Lola Swan: Trough her eyes (1)

7 sister-movie-night

Lola walks back over the path to the shed. She pushes the door open. Three faces look up. Bella sits in the car, and Jonah and Jacob sit on a bench. 'Bella, I'm back, so we can go home. Is that ok with you?'

'Ok.' Bella says and jumps out of the car.

'See you Wednesday, Lola.' Jonah calls after her.

'Yeah, till then.' She replies with a smile.

Outside, she looks at the car. Almost everything is back to normal. He is back.

'What do you guys do on Wednesdays?' Bella asks.

Lola glances aside. 'We go and run on the beach. First, I was going to start a jogging routine by myself. He offered to go along for support.' He said that she would never keep it up by herself. 'I like it better this way anyway.'

Bella looks at Lola like running on the beach is something impossible. Lola loves sports, unlike her sister. 'Do you want to come with us next time?'

'Rather not', Bella says resolutely.

When they arrive home, it's time to eat something. Their father is in the kitchen. He takes out the boxes of frozen mac and cheese. Bella walks in after Lola: 'What are we having for dinner?'

'It's mac and cheese.' Lola tells her. She sets the table while their father puts everything in the oven.

'It's frozen.' Bella sighs.

'Of course, it tastes great.' Lola looks up at her. She knows that it could be healthier, way healthier. This is how they manage. Tonight, it's supposed to be a movie night at Jessica's. She and Angela are still going through with it, right?

'Would it be ok if I cooked from now on?' Bella asks carefully.

'Can you cook?' Their father asks.

Bella nods, and Lola says aloud: 'She did most of the cooking when I visited her and mom.' She tried to help, but she is not as good a cook as her sister: she is good.' She assures their father.

'Ok, I guess we can eat more vegetables and be healthier.' He says.

'Did you pick a movie yet?' She asks her sister. Tomorrow it's time for school. But tonight, it's a movie and some chips. Time for the two sisters to bond.

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From: Mom.

To: Lola

How is everything with my beautiful little girl? Tell me about everything that happened.

How are you, friends?

Is everything ok with your sister? Is she adjusting well? I'm so sure you both love that you're together again. And can spend a lot of time with each other.

How is your father doing with his two daughters under his roof?

I started baking again. If you girls visit me, you should taste something.

Lots of kisses,

Your loving mother.

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From: Lola

To: Mom

Hey Mom,

First of all, Bella arrived well. She is doing good. We went to the beach and spent some time with the Blacks. Do you remember me telling you about Jonah and Jacob?

Tomorrow I'll introduce her to Jessica, Angela, Mike and the others at school. They're doing fine.

I'm ok. School is going well. And I indeed enjoy living with my sister again. Tonight, we're watching a movie.

Bake something with chocolate!

Lola.

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From: Mom

To: Lola

I'm happy for you both!

Tell your sister to answer her emails.

Mom.