Like Strawberry Wine (completed)

2.

Scarlett
I went back to feed the animals for the second time and I rounded up all the chickens and locked them in their pen so they wouldn't go far and the coyotes wouldn't get them. I feed the pigs leftovers from dinner and then the cows and I put them up for the night and then the horses. It was calling for rain tonight and I didn't want any of them getting sick.

I made sure everyone was situated and I felt that first drop of rain and I ran to the house before it started pouring down and I made it to the porch before it did. I take off my boots and leave them on the porch to use tomorrow, since they were my old pair and it would be muddy in the morning. I get into the house and see my mom and dad in the living room watching tv.

"I'm gonna grab a book and I'll be back".

I went upstairs and looked for the latest book I was reading and I made my way back downstairs and sat in the chair next to the couch. I read for a while until I hear that my parents are going to bed. I wish them goodnight and I read a little more of my book and once I surprisingly finish it I head back upstairs and take a shower then I go to bed.

The next morning I wake up and do my whole routine over again and as I'm walking back to the house I see some cars pulling in and when I get back to the house I see my brothers and their families.

I kick off my boots and I wash up before I'm met with hugs and shouts of "auntie". I smile as I hug them all.

"What are you guys doing here so early?"

"Well we figured we'd stay here for a while. We took some vacation times and made some promises to work from home for a while. Plus we'd miss you all. The city life gets overwhelming at times and we're possibly considering moving back", said Scott.

"That's great you guys".

Mom comes out on to the porch wiping her hands on a towel.

"We have plenty of room for you guys too", she said.

"And if you need to y'all can use my room".

"No we'll be okay. But thanks Scar".

"And maybe you can let them take care of the animals while you go into town and have some time to yourself for once. Maybe even sleep in", said my dad appearing out of nowhere.

"I'm sure the kids would love to help. They haven't stopped asking if they could ride a horse", said Dylan.

"Alright. Maybe it will be nice to get a burger and catch up with Daisy".

"Alright but first dinner and I think we should go out tonight to the local buffet to feed all you"said Dad.

"Let me change first".

"Actually how about you take that truck I fixed up for you and you can hang out with Daisy and go to the movies after".

"Alright".

I ran upstairs and changed into some jeans that didn't have any holes in them and some sneakers and a tshirt. I threw my hair up into a bun and grabbed my keys for the truck, house and I grabbed my phone.

I got into my truck and drive to the restaurant and saw my family was already seated so I sat down and we ate and talked. When I was done I told them I'd see them later and I texted Daisy asking if she wanted to hang out. We went to go see a movie and after that we went bowling and I headed home and fell asleep in my bed.