Her saving Grace novel Chapter 21

Chapter 21

“Okay, then and when you get home, please tell your stepfather hello for me.” She went over to the cupboard and open it. “I saw him some time two weeks ago in the supermarket, but I didn’t get to talk to him, because I was in a hurry.”

“Okay, I will.” I replied, giving her a smile. Mrs. Thomas knew my stepfather and my mom when she was alive. From time to time, she would ask me how Allan was and if we were getting on fine. It kills me to lie to her, but I didn’t have a choice.

I said goodbye to Jasmine and her mother and walked home. When I got home, I passed Allan in the living room, watching television and drinking beer. I knew he heard when I opened the door, but he didn’t turn around to look at me once.

I breathe a sigh of relief. I was so glad it was one of those days when he avoided me altogether. I preferred that. It was better than him abusing me. As a matter of fact, a week has passed without him laying a hand on me. I was grateful for that. I quickly ran up the stairs to my room, before he decided to say something to me.

When I got up to my room, I closed the door and took out my notebooks to start on my homework. As soon as I took out my maths book, I remembered something. I was supposed to go over to Carson’s house at six for our tutor session. I was so caught up with Jasmine that I forgot. I looked at the time and saw that it was five forty-five. At least I could still make it.

I put on back my shoes quickly, put my maths book in my school bag and pulled my room door once again. When I entered the living room, Allan wasn’t there. I heard rattling in the kitchen and knew that he was getting another beer. I went to the front door quickly, before he came back and question where I was

going

I walked quickly to Carson’s house and was there within twenty minutes. I walked up to the front door and rang the doorbell. After a few seconds, a lady wearing a black and white uniform, answered the door. She was the maid. I had seen her the last time I was here, but we had never been introduced.

: “Hello, Miss.” I greeted politely. I’m Kayla and I’m here to see Carson. Is he here?”

“Oh yes. He is in his room.” The lady said. “Please, come in. I’m going to tell him that you are here.” I entered the house and stood in the living room, while the maid called him.

A few seconds later, the maid reappeared. “He said you should come up.” “Okay.” I said, but before the maid walked away, I stopped her. “Wait, Ms…um?”

She smiled at me. She was a very pretty lady and I could see that she was in her early forties. “I’m Ms. Nordia.”

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