Jul 09, 2015 00:33
“What?” My mother stroked my cheek. “What did you say darling? Oh we are so glad that you are back again and finally coming home. Where is this friend you have told us about? We want to thank her...”
“I... well she was here just seconds ago, but now...”
“Oh where, I made her a cake!”
“That is great grandma but she is gone I think.”
I looked around hectically.
“Darling she's on her way home. That is for you though. She said she is happy to see you back in the arms of your loved ones and is sorry that she couldn't meet them all.”
“She didn't say any word of that.”
Nigel sighed and handed me the small gift bag.
“I guess you know her quiet good already. She didn't say any of that. But the present is for you anyway. Just let me tell you to not leave her now. You seem to heal her. Haven't seen her that calm in a long time.”
Nigel kissed my cheek and then took care of my family. He is a great entertainer, what gave me some time to have a look in the bag.
Opening it a brand new cellphone blinked at me and also a letter rested there.
“It's yours. Use it to get work, to call old friends, to socialize, to get in touch with me.
The last is the most important. Don't get me wrong but you don't wanna live without my pancakes, do you Bambi? Good, that's all.
The Pancake-fairy”
I fished out the phone and saw it was ready to use and the numbers of Nigel, Emily and Miranda were already programmed.
“A life without your pancakes is the worst. I wanted to thank you again and say how sorry I am that my family made such a scene when you were hurt by your daughters. Please forgive me.
Your Bambi.”
“Don't be stupid. I am happy for you.”
Ouch, didn't sound too sincere but Nigel that sneaky …. man, he had looked over my shoulder when my family was busy with having a look inside the plane.
“She can be such a bitch, can't she?”
“NIGEL!?”
“What. I am just honest. You are such a sweety, be careful to not let her get you sour. She tends to push people away.”
I punched his shoulder.
“It's bad manners to sneak behind people and read their massages.”
“I am just trying to help.”
“Well you did enough for now, thank you for taking care of my family, though now it is my turn.”
He winked and smiled. “Hope to see you soon. Your family is lovely, no wonder you turned out to be the one you are.”
Yep he has always been such a sweet talker.
The cell vibrated and he chuckled. “My sign to go. Let's see if my plants are still living.”
We hugged and with his departure I was alone with my family. Everybody asked so many questions and it didn't stop till later in the evening. It was weird to be back in my childhood bed, after such a long time and this surreal week in the company of Miranda.
That was the moment when I finally had some time to look at my cell again.
“I didn't mean to sound like this. Really, I am happy for you to be back with your family. My daughters are difficult but we love eachother anyway. Have a great day tomorrow with catching up some time.”
Oh how cute she can be.
“Please don't worry. I still can't believe all the things you did for me. There is no way I can ever pay you back.”
Almost falling asleep already, the reply came a few minutes later.
“We could cook together for my girls when they are home. They would probably enjoy the time with you.”
“Sounds like a very good deal. Let me know when it suits you.”
“Wonderful. Sleep well now Bambi. New York waits for you to explore the new highlights.”
“Sweet dreams!...and thank you again!”
mirandy,
the maid and her lady-knight