Even the dog was nowhere to be seen.
She rubbed her eyes, mumbling, âWhy did I sleep so long?â
Suddenly, she heard bustling footsteps.
It was Kiana and Minnie.
Kiana, in her floral dress, looked wide awake as she clutched Minnie.
âJeslynâs here for my dog!â
Melissa blinked in confusion.
Hands on her hips, Kiana spoke up.
âHer dad brought her for dinner but I think she just wants Minnie.
â
Melissa sat up, patting Kianaâs cheek.
âTheyâre guests, honey.
â
âReally?â Kiana asked again, relieved.
âJeslynâs in a cute dress.
But Iâve got Minnie! And⦠Mom, will she come often?â
Melissa smiled.
âI think so!â
Kiana beamed.
âDadâs cooking! He said if you donât wake up, no treat tonight!â
Melissa was speechless.
Marcus should not have said certain things to their daughter!
She freshened up and headed downstairs.
Albert had brought Jeslyn.
Maybe heâd talked to her as Jeslyn wasnât keen on taking Minnie anymore.
She proudly announced, âIâll have my own dog soon!â
Kiana made a face.
The adults focused on their conversation.
Melissa discussed business with Albert.
Soon, Marcus laid out the dishes.
As they prepared to eat, a white BMW pulled up at the gate.
Out stepped Jessie, carrying flowers for Melissa and toys for the kids.
Surprised and puzzled, Melissa greeted Jessie in the hallway.
It wasnât that she didnât want to see Jessie, she just didnât understand why she had showed up out of the blue.
Plus, Albert was still around!
They hadnât crossed paths in two or three years.
Marcus, bringing out the last dish, grinned at his wife.
âI invited her.
Whatâs up? You two are besties, arenât you?â
Melissa was at a loss for words.