CHAPTER 52: INTERESTING

When I hear a knock on the door and some talking, I start getting dressed. She's here way too early. Before I leave, I quickly change into my clothes and put on some nice shoes. Then, I grab my purse and check myself in the mirror to make sure I look good. I pick up the roses for her and walk down the hall.

What surprises me is how Kent can make my mother laugh, no matter what story he tells her. He even brought her a glass of water.

"Uh, hi, Mom," I say quietly. Usually, she rushes to me for a hug, but Kent was chatting with her.

"Oh, Julianna!" I give her a hug when she smiles.

"You can have these," I tell her as I hand over the flowers.

"Be careful. She's happy," Kent says. "We were just talking about how interesting your thesis presentation was."

"Really?" I ask, raising my eyebrows, and he nods.

"Yeah, it's pretty cool," he says with a casual shrug.

"I told you to be ready when I told you to," Mom says, and I sigh. She pokes my arm.

"You said to be ready at a quarter to,"