A Stirring

"Lisa, do not open that door," Laura scolded as she hurried over to her and pulled her back.

"Mummy, I want to see Aunt Audrey," Lisa said, pouting.

"Aunt Audrey didn't come with me today; you'll see her another time. Wait here, okay," Laura explained, adding, "Liam, make sure Lisa does not come out."

Liam grinned from ear to ear, his shoulders high, as he walked over to Lisa. "Now, I'm in charge," he said.

Lisa squeezed her face, folded her hands, and said, "No, you're not."

Laura rolled her eyes as she opened the door. She stepped out and closed it behind her.

"You're alone," David stated, looking behind her.

"Yeah, I am; I'm afraid I have to stay longer than I thought," Laura told him.

"Oh, that's not a problem," David responded with a smile.

"Thank you, David, but I can't keep you here for that long; you should just go. My kids are still playing inside, and Lily has offered her driver to take us back to the hotel." Laura stated.

"Oh, I see. Okay, I guess that means I won't get to