It was past 6 pm when I made my way downstairs to help Maria set the table for dinner. Our guests were slated to arrive at 7 pm. After meeting Tianna at the mall today, I could only imagine who the guests were.Truth is, I dreaded meeting my aunty again after all those years. I can still remember vividly all she did for me that night I left home. I don't even want to think about what will happen today at dinner.“ Valerie, come over here and help me prepare dessert, ” Maria's tired voice called to me as soon as she saw me walking into the kitchen.“ Sure, Maria ” I replied and rushed to wash my hands before putting on the apron. I turned to look at her, wanting to ask her what I should do next only to discover that she was watching me so intently.
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