"Are you, OK?" She rather asked. "I kept on rambling here and I got no answer!" She sounds so annoyed. "Sorry, mom. I just caught up on something," I lied, biting my bottom lip. I had to stop doing this or it will become my habit. "I said sweetheart, it's your dad's 50th Birthday in five months. We were thinking of throwing a surprise party. Are you in?" I forget about dad's birthday. "Sure, mom! Please keep me posted," I said intently. "Will you let me know when exactly is the party? So, I can book a day off on that day." "Sure, sweetheart! How's Lucy?" She asked after. "She's fine, mom. She's downstairs watching TV," I replied. "Bring her with you to the party, too," mom said fondly. "I have to ask her." "K. Let me know. I have to go, sweety! I'll talk to you soon. I love you!" "Bye, mom. Love you too!" Then the line went dead. I ran downstairs. And, I saw Lucy watching a reality show. I sat beside her. "How's your mom?" She asked without bothering to look at me. "Sweet
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