Chapter 1

It was Sunday morning and my sister called me on a family lunch. It is going to be crowded and I never like it with everyone all together. I feel like I want to spend time with my sister alone, some time with my mom alone and a small drive with my dad.

I drove to her place and reached at around 11 in the morning. I saw my dad’s car was parked there. I guess my brother is not here yet which is good. I is a party pooper. So I rang the door bell and my brother in law opened the door.

“Hey Stew”

“Hey Vic, lovely to see you” I smiled back at him and hugged him. I like him not because he is good looking but because he takes care or my sister very well. He is very supportive and very loving. I walked towards the kitchen, turned back and looked back at him.

“Yup, Stella is in kitchen” He said and smiled. I went to the kitchen and there she was working and talking to mom when mom was sitting and sipping wine.

“Hello girls” I said and both of them turned back. Stella came and hugged me and my mom opened her arms so that I can come and hug her. So mom. I gave her a tight hug than took another apron, pored wine in a glass and I was all set to help them cook.

“So dear, what is going on these day” Mom asked with her Sherlock Holmes voice.

“Nothing mom, just regular job, well boring job” I said and Stella looked at me, she instantly know when I am worried of something.

“Anna told me that you went out with a guy from your office, what about him?” My mom said to follow up on my love life.

“No, I went with him because he helped me in something and I wanted to thank him and why did you are my roommate.”

“I didn’t, she met me in parlour and you happen to be common topic of discussion.” Although it seems like a coincidence but more often than not it is must be my moms set up. Anyways, I dodged that comment and asked

“Where is dad?”

“He must be lecturing Stew about gardening, although we hire a professional gardener but he would… You know.” Stella said and I nodded. I removed my apron. Put my wine glass down and pulled three beer form the fridge and went out to the garden.

The door was open and I could see my dad was talking to Stew, looking at the garden. I walked towards them and said

“How are you guys?” My dad turned around and picked my up.

“Lovely, you look beautiful my girl. How have you been?”

“Happy, I have been happy dad. Beer?” I said and I could always see a smile of proud on my dads face when he sees me. I love that smile. We had some chat, shared some stories and then we hear Stella’s voice

“Lunch’s ready guys, come to the back yard.”

We all went to the back yard garden and they have settled up a nice table for lunch. We all had good laughter, discussions, teasing. Soon after my parents had to leave as they had another club get together to go to. My sister and I sat on the relaxing chair in the backyard with wine glasses and Stew went to watch some game on TV.

Finally we got some alone time to open our girly chatter box. After a few discussions Stella said

“So, do you want to talk about your office?”

“What? That guy, not you Stella?”

“No Vic, you know I am not talking about him. I am asking about your office, what’s wrong?”

“Nothing, its just that I am so bored and feel like I should take a break but I don’t want to just sit at home and waste my time. I did that last time but I was more bored at home alone.”

“So go out. Take a vacation,”

“What could be sadder than that? Going on a vacation by myself.”

“True”

“Why don’t you come with me?” I asked Stella with excitement.

“Are you kidding, I have work and Stew.” she said and smiled

“Oh I can see you want to come”

“No, no… may be” She said while thinking

“Alright, just hypothetical situation, if we are going, where will we go?” I asked, just to find out what is in her mind.

“Don’t know, may be to a beach resort. We can just relax on beach.” She said while imaging

“Having wine and chatting. No worries or work, home, husband or boyfriend” I was just painting an image in her mind.

“You should go love.” Stew said from behind.

“Why are you spying on us?” I turned back and said. Before Stew can answer Stella said

“No husband spying on you.”

“You should go. Next to next week I am going to be busy with financial year closings at work and will come home late. May be I can just go out on guys night outs and relax myself. You go ahead, I will be fine.” Stew said and we both smiled

“You want some tea; I am going to make some.” He asked.

“Yeah, something fruity for me. I am excited.” I said

“Me too” Stella said.

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