“Seriously? It’s Saturday and I’m not in the mood for classes at all.”
Before reaching the door, Megan changed her mind and sat on the couch in the study instead. Looking at Carlos in admiration, she said, “Aunt
Debbie, Uncle Carlos speaks English so well. He used to teach me
Actually, my English grades improved vastly, thanks to his tuition.”
The more she droned on and on, the more she irritated Debbie. ‘Such an airhead! Can’t she just leave us alone?
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhat joy does she derive from being the third wheel all the time? She keeps showing off her relationship with Carlos again and again! I must put an end to this, ‘ Debbie mused.
Suddenly, a light bulb went off in her mind. She cradled Carlos’ neck and kissed his short hair. It smelt good.
“Honey, I’ve changed my mind. Letfetch my book for a short lesson as we wait for dinner. I guess it might take Julie and Mom a little Longer to cook what they have in mind,” Debbie said playfully.
Pleasantly, Carlos curled his lips and stroked her arm.
“Alright. Go fetch the book. I’ll be here waiting for you.”
“Sure. I’ll be back in a minute.” Before Debbie trotted to get her book, she gave him a kiss on the cheek.
With eyes full of affection, Carlos stared at her retreating figure.
Once Debbie was out of sight, he turned to Megan and said, “Why don’t you go to the Living room and watch TV?”
With a cute smile, Megan answered, “Uncle Carlos, I wish I could join
Aunt Debbie for the lesson.”
Carlos shrugged as he couldn’t find a reason to turn down her request.
When Debbie returned with a book in her hand, Megan, still sitting on the couch, cast her a challenging glance.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Aunt Debbie, Uncle Carlos has agreed to letjoin you for the class.” With a haughty face, she had her chin and nose up in the air.
Instantly, Debbie fumed, but she did her best not to lose her temper.
Just then, an idea struck her. With a fake smile, she conceded, “Okay.
Why not?”
Sitting on the couch with Debbie and Megan on either side, Carlos began his Lesson.
In a minute or so, Debbie casually put her hand on his Lap. Every now and then, she adjusted herself, getting closer and closer to him until, at long last, she completely leaned into his arms.
Occasionally, she’d give him a peck on the cheek or earlobe without
Megan noticing. Even Megan could sense something unusual with Carlos