57.When the Cock Forgets to Crow

Mia

I thought that home would be better when I get there but it wasn't. I saw mum standing outside unlike herself, looking worried with a huge frown on her face. Not that it marred her beauty but it was unlike her.

She was in a conversation with the cook when I got in and glanced up in surprise when she saw me.

"Come here, dear." She said as she saw me. "Why are you here?"

I didn't feel offended at the question as I knew that she was teasing me. I should have expected the question though. I hadn't been home in some weeks after she came back from the honeymoon trip.

I had told her that I couldn't be home because I wanted to give her and her husband the privacy she needed. We both knew that was an excuse but I was grateful that she didn't push it.

The boys were home and the newly wedded parents were doing well without a complaint. I could have stayed home if I wanted to but I didn't want to. I felt guilty about the escape of the dark wizard and couldn't face Albert or the boys. I was