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15. The Gala
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2023-02-23 07:00:31Lila stared at her reflection in the mirror. She was admiring her dress. It fitted perfectly on her, the fabric was soft and the most important was the price didn’t make her wallet cried.
Nodding at her reflection, she was ready to go, then went downstairs immediately.
Uncle Malcom as the University’s President, choosing not to attend the gala, he watched tv drama with Aunt Becky. The kitten was sleeping on Aunt Becky’s lap.
“I’m leaving. Take care of my baby.” Said Lila as she walked by the sitting room.
“You better give it a name.” Uncle Malcom voiced his irritation.
His tired tone made Lila giggled.
Last night when Lila got home, Aunt Becky welcomed her. Lila showed the kitten in the carrier then told her. “I’m adopting this baby.”
Aunt Becky smiled brilliantly, taking the carrier. While Uncle Malcom who was sitting with his back facing the front door, choked and threw a fit cough after hearing what Lila had said, thinking L
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