One Hundred- Thirty Five

"Oh, you and your Aunt Marie are way too much alike, it's scary."

"What about Aunt Marie, why was she gone for so long?"

Elena decided only the truth would satisfy this smart girl.

"Your mom and Lena had a huge misunderstanding a long time ago and your mom was really mad at marie. So your mom told marie to stay away, forever."

"So, why tonight? How did this happen?"

"I talked your mom into it. I told her it was a stupid thing to hold a grudge that long and everybody was getting hurt. Especially Marie, I know she loves you guys to pieces and it hurt her a lot not to be able to see you. So when I had a chance to fix it, I did."

"Why? Why would you care? Is it because you are in love with Aunt marie?"

Elena paused briefly at that question, and then continued knowing it was too late to change tactics now.

"Yes, Stephanie, I love Marie with all my heart and it hurt me to see her in that much pain. She never admitted it to me. I found out by accident because of something else happening and