54 - Parents for rent

Susans' gaze darkened slowly and Caroline was surprised. Susan's parents and sister spoke as if they were in a happy relationship with Susan but Susan's demeanor said otherwise. "Let them in."

Susan went into her office with a sad reluctance to the people she was going to meet. She settled in her executive swivel chair when her parents walked in. Friends could be chosen but not family. Her reason for not wanting to see them was because of their selfish behavior.

Dora entered with a beautiful smile, clad in humility but her eyes told a different story. Mr and Mrs Stack entered the office, making themselves comfortable. It was still their daughter's office so what could go wrong?

"Susan, we missed you. That is why we are here to see how you are doing. We would have come to your home but the security is so tight, it will be impossible to do so without your permission," Mr Stack said, just as Mrs Stack added,

"So you can introduce us to your security to allow us access to visit you more o