Chemistry Countdown (Part 4 of 10)
"We're never able to get anything past you," said Melany, emerging from the dining room. "Who was that guy you were talking to in the driveway?"
After talking to Justin in her parent’s driveway, Mary waved goodbye and walked toward the front door. She smiled when she noticed the curtain swaying in the front window. She might’ve been talking to Justin, but they certainly weren’t alone.
“Welcome home,” said her mother with open arms when Mary stepped inside. “We’re so glad you could make it.”
“I’m glad I could, too. Where is Melany? I saw her peeking through the window.”
“We’re never able to get anything past you,” said Melany, emerging from the dining room. “Who was that guy you were talking to in the driveway?”
“That was Justin Gates. We went to school together.”
“The same Justin Gates you had scribbled all over your diary?” asked Melissa, who came into the hallway from the kitchen.
“You read my diary?” asked Mary. “That’s private.”
“You left it here when you went to college. What’s a younger sister supposed to do? Not read her big sister’s diary? I don’t think so.”
“Wait,” said Melany. “You didn’t read my diary too, did you?”
Melissa nodded.
“You really thought overalls were going to be the big fashion trend in the 2010s?” asked Melissa.
“They’re long overdo for a comeback,” replied Melany.
“They’d have to have been here in the first place in order to make a comeback.”
“Now, now,” said Mary’s mother. “Let’s not start off arguing the moment we’re all together. Melissa, where are Frank and your father?”
“They’re glued to the TV. Some greatest sports recap of the year thing.”
“Of course they are,” replied her mother. “Well, now that we’re all here. Let’s eat.”
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