car shut, and almost caught her hand in it in the process of doing that. She swore loudly and reached

d counting at nine as it was not working at all. Instead, she was becoming more agitated. This was all her fault, she reasoned. She had always planned to buy a key ring so that she could have all her keys in a bunch. Had she done that

en in the evening and she was not sure if any locksmith would be willing to come over to break her lock that late at night. It wasn't even as though she knew any locksmith, or even where to get one for that matter. She could go back to the office, she supposed, and check there for the key. Maybe when she was leaving, she had mistakenly dropped it on her desk or something. She could also go over to her sister's to get her spare key, but she wasn't in the least bit ready to do that, at least not until she w

at option is gone."

he guy at the drive-in. Her joy was so great that her mood improved immediately and she promised herself that this time around, she would get a key holder and put all her keys in it. But if she was being truthful to herself, she knew that it was her own carelessness that caused he

oe said around a

How are

ine, a

with your birthday preparations."

really do not understand why you insist on celebratin

ery year. For some reason, that day meant a lot to her sister and even though Evelyn was a little bit extra, Zoe loved her very much and would do anything for her. After all, this woman had sacrificed a lot to give her the best that she could afford. Zoe truly appreciated her sister's efforts. Ever since she was born, Evelyn had taken on the role of b

thoughtful of you. How are we c

dinner together. Nothing fancy, since I know you wouldn't like that. You can invite Just

t, I got to go now, big sis. Give my love to Chuck, Natalie, and James." Zoe sai

ing more rewarding than coming home after a long day and taking off your clothes, and entering into