It’s been about a month since I left off with this. Damn giveaways are sucking the life out of me. Seriously though – it’s fun but very time consuming, and my regular posts have suffered a lot.
Let’s see if I can get my momentum back (even if no one is reading these – I really do like writing them). Last sighted, Vivi walked into her DC apartment building’s lobby and encountered a little girl in a bathing suit. In October.
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The first thought that flew into Vivi’s mind was irritation with David for being somewhere else. Considering the fact that he also lived in the St. Sebastian, he could have been there to share her surprise and possibly take charge of the situation. Because it was obvious that this was going to be complicated, and she was so looking forward to taking a nap.
Well, there was nothing to be done about it. Little girls couldn’t be left alone in lobbies. A fact that raised the very serious question of why she was left alone there, in a bathing suit no less.
Either way, the condo board would not be pleased by water stains on the newly upholstered settee. As the only adult resident present, she would abosolutely be held accountable and that snippy Mrs. Kramer would never let her hear the end of it.
Trying to ignore the champagne headache that was begining to pound she asked, “sweetie what are you doing down here and why are you dressed for the beach?”
The poor little thing looked mortified and practically whispered her answer involving a mix up about the time that she would be dropped off from a birthday party at Wilson High School’s indoor pool, a bag of clothes that she left in the trunk of a car driven by a highly distracted mother who had to drop off four other little girls, and a set of keys that had gone missing several days prior.
Vivi had a number of follow up questions, as she usually did when it came to matters of personal drama. But some quick thinking brought her to the conclusion that it would most efficient for them to go directly to her apartment where she could find something for the girl to wear and take two much needed aspirin. This was exactly why Vivi would always be a good person to have around during a crisis.
Looks like it’s going to be another short one. The kids are demanding my attention, and continuing to stave them off with yet another pre-dinner candy cane really isn’t good parenting. I’ll try to pick it up again next week. Have a great weekend!
I love that little girl!!!
Looking forward to seeing where you take this :)
Poor kid, she must be mortified, and more than a little scared.
Kate- you never fail to impress me. Glad we got back to doing what you really like to do.
I love both of these characters! Great story Kate!
i´ll be waiting:)… besos!
You're a great storyteller, Kate. Keep it coming….when you can. :)