CHAP 8

My phone rang, waking me up. I hummed idly and felt the bed where the noise was being played.

"Hello?"

Without looking at the screen, I greeted the person in my bedroom voice.

"Did you just sleep?" Mom answered the phone.

I just gradually opened my eyes. "Yes," I hesitantly answered.

Obviously.

"Miraculous," she remarked.

I forced myself to get up and rolled my eyes before leaning against my headboard. My foot was wrapped, and I could not help but think Dra had been here. P rimarily because it was expertly wrapped.

"What now, Mom?" I asked, a little bit annoyed.

On the other end of the telephone, I overheard her sigh as if she needed to gather her strength before telling me her plan.

I responded, "Spill it," and extended my senses.

She began, "Jervien's birthday is approaching. And we'll be having a party here at our place to celebrate his birthday, will you come?" she asked.

I take a big breath and sigh loudly for Mommy to let her know what I've decided.

"You know the answer to that