CHAPTER TEN (NEW DEVELOPMENT)
MARISA'S POV (continues)
Later that evening, mum returned with some few take out bags from a restaurant which contained deep fried turkey, which she later announced that it was for dinner
"I worked late and I'm already drained, so I just picked this up on my way back, cause I have no strength to cook"
She said when I asked her what brought about the new development
Once I was done setting up dinner, I called everyone to come have dinner, Dads face was still moody
"Did you guys see the look on dads face, he've not been looking cheerful ever since he got back" Parker asked
"thought I was the only one who noticed" Evie replied
"So what do you think the problem is?" Parker inquired
"Don't know for sure, tried asking him but he just waved it off "
"hope we aren't moving again?" Evie suggested
"heck no, we can't be subjected to that, remember we just got here? and we're still tryna adapt to the new environment" I told them both
Immediately Mum and Dad walked into the dining we stopped talking
"We should dig in, before our turkey gets cold " Mum said after she passed our sliced turkey round
Dinner went smoothly, no disturbance from anyone, no one said a word until dinner was over and that left me thinking when was going on in the minds of everyone
We cleared up the dining, before Dad announced
"Family meeting"
"What for" Parker asked
"Just come take a seat"
We all hurried to take our seats, so we could listen to whatever he had to say
"Ok, so I called all of you here for a very critical discussion" Dad said and it sent shivers down my spine
Did he say critical?
"Something came up in the agency, which we had a meeting about, and it was concluded that I would be among those going outta the state for the job"
"How long is the trip gonna last?" Evie asked
"Two months or so "Dad answered
"Wow, that's a lot"
"It sure is,but you know I'll always keep in touch with you guys while I'm away right?"
"I'm gonna miss you so much daddy" Evie said while she made a pout face
"Me too" Parker finally said
"Me three " I finally found my voice and spoke"
"We sure are gonna miss him so much, let's spend our time as a family together then" Mum suggested
"and that's gonna commence from tomorrow" Dad said
"Does that mean we aren't going to school tomorrow?" Evie asked
"No No , that's not what I meant, what I mean is that tomorrow being Friday, we're gonna have our family game night"
Dad announcement made everyone of us so damn happy
"Why can't we have it today?" Parker inquired
"Cause you're having school tomorrow Parker, and it's already pass bedtime" Mum reminded him
"Yeah you're kinda right"
"Night Mummy, Night Daddy" Evie said abd went towards the direction of her room
Parker said his and left
"Night parents" I said as well and went up
I was left to think about all what happened today, from school to Dad announcement and to be honest we're gonna miss him so dearly and it won't be that easy for Mum to carry everything and everyone along for two whole months, but we would survive it cause Mum is able.