Chapter 23: Count Me Out!

The next couple of days were busy and happy. Violet knew that her mother and sister may not be as happy to be with her like she was to be with them but it didn't matter, she could emit enough warmth for them all. She did not forget though what had brought her there. She had to speak to her sister. But she wanted to do it when she was in a very good mood. The opportunity came one day, when their mother left to go see a friend and Viola did not go anywhere. They talked about each other,about their experiences at school and work. Of course it was Violet who went to the trouble of getting her into having a discussion with her. She felt that Viola was acting as though Violet was taking up her space and was merely tolerating her since she was family and would soon leave them in peace. 'What about boys?' Viola asked. 'Fid you have any in high school? Any boyfriends?' 'Lots but I made them do my bidding and when I got tired of them, I dropped them like a pack of cards'. Viola said. 'I know you