Chapter 89

That evening, Mom was getting ready to leave for work. Just as she opened the door to leave, we were immediately stunned by Derby’s presence. “Good evening,” she greeted, waving at my mother and I. “Derby, you’re here!” I smiled, remembering her promise over our phone call this morning. At least she’s here. Now we can have so much fun together. “Oh, I didn’t know you were coming, Derby,” Mom said, smiling at her. She has come to like her presence even more. It’s like she had a daughter outside, who didn’t live here with us. “Now, don’t let me return here in the morning to meet this place messy, Eve. You girls should have a lovely evening.” “Sure, Mom,” I responded. “Bye Ma’am!” Derby waved, as we both watched my mother distancing herself from the house and into the night. Once I locked the door, Derby happily got on the couch and grabbed the remote, saying, “Time for a wild night, sister! We’re going to have the best night of our lives!” “You’re acting like the best night won’t end whe