 | Genre: Wee Story | Word count: 100 |
Almost There
She's sitting by the window in the grey autumn light when I arrive.
"Hello, Mum."
She turns to look at me. A suspicious flicker of recognition, and then, "Who are you? What do you want?"
"I'm Andrew, Mum. Your son, remember?"
"Don't be daft. Andy's at school. Are you his teacher?"
I retreat into the kitchen and put the kettle on. She calls out to me. "Don't forget – I'm down to one sugar now, Andrew."
"I've not forgotten."
I take the tea into her and sit down. She gives me an encouraging smile.
"Andy will be home from school soon."
Comments: This story was published in Wonderful World of Worders.
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