commented.
“Take care Jane “Ursula put the phone off.
She immediately rang her mother who was living alone in Jersey.
“Mom ... This is Ursula “
“Hi dear how are you “Mom replied
“Doing well Mom “Ursula replied.
“How are my little angels “Mom Asked?
“Settled here but miss you a lot “Ursula replied.
“Mom I want you to come here for a month “Ursula requested.
“Anything wrong dear “Mom asked
“Patrick is not keeping well and we need to consult doctor’s .so to take care of kids I thought if you, if you are here that will be of great help “Ursula requested.
“I am always there for the little angels... when you want me to come?” Mom asked.
“As early as possible Mom. Even tomorrow “Ursula was anxious.
“I have ample time and no work. I will reach their tomorrow “Mom replied.
Ursula did not tell the entire chain of events to her mom. She did not wish her mom to get tensed after hearing to Patrick’s ordeal.
Roma smith, mother of two, the elder daughter Ursula was a freelance news writer and the younger one Jane was a university teacher. Roma taught in valley public school in Jersey for almost 30 years before she retired. Her husband that is Ursula and Jane’s father died when both of them were young. Roma single handily managed her job and the two daughters very well. She gave them good education and a decent standard of living. As a retired teacher now she was actively participating in community service as a volunteer. She was getting decent pension every month so she was financially independent. She was happy that both her daughters Ursula and Jane had settled in their life. She often though felt that Jane should marry now and start a family. However independent minded Jane was always neglecting her mother’s advice.
When William’s were in Jersey, Roma used to visit them regularly and used to spend a lot of time with the kids-Vic and Alice Both the kids liked her and used to insist on folklore and other stories daily from her. She also used to pamper both the kids with chocolates and ice-creams every time she visited them.
Ursula was now relaxed. Her mom had agreed to come to New Orleans for a month. That meant children would be taken care for their daily needs and school. She could concentrate more on Patrick.
By this time it was evening. Children had returned from school and watching TV. Patrick was yet to return from the factory. Ursula was worried a bit as she had invited her mother for a month for a long stay without checking with Patrick. However knowing Patrick she knew that Patrick loves to be among the people and it was unlikely that he would like mom-in –law to be with them. Ursula did not inform children as she wanted to give them a surprise tomorrow.
Patrick retuned home. He was composed and normal. On the way he had bought some fruits for the household. Reaching home, he straightway went for a shower. After that he was busy filing some of his old papers in the living room.
Ursula was in the kitchen preparing for the dinner.
“Patrick ...comes here “Ursula yelled from the kitchen.
“Wait for 5 minutes .let me finish filing some old papers” Patrick replied loudly.
When Patrick went to the Kitchen, Ursula told Patrick that her mother was coming for a month to look after the kids.
“Is this a secret thing which can be told only in kitchen?” Patrick tried to tease her.
“No honey... I want to give a surprise to the kids “Ursula replied.
“Yes now for the whole month angels would be pampered a lot “Patrick remarked.
“Patrick, I also took appointment at Fischer clinic for Thursday evening? Ursula informed Patrick.
“Thanks Dear. Let us check with doctor.” Patrick commented.
That night Patrick again woke up couple of times without any reason. His subconscious mind was thinking on various lines and that is why he was woken up time to time. He thought whether he is suffering from any
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