Ice and Fire novel Chapter 517

"I have no say in this. Ask your mom," Jackson replied. He never interfered in matters of Joe. Cherry was in charge of taking care of and instructing their son, whereas he was merely in charge of keeping him accompany and entertaining him.

"Mom, I want to play a little longer," Joe pleaded sweetly, looking as pathetic as he could. He hoped that Cherry would allow him to play another thirty minutes after she saw his big puppy eyes.

"Joe, go upstairs and practice the piano for an hour. You can't slack off just because you haven't had a class recently. It is important to keep practicing the old pieces again and again, if you want to upgrade your skill. You should review what you have learnt before your piano class begin next Monday. You will have to practice it today, but tomorrow you can have a day off," Cherry said patiently. Her soft words didn't pressure Joe but convinced him.

"Okay, I will," Joe complied, and then dropped his remote and walked upstairs, not completely reluctant. He liked learning piano but was too lazy to practice.

Jackson switched on the television, tuned into a soap operas channel and sat beside Cherry.

"Jean said that Mond wasn't at home. So I will call him and ask where he is now," Cherry said, in Jackson's arms.

Jackson nodded silently. His mind was preoccupied with other matters.

Cherry dialed Mond's number.

"Hello," Mond's cold voice resounded across the phone.

"Where are you now?" Cherry asked as she heard the faint sound of music.

As the conversation progressed, the music faded away.

"What's up?" Mond asked, ignoring Cherry's question.

"Well, do you have time tomorrow? Jackson and I plan to take you and Jean out to a meal," Cherry replied in a low voice. She already regretted this idea for it seemed that Mond was in a bad mood.

"Huh, a meal? Cherry, what do you want?" Mond asked with a sneer.

Cherry was stunned when she heard his words. All of sudden, she didn't know how to respond.

After a pause, Cherry answered," Mond, don't get me wrong. I bear no ill will to you. You helped me once, so I want to return the favor. That's all. You don't have to degrade me. I know your true characteristics and you have a soft side just like my husband. You don't need to hide your feelings with me."

"Cherry, stop being self-important," Mond shouted hoarsely into the phone. The music was still playing.

"Mond, maybe it's a bad time to call you now. How about I call you again tomorrow?" Cherry suggested. 'I can tell that Mond isn't sober now from his voice. From the noises in the background, he seemed to be in a bar. Perhaps it's not a good time tell him about that, ' she meditated.

As Cherry was about to end their conversation, Mond's voice came to her.

"When?" Mond asked suddenly.

Cherry was stunned, and then answered," At 6:00 pm tomorrow. I will send you the address later."

Cherry expected Mond to say more and end the conversation on a good note, but he hung up immediately.

Jackson had heard their entire conversation as he sat next to Cherry. He didn't know what exactly to make of it.

"Jackson, do you think Mond will come tomorrow?" Cherry asked, as she put her phone aside and snuggled up against Jackson's chest. She was concerned that he would put on bad behavior at their dinner tomorrow.