Having pointed out a few more things and shared a few insider’s tricks with Lorelai, Anastasia didn’t even notice that an hour had passed until she checked the time and saw that it was already 5.30 pm. She thereafter rose to have the kitchen prepare dinner, but just as she was about to invite Lorelai to stay, the girl shook her head and said she had to leave.
“Thank you for the invitation, Anastasia, but I have something planned for tonight and I should go,’ Lorelai explained, gathering her things as she got off the couch
“But it’s already so late, and Elliot will be home soon. Come on, stay for dinner,” Anastasia insisted..
“It’s really so nice of you to offer, but I couldn’t impose, not tonight at least. Dinner’s on me next time, okay?” Lorelai said, politely but firmly turning Anastasia down.
“In that case, I’ll see you some other day.” Anastasia walked with her out the door and to the car.
Sliding into the driver’s seat, Lorelai gave her a small wave and said, “Thanks for today. I’ll see you around!”
“Drive safe.” Returning the wave,
Anastasia watched as the car pulled out of
the porch and out the front gates.
Presently, the vibrant sunset glow was cast over the garden, coating it in a warm golden hue.
There were thoughts behind Anastasia’s clear, bright eyes as she stood outside. She did not go back into the living room. Instead, she glanced at the watch on her wrist. Jared should be home by now.
As expected, the fleet of cars escorting the little boy pulled up outside the house but
did not drive in. Jared leaped out of one of the cars and dashed through the gates. He ran up to Anastasia when he saw her and asked happily, ‘Mommy, were you waiting for me?”
“Yes, I was,” she answered with an affectionate smile.
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