When we entered the house, there was only one unknown man in the hall. He was old enough to approach his forties; he was handsome and classy.
- Hi (he said to us), you must be Julia's daughters… Luciana and Olivia… Is that it?
- Uh… yes that's it (I answered), and you… you are?
- I'm Julius Calloway (he answered)
- Are you Aunt Cassie's brother? (Olivia asked)
- Yes exactly (he answered), so to both of you I'm Uncle Julius like everyone else in this house.
- Nice to meet you Uncle Julius (I say)
- Shared pleasure (he replied)… I was told that you were twins but you don't look alike at all… Well, a little bit anyway but not like twins… You know what I mean.
- Actually we weren't really twins (I answered)
- Oh yeah ? (He said surprised)
- Yeah (I replied), we are nicknamed that because we only have one day apart and we are related.
- In reality we are cousins (added Olivia).
- Ok I see (he said)
We went up to our room to change and rest before dinner. M.C came home from the mall with Aunt Cassie an hour later and came over to greet us before going to his room. About 1h30 later, she came to tell us that everyone was already at the table for dinner and that more was expected than us for dinner. So we went down; tonight's menu was pork chops.
- So girls (Riggie snapped at us), did that first day go well?
- It was not bad (replied Olivia), I even already have a friend. Her name's Bay Johnson.
- Is that Senator Johnson's daughter? (Asked M.C)
- Yes (Olivia replied), she is one of her two daughters ... and coincidentally, Daphne, her other daughter is more like Luciana's friend.
- Wow! (Said Uncle Julius) So you can say that you know how to choose your friends.
- That's for sure (Riggie added)… And you Luciana, did you have a good day?
- A little weird at first I would say (I replied)
- Why this ? (Aunt Cassie asked)
- Bah… (I answered) I arrived in class with 1 hour late on my first day when the start of the school year was almost a month ago and as if that was not enough, I had to present in front of the whole class and that I give my motivations.
- I imagine how complicated it has to be for you (Cam said ironically, cutting me off), presenting yourself in front of the whole class what a nightmare. The teacher must hate you for sure. (He began to laugh at me)
Everyone laughed out loud except me; I didn't find it funny and I didn't mean to let it go.
-Oh how cute! (I say ironically, smiling) Cam is trying to have some humor. It looks like a baby bird's first attempt at flight and as you might expect, it was a bitter failure.
- Really ? (He said annoyed)
- Yes really (I replied with a broad smile), you still have a long way to go but I can train you if you want, (I took a serious look) because I have years of experience Mr the baby bird.
The tension in the air was palpable, Riggie took control of the situation and changed the subject.
- Ok (he said), did your day end well Luciana?
-Yes (I replied), as Olivia said earlier I met Daphne Johnson and she offered to volunteer in radiology at the Central Hospital.
- That's fine (said Aunt Cassie)
- She is right, we are all very happy for you (said Uncle Julius)
- When do you start? (Asked M.C)
- Monday (I replied), the time that all the necessary forms and papers are ready.
- I heard it was the biggest hospital in town (says Olivia)
- Yes that's right (said Riggie), you're too lucky Luciana.
We continued the meal in a good atmosphere, everyone was talking and laughing except Cam. I was glad I put this pretentious little one back in his place. After we had finished the meal, M.C, Olivia and I cleared the table and did the dishes and then went up to bed.