After cutting the fruits and sending them to the hall for the girls and boys, she said to them, ''I have work to do, so enjoy yourselves.
''Thanks, aunt''
''Thanks aunt Gladys''
''Thanks mom''
Inayah looked at Gideon suspiciously and turned to whisper into Bertha's ear, ''hey, are you alright?''
Bertha flushed and shook her head, ''yeah, I'm fine'' she lowered her gaze and avoided eye contact with Gideon.
''Did Gideon pester you again? Should I break his legs for you?'' Inayah probed further.
''No'' Bertha smiled and looked up when she heard a familiar ringtone. It was so familiar that she couldn't ignore it.
Gideon took out his phone and said to them, ''it's my dad. I have to answer it''
''Go to your left, there is a study room there. You can answer it there'' Clara said to him and he nodded.
''Okay'' Gideon stood up and went to the balcony to answer the call. Bertha's gaze followed him all the way to the balcony.
