Arabelle was over the moon. She glanced secretly at Autumn, who was standing on the other side of the room, and then at the door, hoping Gabe would arrive soon. Tonight, they were all going to sleep in the same bed, just like how all her friends slept between their parents. Today's picnic had turned out to be the best day ever. It was even better than her first day.
Even though Autumn was her older sister, Aunty N had said that since Mama had left her with Autumn before going to heaven so she should treat Autumn like her mother. And if Autumn was like her mother, then Gabe was like her father, right? So tonight, she could sleep between Gabe and Autumn and pretend to be sleeping with her parents. They could cuddle and read stories.
