Chapter 4. Disappointment

Gemma had just got back from work. It was dinner time and I had just finished plating mom's dish for our meal.

"So, my mom said hi," I pointed to Mom's cooking on our small dining table.

"Oh my god, I miss you! And your mom is the best!"

We laughed and started to eat our dinner while we talk about everything that we'd been missing out from each other.

"Well, I can't believe you skipped the most awaited Brice Durant's book signing event."

"Right?! I hope he's not upset that I decided not to go..."

Gemma throws a napkin at me to stop me from continuing my words.

"Shut up before I throw a kitchen knife at you." She muttered while spooning Mom's casserole in between her words.

"Jeez, cuz...didn't know you've become this bloodthirsty since I'm gone."

She shrugged and continue eating Mom's cooking.

"...anyway, you looked like you've actually been working your ass off, can I see the paintings?"

"It's still pac