Chapter 55 Dramatic Play (1/2)
”That's so tiring for Day 1.” Giselle fell down on the couch.
”Wow, Jessica's mother is super talkative. You did great, honey!” Lia patted her mother gently.
The little girl immediately went to her room. For the next few minutes, Lia changed into her nightdress, washed her face and came back running straight to her mother, who's still on the couch.
”MOM, I'm hungry...” Lia crawled up on top of Giselle and then hugged her.
Giselle didn't have the energy to play with Lia. But she did give soft pecks on her head.
”There are cookies in the cabinet. Go...” Giselle sang. After knowing the location, Lia jumped out from her mother and went straight to her destination. She found the cookies, brought them back to the living room, switched on the television, kept her favorite cartoon, and finally started eating.
Giselle watched her child's after-school routine. 'It never changed' - Giselle thought. Even with no energy, Giselle scooched over and then called Lia to come to sit with her. The next thing was, both Giselle and Lia, watching Lia's favorite cartoon together.
Lia took out a cookie and then fed it to Giselle. She didn't want to be the only one enjoying the cookies.
”Thank you” Giselle turned into a little girl herself.
The scene doesn't look like a mother and daughter but two sisters enjoying cartoon together.
”That burger looks super delicious. I kind of want one.” Giselle pointed out the food from the cartoon.
”Me too, Mom. You know... it's called the 'Krusty Krab Burgers' it's delicious,” Lia replied in awe.
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The time is now 8:00 PM.
Both Giselle and Lia were in their rooms. Giselle spent time on her laptop researching about 'KeyLine Publication', 'Jayce' and about other authors. Mostly, about Jayce. She spent time reading his novels. Shane even sent her copies of Jayce's books.
Giselle kept her laptop aside and looked at the time. She went to Lia's room and saw her daughter working with school stuff.
”Lia?” Giselle called.
”Hmm...” Lia didn't bother looking at her mother but let alone focused on her own stuff.
”We still have Mac and Cheese leftovers. Will, that does for dinner?” Giselle asked.
Lia turned around to face her mom. She requested if there's more garlic bread.
”Yes,” Giselle replied.
”Alright. But mom, we need to have something else other than Mac and Cheese.” Lia suggested.
It made Giselle think.
”Mash potatoes?” Giselle recommended.
”Mac and Cheese... mash potatoes... same consistency mom. Nope...” Lia didn't like it.
Giselle kept thinking.
”Got it. Baked beans and sweet potato fries.” Giselle decided.
She didn't need Lia's permission because Lia's face revealed everything. The little girl liked the menu. Giselle then went to the kitchen and started cooking immediately.
About half-hour later, Giselle's mobile rang. She requested Lia to check who it is. Lia went to her mom's room and picked up the call. It was Ethan, Lia's father.
”Reporting straight from New York, Sir” Lia spoke first.
”Oh... alright, Future Hero Lia. How are things going? I heard that a citizen named Giselle got caught by the villain” Ethan played along.
Lia took the position of a Hero and had her fake powers. She posed as if she's on an infiltration mission to rescue Giselle from the villain.