Annie Retold

almost took off then and there to go find Annie. But by the time I found myself in my car, I remembered there were things I needed to do to prepare. I needed to get packed, I needed a plan, and I needed to talk things over with my sister. Then there was the thought, would Annie really want me to find her, maybe she was happy now. When I arrived home, I saw that there was a new car in the driveway. When I got in the house, I saw a very familiar brunette.

“Cindy? What brings you here?” I asked.

Cindy looked surprised, “I could ask you the same thing, Leo. May tells me you aren’t supposed to be back for another couple of hours.”

“Something came up. Charles didn’t need me today. And that’s not what I asked. What brings you here?”

She rolled her eyes, “I’m moving back into town. And May said I could stay here for a few days until my husband arrives.”

“Where are May and Lynn; I need to talk to them,” I asked.

“They went out to get some grocery shopping done and to pick up a pizza. It’s good to see you again cousin.” Cindy then gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek. “Are you okay?”

“Can I answer that at a later time? I need to pack,” I said.