They Know Each Other

Mallory arrived home to meet Ronan playing with the kids. They were under the shed of the house, the kids giggling as they jumped all around him, putting ribbons on him

Noticing her, they stopped.

"Mummy!" They chorused and scuttled to her for a hug. She gave them that.

"Hey, darlings. How was school today?" She tousled their hair.

"It was boring!"

"Great!"

They gave different answers at the same time, making Mallory chuckle.

She shifted her gaze to Ronan who was still seated and smiling.

"Hi." She muttered to him.

"Mum, Uncle Ronan said we'll all go for dinner when you get home!" Lyra beamed, having to tilt her head back to look into Mallory's face.

Mallory's brows furrowed as she shot Ronan a hard stare. She softened her gaze when she looked at the kids.

"Uh... I'm afraid that cannot happen. Mummy's very tired and still has some work to do," she cooed, playing with Lyra's bristle.

A frown crept into the children's faces.

"But, mum..."

"Come on. Why don't you go in and wait for me?"