46: He's a Monster

SCARLETT

The obnoxious ringing tone I’d allotted to my mother specially rang out loudly just as I walked through the doors of CTO. I mentally prepared myself for whatever damage she was bound to do to my day before I swiped the answer button and pressed the phone to my ear.

“Hi sweetie!” she sounded a little hazy, like she was floating on a wine induced high,”how’re you doing? good? great? fantastic?” a giggle punctuated her questions.

“I’m doing fine, you?” I found a seat in the lobby because mom was bound to take up a good chunk of my time.

“Never been better honey, we just arrived in our third country, the Netherlands! I wish I could show you the gorgeous honeymoon suite your dad got us,” I cringed at her referring to Mr.Vaughn as my dad so lightly.

“We’re going to have magical nights in here,” she said in a suggestive tone when I didn’t answer.

“Eww, mom, too much information,” I groaned.

“Eww all you want honey, but I’m living my dreams now and I feel like I’m on top of the world