CHAPTER 31

Deloise was on the phone when her mother's call came in. She hesitated to pick it, not quite in the mood of lying so blatantly to her.

On the third ring, Deloise swiped to the green button and slowly placed her phone on her ear. Half expecting the screaming voice of her mother.

" Baby, how are you doing?" The still voice of her mother spoke instead.

" I'm alright mum, sorry I didn't pick up earlier, didn't hear it ring." She said smoothly.

" No problems. It's fine. Talk to me about school. What's been happening? I heard that the exams are around the corner."

" Oh yes! Sorry I didn't tell you. With the coming exams I've been really swamped up trying to prepare."

" I understand. Take all the time you need. Don't hesitate to tell me if anything comes up okay? No matter how little, anything at all."

" Definitely. I'll be back for the holidays with Anna after the exams. " Deloise said, making a mental note to inquire from Amanda when the exams were beginning and the time frame for the hol