“I will,” Carlotta said, even though she knew there were no guarantees in life; she could only do her best.
It was a bonus that she had that magic that he was afraid of, because that was what she would use if they got into a serious situation.One of the other things she hoped to do was to learn to flash farther.If she were moving 2 girls, she would probably only be able to flash about 10 feet.No one knew that, so they wouldn't know where to look, or at least she hoped they wouldn't.They might think someone else took them away, since no one knew she could flash at all.She made a point of hiding her talents as much as she could, and few even knew that she was a witch at all.That was something that people were beginning to know, and she didn't like that.No one would expect what they didn't believe you could do.
Breakfast was going well.Carlotta loved food as did any wolf.Darren and the girls had a good appetite, and that made the food even more enjoyable.
“I think I'll be gone two days,” Darren speculated.
“We'll be waiting for you when you come back,” Flo assured.
“I usually call every night to talk to the girls before they go to bed.”
“I'm sure they enjoy talking to you.Which phone do you intend to call?”Carlos asked.
“I usually call Adele because she has her own phone.She’ll know to keep it with her.”
After that, the conversation dried up, and they just began to eat in earnest.When they were all done, they all ate their food and cleaned up their spot.Carlotta remembered not to use magic.She was proud of herself for remembering.It was an ingrained habit she had to break.Darren didn’t want to see magic, nor did he want it around his girls.He’d lived in a box all his life, and he wasn’t ready to see the outside world yet.Since he was part of the white wolf family, he wouldn’t have a choice because the paranormal world was ready for him.
Carlotta hoped she could help him and that the girls would understand and eventually accept the world they would be drawn into.She watched as Darren headed out the door.
“What do you girls want to do today?”She asked.
“Can we watch cartoons?”Ellis asked.
“I think we need to do something more active.Flo, do you have some gardening we can do?”
“Now that you mention it, I am planning to plant my fall garden.I need to start now so I’ll be harvesting on time.”
“What do you want to plant?”Carlotta asked.
“I hope to plant some lettuce, carrots, pumpkins, turnips, and squash.Maybe some other things, but those to start with.You and the girls can help me if you want to.”
That was when they gathered gloves, hats, and boots.
“Do you just have boots in every size here all the time?”
“We have younger people who come here to help out sometimes.You know I have lots of cousins.People drop in all the time, and if the kids help, they get paid.What kid doesn’t want to get some money?”Flo asked.
“I see what you mean.We’re ready whenever you are.”
Flo led them out the back door.There was a large area that was plowed and ready to be planted.It was an acre or more, but they wouldn’t get more than a small section done.
“Why don’t we start with the lettuce?”
The girls ran over to the tray Flo had and held out their hands.She placed a plant in each hand and gave Carlotta one.She took the girls to the edge of the garden and showed them how to plant lettuce.They continued to place the plants one after another until they were done.That was when they filled two watering cans, and she watched as the girls watered the lettuce.While they had planted all the lettuce, Flo had gotten most of the squash in the ground.
Since Flo had only a few packages of turnip seeds, she and the girls went ahead and planted them.Meanwhile, Flo had finished with the squash and started on the pumpkins.The girls planted the carrots and watered them.Flo was done with the pumpkins, and she went to get the hose and water her two large parts of the garden she had planted.
“I think we’ve done enough planting for the day.Why don’t we go clean up, then have lunch?”Flo suggested.
“Sounds good, doesn’t it, girls?”She asked.They both nodded and ran towards the house, with Flo and her trailing behind.
“Something smells wonderful.”Carlotta noticed.
“We have an amazing cook.You’ll love her.Her name is Liza.I think we might have company for lunch.”
No sooner had she said that than someone arrived from out of the air.It was clear to her that it was a witch, but not one she had ever met.
“This is Harry.Harry, this is Carlotta and my granddaughters, Adele and Ellis,” Flo introduced.
