Chapter Four
Angel followed Thomasinto the kitchen.It was the prettiest room she’d ever seen.Everything was bright with greys and creams mixed together.There was also an abundance of plants and herbs in pots around the room.
“Daisy, I’d like you to meet Angel.”
Angel watched as an older woman walked their way, wiping her hands with a towel.Angel stepped behind Thomas, suddenly terrified that the woman would hate her.
She heard Thomas sigh before he reached behind him to take her hand and pull her in front of him.He held her in place with his hands on her shoulders.
“Angel, meet Daisy.She’s excited to have you here,” Thomas said.
Angel couldn’t get herself to look at the woman because she was afraid of the distaste she’d see.She tensed when the woman’s skirt got a few feet from her.
“Child, look at me,” Daisy said gently.
Angel reluctantly raised her head and braced herself.When she saw the gentle acceptance on the woman’s face, she felt tears burn her eyes.She’d never had a woman look at her like this.
“I ...it’s nice to meet you, ma’am,” Angel stuttered.
Daisy smiled.“I’m so pleased to have you here.You and I are going to have so much fun.”
Angel glanced at Thomas over her shoulder and then back at the older woman.“I have to warn you that I don’t know how to do anything.I’m very ignorant and clumsy.”
Thomas’s hands tightened on her shoulders.“Stop saying that.I’d bet you’re probably smarter than I am.”
Angel sputtered and laughed.“No.That’s not true.”
“Well, you’re certainly not dumb, Sweetheart.As long as you have the interest, you can learn anything you want.”
“And I’d love to be the one to teach you, dear,” Daisy said.“I had an aunt teach me everything I know.I’d like to be that person for you if you let me.”
Angel’s heart felt like it would burst.She clasped her hands together in front of her and bounced.“Yes.I’d like that a lot.I’ll try my very best every day.I’ll work hard and not mess anything up.”
“I don’t care if you do.I still make mistakes,” Daisy said.
Angel’s eyes widened.“Really?”
“Absolutely.Everyone does.”
