Mother-in-Law
"I have," she replied.
The thing between them was understood, without needing to be said like there were words just waiting to come out. This moment just hung there it was warm and quiet until Anna cleared her throat. Her face looked bright. She seemed to be, in charge but in a nice way.
She smiled at me. Said "Now that you are here I do not want anyone standing around feeling awkward." Then she pointed to the table that's next, to the fountain. The sunlight was shining on the porcelain and silver things on the table. "Come and sit down" she said. "If we do not eat now the food will get cold."
Sasha blinked. She was drawn back into herself. The welcome had been really soft and nice. "I will do it " Sasha said, "yes of course."
