Tales from the Petrichors / Chapter 25

Selfies Full of Love

Zara glanced up from the computer when Karson passed by the room, heading for the laundry room. She suddenly got an idea and grabbed her phone, stopping the man in his tracks.

He smiled, “What’s up, beautiful?”

“Take a picture with me,” she said, holding up her phone.

With a chuckle, he threw his arms around her and placed his face next to hers. She smiled warmly and the phone clicked, flashing as the picture was taken.

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Kori aged up later that day, becoming a silly toddler that felt the need to make a mess as soon as she was away from her mother’s watchful eye.

 

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Zara heard the noise and rushed into the room, scowling at the mess of paint on the rug. She yelled at Kori, scolding her for the action, but Kori babbled back, an annoyed look on her face.

“Go sit in time out and think about what you’ve done!”

 

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With Kori in time out, Zara headed into the kitchen to get ready for Riley’s birthday party. She got to baking the cake, feeling a mixture of pride and annoyance.

‘I should have emptied the spoilt coffee…’, she thought with a scowl.

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She called Riley into the kitchen and the young girl excitedly tried to blow out the candles. Keyword: tried. The guests chuckled at her failed attempt and Zara smiled at her.

“Try again,”

She did as instructed, successfully blowing the candles out. Riley was now a teenager!

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“Mom, dad, I want to take some selfies to commemorate the occasion!”

The pair exchanged a confused look before Karson asked, “What’s a selfie?”

Riley started to laugh, “It’s a picture you take of yourself! But you can add others to it. Like this,” She pulled her father close and pulled out her phone, snapping a photo.

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“Oh,” Karson grinned at his fiance. “We took a selfie earlier, beautiful!”

Zara chuckled, “I guess we did.”

“Your turn, mom!” Riley pulled her mother close. “Say cheese!”

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Zara reviewed the pic and her nose scrunched up. “I look constipated,”

Riley giggled. “Want to try another one?”

“Let’s do it!” Zara moved in close and took a breath, pulling out the best smile she could.

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“I’m so adding these to my Simbook!” Riley grinned as she messed around on her phone.

Zara’s brow rose in confusion. “What’s Simbook?”

“It’s only the best way to connect with family and friends, duh!” She stuck her tongue out and walked away.

Zara glanced at Karson who mouthed the word,Β ‘Duh’, making her roll her eyes. Like he knew what it was!


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