Author's Note: Once again I felt the need to write another chapter to this story. This chapter really focuses on the relationship between Carmilla and her Mother. I had this idea but I gained inspiration from a suggestion on what to include in this chapter by my friend Lydia. I hope you like this chapter :3

Carmilla woke up early that Saturday morning feeling excited to see her friend. Rubbing her eyes Carmilla slowly got out of bed making her way to the bathroom. After finishing the little girl put on her fuzzy cat slippers, Mr Whiskers in hand before slowly making her way down the stairs.

Her curly hair messy and her little face filled with sleep. Carmilla sleepily made her way into the kitchen to find her Mother already waiting.

'Morning Mommy'

Carmilla flashed the woman a small smile before moving to sit on an empty chair looking at her Mother expectantly. Sighing her Mother grabbed a bowl shoving it infront of the little girl as she moved to get some as Carmilla poured some Count Crunch into her bowl, her hands shaking causing the cereal to spill across the dining table.

'Look what you've done you silly girl!'

'Sowwie Mommy' Carmilla trembled her eyes welling up as she tried to shuffle the spilled food back into the box. Her little body flinching slightly when she felt cold hands push her aside.

'Just eat your cereal Carmilla.'

'Yes Mommy, sorry'

'Hush Carmilla.'

Carmilla ate her cereal quickly munching noisely on her food. Her eyes never left the bowl as she shoveled more food into her mouth. Finally finished Carmilla pushed her bowl aside, lifting her head to look at her Mother.

'Mommy can we play in the park, please!'

'Not today. I have a lot of work to do Carmilla'

'Bu... but... please Mommy'

'Not today.'

'Pretty pwease Mommy'

'Carmilla Karnstein I said no.'

At this Carmilla started to cry mumbling incoherent words and pounding her little fists on the table as tears streamed down her red cheeks.

'Carmilla stop that this instant. Now go to your room.' Her tone was firm as she pointed to the door. Carmilla wiped her eyes furiously with her palm before she stumbled out of the room, dragging her little feet up the stairs before she collapsed onto her bed in a sea of tears.

Carmilla had been playing with her toys, a pout remained on her face as she thought about Laura and how much she missed her friend. Her eyes fell on the peace of paper lying on top of her cupboard. She excitedly grabbed the paper, running to the hall where a telephone hung on the wall.

Carmilla pushed her step towards the phone clambering on as she began to press the numbers ever so slowly. Carmilla had watched her Mother call a lot of people and she was even taught by Will how to use a phone incase of an emergency. Today was an emergency... Carmilla missed her friend.

Placing the receiver to her ear Carmilla waited nervously, letting out a shaky breath as she heard it ringing, after a few seconds a voice answered.

Hello?

Heyyyyyy!

Daddy tis Carmilla. Hiiiiii Carms.

I misses you cupcake

Me too. Why was ya not here?

Mommy won't bwing me. I is sad.

Nooooo, don't be sad. Daddyyyyyy can Carmilla go too?

...

Carms wanna come Zoo?

Yes please!

Yay! Daddy Carm is gonna come too...Carm daddy says we is gonna get ya now.

yaaaaay see ya!

Carmilla ran to her window hearing a car pull up, her face lighting up as she saw Laura getting out of the car. Their eyes met and both girls waved happily grinning at one another through the glass. Upon hearing a knock on the door Carmilla ran to the top of the stairs waiting as her Mother answered the door.

...

Laura held her father's hand as she saw the front door open, there stood a middle aged woman, tall and slender with dark features. Mark smiled warmly at woman and giving Laura's hand a gentle squeeze he began to speak.

'Hello, I'm Mark Hollis. Laura's dad.'

'And what may I ask is the reasoning behind this untimely visit Mr Hollis?'

'Well we were wondering whether Carmilla would like to accompany us on a trip to the zoo? She could have tea with us and I would drop her back here by 6pm'

Carmilla glanced at her Mother before looking nervously at Laura who was still holding her father's hand tightly. Her Mother shook her head, an edge to her stance.

'No Mr Hollis, I'm afraid Carmilla can not join you.'

'Oh um... can I ask why not? I could give you my number if you'd like.'

'That won't be necessary thank you Mr Hollis. Carmilla has been rather rude today so she will not be attending your trip to the Zoo. I thank you for stopping by.'

Carmilla's face fell, shoulders slumping as she sat at the top of the stairs. Her head resting against the banister as she let out a quiet sigh, the happiness she felt from earlier had vanished. Her lip threatened to quiver as she saw Laura's crestfallen face staring back at her.

Mark looked down at his daughter's sad face deciding that he would try to convince Carmilla's Mother once again.

'Please Ma'am I think she might enjoy a nice trip out'

'And I suppose you think you know what is best for my daughter?'

'I wasn't implying that at all I just thought it would be nice for Carmilla to spend some time with her friend. It can't be much fun for a child to be inside on a day like this!'

'Please Mrs... um Carmilla's Mommy.'

'Carmilla would you like to come with us dear?'

All eyes turned to Carmilla as she looked up, her eyes filled with a mixture of confusion and excitement. Meeting Laura's warm brown eyes she felt herself nodding, whispering a small yes. Her response was barely audible but it was enough for her Mother to respond coldly.

'I do not appreciate you badgering me Mr Hollis'

Before Mark could respond Carmilla had came down the stairs running to her Mother. Feeling Carmilla's little hand tugging on her dress her Mother turned to stare down at the little girl beside her.

'What is it Carmilla?'

'Mommy can I please go Zoo...pwetty please'

'Carmilla you know my rules'

'Pweaseeeee Mommy, I really wanna go!'

'I can have her back by 6, I'll take care of her Mrs Karnstein.'

'Not Mrs, Mr Hollis.'

'Sorry my mistake Ma'am, I do apologize.'

Carmilla's Mother looked from the man down to her daughter, a glimmer of hope shining in Carmilla's eyes as she pleaded with her Mother. Finally she spoke.

'Fine. Carmilla you may go with Laura and her Father.'

Carnilla all but jumped onto her Mother, hugging her cheerfully as she choruses the words thank you over and over again.

'Carmilla release me.'

Carmilla quickly jumped back, giving her Mother a sheepish smile before turning to give Laura a high five paired with matching grins.

'Now Carmilla you must obey Laura's Father at all times is that understood?'

'Yes Mommy'

'Good girl.'

'Alright girls why don't you two wait in the car whilst I talk to Carmilla's Mother.'

He watched as the two girl's scurried off to the car hand in hand. Smiling as he saw them rambling away to one another. He resumed his gaze on Carmilla's Mother, their eyes meeting as she began to speak.

'I do not appreciate you using my daughter to harbour your own interests Mr Hollis.'

'Nor do I appreciate you treating my offer with such disrespect.'

'How I choose to discipline my daughter is none of your concern Mr Hollis.'

'Well she is a friend of Laura's which makes it my concern Miss Karnstein.'

Here eyes narrowed before a sickly sweet smile formed on her lips, her tone soft and sweet as she addressed the man once again.

'Do drive safely now won't you Mark?'

Mark merely nodded returning to his vehicle, his eyes glancing at the rear view mirror as he drove round the corner pushing any lingering thoughts about what had just happened out of his mind as she disappeared from view. Relaxing he turned his head to look at the two girls who were still sporting matching grins.

'Okay girlies, who's ready for the Zoo?!' He couldn't help but smile as he heard the loud squealing coming from the back seat, knowing he'd made a good decision. It was going to be a fun day.