Chapter 70
Cassie's POV
The only good thing about my Mom and SG1 being away so close to Christmas is that I've managed to get all the presents wrapped up without anybody sneaking up on me. I tie the last ribbon with a contented sigh and put them back in my hiding place.
Of course, I should be revising for the exams that start in 72 hours.
On the other hand, my room needs cleaning.
It's been hit hard by the pre-exam notes and snacks. Maybe I should clean the whole house while I'm at it. Then Mom can come home to a nice surprise.
I hear Mrs. Siler pottering about downstairs with something and wince. Nope, not gonna be able to get away with that. Especially since she's putting up Christmas decorations.
"Cassandra? Come downstairs for your lunch. I made a salad."
At least she can cook.
"Cassandra, you need to take more brain breaks honey. I heard that the brain only really concentrates for 45 minutes before switching off. You don't want to flood those little grey cells with too much information in one day."
I hide a grin behind the mug of coffee that she's set out for me. If only she knew that I've been wrapping presents for the last two hours.
"I'm okay Mrs. Siler."
"And missing your Mom. She'll be back soon. After all, how much trouble can people get into under a Mountain? But, having seen the injuries that my husband comes home with, perhaps that a silly question."
"Mrs. Siler, is Mr. Siler as accident prone at home as he is at work?"
"Oh goodness me, yes. Clumsy as a new born colt." She starts some anecdote about how he dropped her best china, the first Christmas they entertained guests after their marriage and I mentally plan my afternoon, smiling and nodding in all the right places.