Chapter five

Kate had an extremely positive opinion on Margo and was becoming very fond of her even though she had just met her not that long ago, much the same with Jack. The reason Kate liked her so much was because she was the complete opposite of her mother, who she didn't even want to think about otherwise she would get angry. Kate was quite surprised when they reached the car as it looked quite cheap and un road worthy, but it made sense that Margo was not rich as she had a carefree attitude that is rarely found amongst rich folk.

Upon entering the car, the conversation got serious

' Kate I know you don't really know me, but truth be told I like you and not just for helping Jack, you seem like a lovely girl so I want to help you'

Kate was speechless and wasn't able to open her mouth so she let Margo do all the talking

'it's ok sweetie you don't have to say anything, but I saw your mother arguing with you and I also see a sore looking bruise that's developing on the side of your face, and you don't need that, not today or ever. Take it from me I went through years of abuse from Jack's father both verbal and physical until he passed away. I'm not going to talk to you like a child because you're not and any decision you make is up to you, but I really want you to stay at our place for as long as you need to sort out the situation with your mother'

The answer was easy for Kate and she was immediately filled with gratitude, she needed a break and this was an opportunity that she would not let pass by

'Thank you so much, this means so much to me and hopefully I will be able to repay you'

'Don't mention it, it's my pleasure, it will be nice for me to have a girl presence in a house that is full of teenage boys, and I'm sure Jack will be pleased that you're staying'

For the rest of the journey they kept in a comfortable silence until they reached McDonald's and started to make their way through the drive in. Kate was famished but she didn't want to Margo to waste her money on her since she didn't have much from the look of the vehicle they were in.

'So what's your order today?' Rattled the telecom

'I'll have three large big mac meals and… sweetie what would you like'

'Eh, a kids meals'

'So that will be four large big mac meals'

Margo just grinned and said in an excited tone

'I'm going to the best of fun fattening you up'

'Thank you, you really shouldn't have'

'Child, it's a burger, where as it really should be gourmet food you should be eating tonight, but I promise you will receive a feast from me eventually as a thank you for looking after my Jack'

After Kate and Margo enjoyed their meals they then went to a general convenience store. Margo proceeded to buy things for Jack, things like sweets and drinks going all out on buying junk food, but Kate's heart sunk when she took out food stamps to pay for the food. How was it fair that a woman like her mother went through her life, surrounded in wealth, and this woman had to deal with poverty and an abusive dead husband. But even through it all she was still able to smile; Margo made Kate more excited to find out more about Jack because she could see how good of a mother he had.