Chapter 7

The next morning Seth had gone to work early. A few years before he started working in a Comic book company and meanwhile, he had become responsible for a series of Comic book editions. He had large success thereby and he really loved his work.

Summer and Marissa sat in the kitchen with Alyssa and chatted when the phone rang. Summer answered it and then turned to Marissa.

Summer: Can you do me a favor? I have to go to the office, something was wrong with one of the supplies. Can you take care of Alyssa?

After graduating at Fashion&Design like Marissa, Summer got a job as a designer and soon had her own collection. After giving birth to Alyssa she decided to work from home, so she rarely had to be at the office. But when something unexpected happened, she was the one to make the decisions.

Marissa: Sure, I'll look after her

Summer: Thanks, it'll be only for a short time.

Shortly after that, Summer drove away to the office and Marissa and Alyssa went upstairs because Alyssa wanted to show Marissa her newest doll. They had played for nearly an hour when Marissa's cell phone rang.

Marissa: Hello?

Summer: It's me. Everything okay?

Marissa: You don't have to worry, we're playing with Alyssa's dolls.

Summer: Maybe I need a little more time to get home. But Ryan's coming by soon, to pick up Alyssa. Can you take care of her until he comes by?

Marissa: No problem. There's nothing I have to do today.

Summer: Thanks, see you later.

Marissa closed her cell phone. She mentally kicked herself in the a$$. So she would see him again, there was no chance to escape from it! Calm down, everything's gonny be alright! she told herself. She turned to Alyssa.

Marissa: Your mom was on the phone. She needs to stay at the office, but your uncle Ryan soon will be here, to take you to the zoo.

Alyssa: That's gonna be so much fun. Everything's funny with uncle Ryan. And he always gives me chocolate, Mommy then always grumbles at him.

Marissa: laughing I heard about it.

Alyssa: Do you know uncle Ryan? He's funny and really nice.

Marissa sighed quietly: Yes, I know him. He went to shool with me and your Mom and Dad.

Then the door-bell was ringing and Marissa went downstairs and opened the door.

Marissa: slightly embarassed Hi Ryan.

Ryan: likewise embarassed Hi, I came to pick up Alyssa. Isn't Summer here?

Marissa: No, Summer had to go to the office, so I looked after Alyssa.

Alyssa ran downstairs and towards Ryan.

Alyssa: Uncle Ryan!

Ryan: smiling Hey, sweetie, are you ready ? Get your coat and then we can go, okay?

Ryan zipped Alyssa's coat up to her neck and Alyssa turned to Marissa.

Alyssa: Are you coming with us, Marissa?

Marissa: No, I don't think so, Alyssa.

Alyssa: disappointed Please! Come along, you'll see, it's funny.

Ryan: quitely embarassed Join us. What could be more exiting than one day at the zoo?

Alyssa: Perhaps uncle Ryan's gonna buy you some chocolate, too.

Marissa: laughing Then how can I turn it down? Okay, I'll join you, I'm just going to get my jacket and write a note for summer.

Ryan: smiling at her Okay...