Chapter 161: Skype
Thursday, January 12th, Afternoon
The apartment was in low-light. A couple laid on the sofa. The couple was cuddling and watching a movie on the laptop in front of them on a tray table. The couple's bodies covered in a blanket described as Native American in style. The young couple would lay still, every so often one would move to adjust how they were laying, usually triggering the other one to do the same.
That was when the sound and window changed, indicating a Skype call was coming in. The person lying against the back of the sofa huffed. The one closer to the laptop turned her head.
"I thought you closed it," Ivy said.
"So, did I," Kay said and reached over to pause the movie.
"You're going to answer it?" Ivy asked.
"Yes," Kay said.
"Also, who is Raven Angel Twenty-Two?" Ivy asked.
"An old name back when everyone used alias online," Kay said.
The screen came to life, and a dirty-blonde haired woman in her thirties filled the screen. Ivy looked at her, and she looked back at her.
"Excuse me, is Kay there?" the woman asked.
"Yes, who may I say is looking for her?" Ivy asked.
"Angela," the woman said.
Ivy turned her head, "Is this your sister, she kinds of looks like you," she said.
"No," Kay said.
"Then who is Angela? The person sending you the bad emails?" Ivy asked.
"No, she's my aunt," Kay said and picked her head up. "Hi, Angela."
"Kay, how's the shoulder?" Angela asked.
"Still attached," Kay said.
"Laconic as always," Angela said.
"Always," Kay said.
"So, who is this lovely lady who answered my call?" Angela asked.
"My girlfriend, Ivy," Kay said.
"Oh, she's lovely, are you bringing her to the event?" Angela asked.
"We're working that out," Kay said.
"Hi, please excuse my niece' rudeness," Angela said as she looked at Ivy, "I'm Angela Scott, Karen's aunt." A little burn there, because Angela knew Kay preferred her nickname over her birth name.
"Hi, I'm Ivy Kowalski," Ivy said.
"So, how long have you been dating?" Angela asked.
"About four months," Ivy said, "Are you the aunt that she went to college with?"
Angela laughed, "Only for a year, but, yes. Her other Aunt was home when we were in college, and in her forties," she said.
"Why did you call, Angela?" Kay asked.
"We haven't talked in a few weeks and wanted to check-in," Angela said.
"Well, I'm still here, and alive," Kay said.
"So, what are these bad emails about?" Angela asked.
"Carrie Garland was emailing me," Kay said.
"Who's Carrie Garland?" Ivy asked.
"An ex's mom," Kay said.
"She's not letting it go?" Angela asked.
"No, she's not," Kay said.
"I can understand that," Angela said, "So, are you excited we're getting the band back together?"
Kay shook her head, "Not the whole band," she said.
"Yeah, but I heard they were bringing her son to represent her," Angela said.
"I figured it would be her Mom or one of her brothers," Kay said.
"I think it was the family's choice," Angela said.
"How old is he?" Kay asked.
"He's Sawyer age," Angela said, "Thereabouts."
Kay nodded, "You know I don't want to return," she said.
"I know, we all know," Angela said, "But you should be there since you had the most important shot that season."
"And Dad," Kay said.
"Lucas would love to see you," Angela said.
"I don't want to go back," Kay said.
"Well, have to, someday," Angela said.
"Not to sound morbid, but I was hoping to return in my urn," Kay said.
"You didn't burn any bridges," Angela said.
"It's the Drakes, Angela," Kay said.
"We're the Scotts," Angela said.
"So?" Kay asked.
"All I have to say is Izzy," Angela said.
Kay shrugged, "So, are they opening Leighton for that week?" she asked.
"Changing the subject?" Angela asked.
"It's the Scott thing to do," Kay said.
"I'll second that," Ivy said.
"I don't know," Angela said, "The current plan is for me and the grandparents to either stay at the manor house or my house."
"I see, has Aunt Brooke heard about it?" Kay asked.
"I'm not sure," Angela said.
"Well, you know what will happen when she finds out," Kay said.
"There are worse things," Angela said.
"Is Jessi going to be with you?" Kay asked.
Angela nodded, "Yeah, she'll be with me, and she prefers Jess now," she said.
"I can't wait to see her," Kay said.
"Probably the same for her," Angela said, "You're one of her favorites."
"Where are you?" Kay asked.
"Somewhere in the Pacific Northwest, I don't pay much attention anymore," Angela said.
"ESPN killing you?" Kay asked.
"No, just tired of these college game trips," Angela said.
"Yeah, I hear you," Kay said.
"Well, I have to go, early morning tomorrow," Angela said.
"See you soon," Kay said.
"See you soon," Angela said and disconnected.
Ivy nodded, "She seems nice," she said.
"Angela's good people," Kay said.
"Is Jess her significant other?" Ivy asked.
"No, her daughter," Kay said, "She's a good kid."
"Is she married?" Ivy asked.
"No, it's a long story," Kay said, "Are we going to finish the movie?"
"Sure," Ivy said, knowing the conversation is over.
Kay reached over and started the movie again. They settled back into the pattern of getting comfortable and watching the movie as they cuddle together on the sofa.
