Olivia's face appeared: immaculate make up, hair AND judging by that finger that she was pointing at me from behind the screen, she'd somehow managed to get a manicure.
Olivia: Uh-uh Daisy! Those roots have returned with a vengeance.
And she's back!!!
Me: So have you, I see.
Olivia: Thank goodness you've calmed down since Friday, Daisy. I was actually embarrassed for you. Calling the police on me!
Me: I did not call the police on you! I was worried sick! I thought you were gonna top yourself, for Christ's sake. How was I to know that you'd been to Superdrug for vitamins and a ton of shit to pamper yourself with.
Olivia: You almost ruined my home spa experience! It took a hell of a lot of lavender oil and Calm Balm to get into the zone after you'd gone.
Me: Well, the policewoman understood. She could see that it was a genuine mix up, after I'd explained the circumstances.
Olivia: Luckily for you. They could have charged you with wasting police time, you know? I wouldn't top myself as you put it, Daisy. I'm not the type.
Me: Not the type! How many times have you seen someone being interviewed on the news and they say, 'He didn't seem like the type,' eh?
Olivia: Ssh! Antonio's coming. Don't say a word. Hey Antonio!
Antonio: Olivia! Are you alright?
Olivia: I'm fine. I'm fine. I was just a little under the weather last week, that's all. Right ….. I've been through the emails that Daisy sent me, and I've had some faaaaabulous ideas!
As I suspected - saved by my emails. Only Olivia could be brought back from the brink by bloody work!
I really wish that John hadn't worked out how to do internet banking. It was all going so well before he got involved.
"That Tesco bill was astronomical!" he said.
Thank God he didn't catch a glimpse of the itemised receipt before I ripped it up and scattered it in amongst the recycling.
"I've told you before, John. We eat loads now that we're home all day. The more I buy in one go, the less we have to venture out to the shops, remember. Also, think of the money we're saving by not eating out."
"I suppose. Have you …."
Bugger! I know what's coming next.
"...… managed to speak to Rosie about that money that she owes us? We could probably do with it straight away, to tide us over until payday."
"No. I ….. sorry, I forgot."
Well, I hoped YOU had!
"What is it with you and her when it comes to money, anyway?"
"I've told you ……. I know they're struggling at the moment, that's all. I don't want to see the kids going without."
John tutted and eyed me suspiciously "I know you, Daisy. There's more to it than that."
"Don't be silly," I said. "Cup of tea?"
"Go on then."
Never failed.
Having already endured a meeting with Olivia, I had no desire to rake over ancient family history today.🤫
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