Against Her Rules
“She hadn’t been expecting any new guests. As they got closer she saw that they were all occupied with one person per car. Her gut instinct told her this was not a welcome sight.
Her mother, father, Ida and Asher met them just inside the door.
“It’s not as bad as you’re going to think it is,” Asher said before the door had a chance to close.
“Shut up,” her father said. “This is all your fault.”
Elsie felt an impending sense of dread creep up her back and into her head.
“Those cars outside,” she said. “Paparazzi, right?”
“No dear, they’re photographers for the tabloids. And they’re very rude,” Ida said.
“I caught one trying to sneak in the side door, but I gave him a good whack with my cane.”
“Well, it was bound to happen at some point,” Elsie said, trying to stay positive.
“You can’t have celebrities here and never have them followed. And given your recent exploits, I’m guessing you’re big news.”
The room went silent.
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