Seasons in the Sun
“I couldn’t ever remember seeing her like this.
“Everyone, I have an announcement to make.” She mashed her hands together in excitement as she added a dramatic pause. Whatever it was, she’d even managed to keep it a secret from me. “The Magnolia Café has been hired to cater the fundraising event for President Obama next month!”
Applause erupted in the circle. As it died back down to quiet and we waited for her to continue, you could tell certain people had questions.
“We’ll be doing hors d’oveurs, similar to what we do for an upscale wedding. The menu has yet to be finalized. There will be extra hours available, and I will put a signup sheet for volunteers. But you can all expect extra work that week. Anyone have any questions?”
Taryn raised her hand before my mother even finished talking. “Are we going to be expected to, like, serve at this party? Because it’s at my aunt’s house so we, I mean Tristan and I, are technically hosting.”
“No, Taryn, you aren’t expected to be waitstaff at y...our aunt’s party.MoreLess
“Everyone, I have an announcement to make.” She mashed her hands together in excitement as she added a dramatic pause. Whatever it was, she’d even managed to keep it a secret from me. “The Magnolia Café has been hired to cater the fundraising event for President Obama next month!”
Applause erupted in the circle. As it died back down to quiet and we waited for her to continue, you could tell certain people had questions.
“We’ll be doing hors d’oveurs, similar to what we do for an upscale wedding. The menu has yet to be finalized. There will be extra hours available, and I will put a signup sheet for volunteers. But you can all expect extra work that week. Anyone have any questions?”
Taryn raised her hand before my mother even finished talking. “Are we going to be expected to, like, serve at this party? Because it’s at my aunt’s house so we, I mean Tristan and I, are technically hosting.”
“No, Taryn, you aren’t expected to be waitstaff at y...our aunt’s party.MoreLess
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