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spotted a bottle of sparkling cider.
    Noelle took out three crystal glasses. She filled one with extra ice, for which Kenley could not do without. She filled the glasses with cider. Each sister held up her glass.
    â€œWe’re Houstons. We’ll get through this,” Milandra toasted.
    â€œIt’s going to be so hard,” Noelle admitted.
    â€œWhy did this have to happen? I wish I hadn’t given Mother such a hard time about where I wanted my party. I hate becoming sixteen. How can I have a birthday party without Mother and Father?” Kenley wept.
    â€œJust stop it, Kenley,” Milandra scolded her. “Your sixteenth birthday celebration will go on. It’s tradition.”
    â€œCheers,” Noelle said as she tapped her glass against her sisters’.
    They took a sip from the glasses.
    Kenley sat down at the table. She put her glass down and bowed her head. “Milandra, I’m not as strong as you and Noelle.” Tears flowed down her cheeks.
    Noelle placed her glass on the table. She put her arm around her sister. “Go ahead, Kenley, cry all you want. We all should cry ourselves to sleep tonight.”
    â€œHow can you both forget that fast what Mother and Father have taught us?” Milandra asked.
    Kenley jumped up. “It hurts, Milandra. It truly hurts.”
    Noelle wiped the tears from her baby sister’s face. Milandra came over and they both comforted her for a few seconds. She spoke, “I can’t sit here and do nothing.”
    Milandra exited the kitchen to help finish handling their family saga.
    After a while, Baron entered into the kitchen. Kenley and Noelle were busy watching the television screen for any breaking news of their sorrow.
    â€œI’m so sorry about all this tragedy that has come down on your family,” he said.
    â€œYou’re family, too,” Noelle said as she found the strength to give him a smile. She got up, went over to him, and gave him a hug. She pressed close to him.
    â€œI appreciate the love,” he said as he moved on and gave her sister a hug.
    Kenley wondered, “Where’s Milandra?”
    â€œShe’s seeing everyone out. She’s giving the housekeepers the night off.”
    â€œThe bodies…sorry, I didn’t mean to say bodies. Your parents have been taken away. I told Milandra I’d handle all of the funeral arrangements,” he said.
    â€œWe do thank you, Mr. Chavis,” Noelle said; she wanted to call him by his first name.
    Milandra made her way back into the kitchen. “The coast is clear. Maybe we should go and take a swim.”
    â€œThat’d be a good way for you all to relax. Or better yet, go out and sit by the lake.”
    â€œI don’t want to see any water. I want my parents,” Kenley cried.
    â€œDon’t be difficult. That is what mother would say to you. Now go put on your bathing suit,” Milandra demanded.
    Kenley got up and ran from the kitchen.
    â€œMr. Chavis, I’ll speak to you later. I’m going up to get ready for a swim and to make sure Kenley is doing the same.”
    â€œSince you relieved the help, I’ll tidy up the kitchen. I’ll be up in a minute,” Noelle said.
    Milandra exited the kitchen. Noelle waited until she didn’t hear any sound of heels tapping against the floor. She rushed into his arms. She kissed Baron passionately.
    â€œBaby, I’ve been wanting you to comfort me. Let’s tell Milandra and Kenley about us. We no longer have any reason to keep our relationship a secret,” Noelle whispered in his ear.
    He delicately pulled her away. “We need to wait. I don’t think Milandra will take it lightly hearing about any contact we may have had. Right now is not the best time. She’ll think you defied your parents. This will bring friction between you and your sisters. You need each other more now than ever.”
    Noelle knew that what he said was true. Kenley would