A Single Mom Meets Someone New Ch 94

Gillian drove straight home. She climbed the stairs. When she reached the door there was a note taped to the door. Gillian smiled and pulled it off. She pulled open her door and walked in. 

“Well you’re home late.” Helena said. 

“Fuck. Damn you scared me.” Gillian said. 

“Where were you Mary has been blowing my phone up?” She asked. 

“I was at mom’s and Bette’s. What did you tell her?” Gillian sat her keys down the counter. 

“That I didn’t know where you were.” Helena said. 

“Oh.” Gillian walked into the bedroom. 

“What were you doing over at Bette and TIna’s?” Helena asked. 

“Just talking.” Gillian had changed into her PJ’s. 

“About?” Helena asked. 

“Stuff.” Gillian pulled a bowl of fruit from the fridge. 

“Uh what kind of stuff?” Helena walked into the kitchen. 

“You know just stuff.” Gillian said popping a grape in her mouth. 

“Obviously you’re not gonna tell me about it. How about you and Sky? How’s that going?” Helena grabbed a handful of grapes. 

“Good. I think we finally what we were supposed to be.” Gillian sat on a stool. 

“And what’s that?” Helena asked. 

“Best friends.” Gillian said. 

“That’s good. I’m glad. How does she feel about Grace? Which I approve of by the way, but don’t tell her I said that.” Helena said. Gillian laughed. 

“So you’re going to play the protective big sister card huh?” Gillian said. 

“Yep.” Helena smiled. 

“Just don’t run her off. I really like her.” Gillian said. 

“I’ll try.” Helena teased. 

“Not that I mind seeing you but What are you really doing here?” Gillian asked. 

“We just haven’t really talked since the other night before the fundraiser. I wanted to catch up.” Helena said. Gillian saw through her lie and it showed on her face. Helena was quiet for a moment. “Fine Jane and had a fight and I need somewhere to lie low for awhile.” Helena said. 

“Don’t you usually go to sky’s for that?” Gillian said. 

“Yeah but she always calls Jane and forces us to work it out.” She said. 

“And what’s wrong with that?” Gillian asked. 

“Nothing I’m just not ready to do it yet.” Helena said. 

“So in other words, you still think you weren’t even the slightest bit wrong.” Gillian smiled at Helena. Gillian handed Helena the phone. She took it and went out on the balcony. 

Gillian opened the envelope and smiled. It was from Grace. 

“In my heart I can clearly detect
These feelings to cherish and protect
A woman whom I can connect
And who has given me more than I expect.

I’m certainly beginning to suspect

That as a lover you are simply perfect
Making me love you in every respect
Can’t help but smile whenever I stop to reflect.”

Just thinking of you. See you tomorrow.

Grace.

Helena walked in and put the cordless back on the base. 

“Leaving so soon.” Gillian said. 

“Yeah, Going home.” Helena said. 

“Don’t break the bed this time.” Gillian teased.

“Not funny.” Helena walked towards the door. Gillian smiled and shook her head as she watched Helena leave.