194 Live With It

On Ashleigh’s return to Summer, she had expected to see Caleb, Clara, and possibly even Fiona waiting to greet her.

What she had not expected to see, was a small gathering of at least fifty.

As she came around the car, she looked on with confusion at the people who smiled and waved at her with delight. She waved back of course, but it didn’t change her lack of understanding.

“Ashleigh,” a voice called.

Ashleigh was happy to see the owner of the voice, Miss Stacey.

“Miss Stacey, how nice to see you. Is there something going on today?” Ashleigh asked pointing at the crowd.

Miss Stacey laughed and waved for someone to come over.

“These people are all here to greet you, Ashleigh,” Miss Stacey replied.

“They are?” she asked, looking out at the crowd. “Why?”

“Because they like you,” Miss Stacey laughed.

Just then two small children, a boy and a girl that Ashleigh recognized from her time at the school, appeared.

“Hi guys,” Ashleigh said, squatting down to greet them.