Chapter 33: Kitchen Dance Talk

“Dark secrets?” Marielle asked. “What’s happening to your imagination?” she asked in response to Francie’s question.

“What secret then? Did you discover another new dance group?” Francie asked.

Clifford heaved a sigh of relief. He hoped that the other two did not see how tense he was a few seconds ago.

“No, silly! We have something to do together, but it requires complete honesty and discretion. We shouldn’t tell a soul about what we’re going to watch until it’s published officially, ” Marielle explained.

“Oh, I’m all for it,” Francie announced. “Is it a short film, Cliff? I’m sure it is?” he asked with an eager look in his eyes.

“Just come and get your piece of cake first,” Marielle responded as she led the way back inside.

“Don’t stay up too late!” Ethel called from upstairs when Marielle and her two companions walked to the kitchen.

“Alright grandma, goodnight!” Marielle called from downstairs.

“And no more trips to the attic!” Ethel called again.