Paula rushed into the Hilton Eatery, a five-star restaurant in District seven. This was where she was having the dinner with her mother and sister. She was a few minutes late because Leslie didn't arrive early to take over and she couldn't leave Lisa alone.
When she entered, she scanned the area and her gaze settled on the two women of her family. She walked hurriedly to them.
''I'm sorry for coming here late. I didn't see the message early and was also at the hospital'' Paula said and was about to pull the chair out when she heard her mother say.
''What is the use of the phone if you can't answer it? Your sister is still jetlagged but made time to have a family meal with us when she has other pressing matters. Shouldn't you be here early at least? Is that girl so important to you than your own family?''