The Writer Gets Updated

by NightMaiden

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Mrs. McCarthy soon had me in a bear hug, and I could scarcely breathe.

“Aidan! Look at you,” she exclaimed, holding me out at arm’s length so she could observe me. “You’ve grown inter a lanky creature! Have you been eating well?”

Her Irish accent was much more pronounced than mine.

I laughed. She hadn’t changed at all. “Yes, I eat very well – no need to worry there.”

Another voice sounded shortly overhead. “Thanks for abandoning me.”

“Ach, and who is this handsome lad?” Mrs. McCarthy asked, straightening her apron.

“A friend of mine, Mrs. McCarthy,” I answered, and she looked at me quizzically.

“Are ye sure?” there was a suggestive glint in her eyes.

“I’m very sure,” I said, tying my hair back so it wouldn’t fall in my face.

“My, my – the same Titian red hair,” Mrs. McCarthy clicked her tongue and shook her head. “What brings you ‘round these parts?”

“I came to visit papa.”

Mrs. McCarthy’s face became solemn. “He was taken to the hospital yesterday, Aidan.”

“What?!”

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  1. The Writer Gets Updated

    Mistress Elsha Hawk's Buddy Icon Mistress Elsha Hawk

    Posted 3 months ago

    oh no! bad news for Aidan! Mrs Mccarthy should have known why Aidan was there.. but it is polite to ask. :)

  2. The Writer Gets Updated

    OrangeOreos' Buddy Icon OrangeOreos

    Posted 3 months ago

    I love Irish accents… Unfortunately, I don’t have one… Maybe I should move to Ireland for a few months!

    And being in the hospital can’t be good.

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    g2 (la pianista irlandesa)'s Buddy Icon g2 (la pianista irlandesa)

    Posted 3 months ago

    @ Orange Oreos: If you do go, can I come too?

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