His mother arrives home from work at the usual time and he makes her a cup of tea and offers to fix a snack. She declines the snack. “Mike and his mum called round this morning…” Charles said. “She asked if you’d call her.” he added.
“Oh what did she want?” his mother asked.
“Dunno.” he replied. “I wish she hadn’t brought Mike though… I hate it when my friends see me in my uniform.” he added as he glanced at the time. It wont be long before he’s back in uniform and back to his chores.
“Have you seen Emily today?” his mother asked.
“Nope.” he replied.