Tom had just finished his breakfast when both his sister and mother appeared in the kitchen. “Time to get you ready” His mother said to him. Susan just sat in the kitchen slowly pouring herself a glass of orange juice smiling watching her mother lead her brother towards Susan’s bedroom.
Twenty minuets later a dejected Tom sat in the kitchen trying to pull his sister’s skirt down to cover more of his legs. As he sat there, he was glaring at his sister wearing his normal uniform looking as if butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth.
“What is the problem “sis”? “Susan asked her brother. “You be feeling very lucky today. Going to school wear that uniform skirt. The wind isn’t that strong.” She tried to say without laughing. “I would really like to be wearing my uniform today. Instead of yours.” Tom answered, “How the hell did Tina manage to convince her Mom about this.” He asked. Before his sister could answer their mother walked in and told them it was time to leave.
Tom tried once more to get his mom to believe he was ill today, but she was having none of it. So, the two mis-attired siblings picked up their bags and head to the front door to leave to get the bus to school. Due to his sisters’ instance Tom was not only dressed in her uniform from head to toe but he was also now carrying her school bag completing he dreaded outfit for the day. Tom had only one thought in his head as his mother closed the door behind her children. That being, when will I learn to keep my shut.
