My parents, my sister, and her boyfriend were already inside waiting for me. When my mother saw me rushing over, her previously cheerful expression instantly turned to one of impatience.
She scolded, "Why can't you ever be on time? The whole family is waiting for you. Your sister is pregnant. Can't you be more considerate?"
My father also looked displeased. Seeing this, my sister immediately clung to them, acting cute.
"Mom, Dad, Cassie is always like this. Don't get upset. I'd feel terrible if you got sick from being angry."
Her words easily made my parents smile. My mother hugged my sister and kept praising her.
"Aww, my baby is so considerate. Let's go."
"Um... I..." My hesitance made my mother even more annoyed.
She barked, "What now? You're always so fussy!"
I explained in a low voice, "The bag Julia likes is arriving tomorrow morning. Why don't you go ahead first? I'll fly there as soon as I get the bag."
Since they wouldn't reach my sister's boyfriend's house until the next morning, this timing worked out perfectly.
Besides, my sister had been obsessing over this bag, so I was sure she'd want me to stay.
She bounced up and down, grabbing my arm and asking, "Is it true, Cassie?"