marcmanbe

The afternoon sun was bright that day. It shone down on the calm neighborhood, allowing the denizens to bask in its warm embrace. According to the weather report, the following week would be nothing but gentle winds, blue skies and comfortable temperatures. This was more than welcome for a young Steve Norrington, who preferred to walk back home after a long day at school. Today was like any other day in his daily life. He’d gotten up early that Friday morning, had eaten a healthy breakfast and showered, and had then left for school on his own. Usually his mom participated in this ritual, as she often made delicious scrambled eggs and toast in the morning. However, she’d been absent at the dinner table this time around. Apparently there was a big project coming up at work, which required her direct supervision. Steve understood his mother’s plight. The position she held as the CEO of LavenderCo, a health products company renowned for its skin creams, demanded dedication and sacrifice.