This is my first story so please be gentle. I welcome any and all feedback and constructive criticism.
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"Make sure you tell your Aunt Penny hi for me honey and to not even worry about my casserole dish!"
My mother's voice trailed out after me as I carried the foil wrapped lasagna to my beat up, black Thunderbird. I set the warm dish onto the tattered passenger seat and turned the key in the ignition. After a few unsuccessful tries, the old motor finally turned over and I backed out of the drive.
Aunt Penny and Uncle Kurt lived all the way across town, about a 20 minute drive each way but I really didn't mind making the trip. I liked my aunt and uncle, and my cousin Darren was always fun to hang out with. It was hot outside though and since my air conditioner didn't work, I was glad I had worn shorts and a baby doll tank. By the time I pulled my car in front of the big house my hair was damp and clinging to my neck and face and I could feel a wet spot forming in the small of my back.
As I walked up the brick pathway that wound through the lush lawn my Aunt Penny came bustling out of the front door, purse and keys in tow.
"Oh hey Sweetie!" Her high pitched, sugar coated voice reached me a fraction of a second AFTER her heavy White Diamonds perfume did. Like usual she was dressed to the nines and hair, makeup and nails were perfectly done. She was probably heading out for a shopping date with her country club friends or old sorority sisters.
"I'm sorry Bree, I have to leave for a bit but the door is wide open. If you are looking for your Uncle Kurt he's in the basement helping Karina with her senior project and Darren won't be home for another hour or so but make yourself at home."
She squeezed me into a tight hug and then when she noticed the casserole dish I was trying to balance amid her onslaught of affection squealed, "Ooohhh is this your Mother's famous lasagna?!"
"Yea, she made extra and wanted me to bring some by," I answered.
"Just put it in the refrigerator, I'm sure Kurt and the kids will just gobble it right up! See ya later sweetie pie!"