For My Mother

The name made sense. Xuan had almost forgotten about that. Should was used to call in her sisters Hiro and Junko by now. Her mother would quietly explain to Xuan about Hiro's slightly overactive nature and how it helped them when they were down.

"I understand. Just a bit off an odd timing for it. Thats all."

"Yes, I know, dear. But it's something we have to get used to." The women would climb up the steps to the door and Mrs. Schultz would be the first to walk up and open it since she has the keys of course. They walked inside and scuffed their shoes on the welcome mat to ensure that no dirt or mud will be made on the recently mopped up floor. Mrs. Schultz then said, "Okay, girls, I'm going to head upstairs and put on my new dress. I'm going to be up for a while so you all could prepare your presents before I come down."

She would do so as Junko whispered to her sisters, "Alright, quickly! We have to make sure our gifts are perfect before presenting them!"

Thier mother was going upstairs to put on her new dress. Xuan herself looked at her bag before placing it to the side. She'd have to bring it home to add to her attire. After her mother was for sure in her room to change, Junko stated to become excited like Hiro was before and wanted to gather their gifts up. Xuan smiles and nodded. "Alright, lets do it."

Mrs. Schultz would set her belongings down as the girls scrambled off to find their gifts that they bought or made for Mother's Day. Junko would find the special locket and formed a special heart-shape with the chain while it was still in the box. She then wrapped it up in some wrapping paper with hearts on it before carefully taking it to the living room.

Hiro meanwhile would grab some wrapping paper also and tried to wrap up her special gift as well as Junko did. The wrapping may look a little sloppy given that there is some tape stuck on her fingers, but she put in a lot of heart into that gift. Hopefully, her mother likes it as she brings it to the living room.

Xuan would, while her sisters ran off to get wrapping paper, search a moment for the vase of flowers that she had brought at the start of the day. She would find them a bit hidden from wherever her mother would see. She brings them out and sits down on the couch and waits for everyone.

"Are you girls ready down there?" Mrs. Schultz called out as she opened her bedroom door. It looks like she has her dress set for her girls to see and the daughters themselves have their gifts ready.

"Yes, Mom, we are!" Junko called back as she and her sisters sat on the couch with their gifts in hand. Their mother would be heard walking down the stairs in her new dress and would meet with her daughters. 

She felt very comfortable and free in the dress as she walked over and says, "Oh, look at that. Three gifts from my three girls. Now, which one should I pick first?"

Xuan watches as her adoptive mother comes down, wearing that Sam beautiful dress that she bought for herself just a little while ago. She would look upon her three daughters and asked who wanted to go first. Xuan slowly stood up and offered the flowers.

Mrs. Schultz would see Xuan starting to slowly stand up, indicating that she volunteers to go first. When Xuan offered the flowers, Mrs. Schultz carefully took the case in her arms and said, "Thank you, dear." She observed them further and said in surprise, "Oh my! This bouquet actually reminds me of those that my husband used to pick for me during our walks. The aroma truly soothed me of my troubles and fears and reminded me that I am never alone in this walk of life. Thank you so much, Xuan."


Mrs. Schultz would put the vase down on the wooden countertop table as she wanted to see who would go up next. Junko stood almost on que and came forward with her special gift though small.

What a lucky bouquet of flowers that Xuan had gotten...They were even better because they reminded her mother about the older times when her husband was still around. Xuan sort of wished that he had met the guy. He seemed to be a nice man... Xuan hugged her mother with a wide smile and sat back down on the couch as Junko came next to give her mother a beautiful locket that was hidden behind gift wrapping.

Mrs. Schultz was grateful for the hug from Xuan because she now felt their bond as mother and daughter become closer. Now, it was Junko's turn to present her gift. The mother would thank her before slowly unwrapping it to reveal the small box. "Ooh, what's this?" She slowly opened it up to let out a small gasp in seeing the heart-shaped locket. She then opened the locket to reveal the picture inside: Mrs. Schultz smiling with Junko, Hiro, and their newest addition, Xuan.

Mrs. Schultz closed the locket and held it close to her heart before saying, "Oh, Junko, I love it! And I'm so glad you added Xuan. I shall definitely treasure this. Thank you so much."

Junko would hug her mother and replied, "You're welcome, Mama. I'm so glad you love it." She returned to her seat on the couch with a big smile as she couldn't help but wipe her eyes with her arm. She may be a toughie, but she still had a heart. Finally, it's time for Hiro to present her...somewhat strangely wrapped gift that was pretty big.