Bertha made it sound so simple.

She talked about ’it as if it was something easy.

"Who told you I bought a house?" Stella asked in confusion. She hadn't mentioned buying a house to anyone.

"I was about to ask you too. Buying a house is a big deal. ’Why didn’t you discuss it with your own mother?"

Stella couldn't help but scoff. "Was going to college not a big deal too? Do you remember what you say back then? You said it was my business, my ...