CHAPTER SIX
Mommy took Emma's hand and led her up the winding wooden staircase. "Be careful," she warned, as they reached the dark upstairs landing. Mommy reached out and turned on the light, illuminating a long hallway with doors on both sides.
Mommy led Emma to the first door on the right. "This room is yours," she said, as she pushed open the door and flipped the light switch.
Emma cautiously stepped out from behind Mommy and entered the room. It was larger than her old room, with a big window facing the backyard. There was a window seat where she could sit and read, color, or just daydream.
Emma's Mommy pointed to the corner across from the window. "That's where we can put your bed," she said. She put down Emma's bag and walked towards the window. "And we'll get you some pretty blue curtains for the window-and some nice pillows for the window seat to match."
Mommy sat down on the window seat and motioned for Emma to come closer. Emma walked over and Mommy pulled her into her lap.
"Look," she said pointing outside into the yard. "I know it's dark, but see that tree?"
A large oak tree stood proudly in the middle of the yard, lit up by the moonlight.
"I know you were sad we couldn't bring your swing set, but Daddy and I are going to get you a great big tire swing to hang from that tree. And see all that open space over there?" Emma looked out into the yard. It was much bigger than her old one.
"We are thinking about maybe getting a pool for next summer," Mommy said. "What do you think about that?"
Emma smiled and looked around her new room. "Can I paint the walls any color I want?" she asked.
"Any color," Mommy said with a smile. "As long as I can help."
Emma laughed. "I think I'm going to like it here, Mommy," she said.
