Mackenzie's Trials part 2

Mackenzie again started to relax. Nothing happened during dinner, so Mackenzie was confident nothing embarrassing was going to happen. Then, as dessert was being served, Mr. Johnston tapped his glass. Uh-oh... thought Rosa. She saw a look of panic cross her sister’s face. “He’d never ask you to make a speech,” Rosa whispered. “I hope you’re right,” sighed Mackenzie.

Mr Johnston talked for a while about how this banquet would help with the upkeep costs  for the lighthouse, then handed the microphone to his wife. She talked about a variety of different things, then said,”I think Mackenzie would like to say a few words”. Rosa gasped. Mackenzie screamed. Just then, the power went out. In the following confusion, Mackenzie ran out of the ballroom and didn’t stop running until she reached the shore outside.

                                  Chapter 2

“Mackenzie! Mackenzie! Where are you?” came a voice. A beam of light scanned the rocks. Mackenzie saw more lights and caught a glimpse of Rosa’s face in the light. “Mackenzie? We’re so sorry! We never should have done that!” her mother’s voice called out into the darkness. Mackenzie stepped into her sister’s light. “Mackenzie!” shrieked Rosa. Mackenzie was engulfed in her family’s arms. “I’m so sorry,” repeated her mother.  Mackenzie followed her family into the lighthouse kitchen.

“I never thought I’d be so stupid,” sighed Mr. Johnston. “I should have known this would happen.”  “Don’t be so critical,” said Rosa. “ I should have tried harder to change your mind.”  “Well, think of where we might be if it hadn’t been for Mrs. Roland.” said Mackenzie. It had turned out that Mrs Roland had known what was going to happen. She had gone down to the basement and turned of the power just in time. The lighthouse family all agreed that they were in debt to her for that. “Exactly,” said her mom, setting five mugs of steaming hot cocoa on the table. “Why the extra mug?” asked Rosa. “ I was hoping Mrs. Roland might join us,” replied Mrs. Johnston. Just then, the housekeeper walked. “Care to join us?” asked Mr. Johnston. “Gladly,” said Mrs. Roland. “But girls, it’s school tomorrow. I believe you two should be getting to bed.” So the sisters finished their hot chocolate and went to bed.

“Mackenzie! Mackenzie, wake up!”  Mackenzie groaned. Rosa was shaking her shoulders. “I’m awake,” she grumbled. “Good,” said Rosa. She was already dressed. “Mom says get dressed and come down for breakfast.” She sauntered of to the kitchen. Mackenzie dressed and followed.