Mrs. Baker apologized for the loud AC during our visit
Last summer, my sister and I canceled our summer plans and went home.
We felt the urge to be near our parents after such a long separation in 2020. It had been tough for us since we lived alone in different cities. Even though we spoke all the time, we couldn’t wait to go home and be with them. During our visit, we also went to see Mrs. Baker. She had helped mom and dad look after us since we were little when our parents had been busy at work. As a retired high school teacher, she became our nanny and a tutor, which is how we managed to get into the best colleges on full scholarships. Mrs. Baker’s house was 5 minutes from ours, and she welcomed us with open arms. Her air conditioner was the first thing that caught my attention the minute I stepped into the house. Normal air conditioners make a slight buzzing noise. But, Mrs. Baker’s cooling unit was making a loud banging noise that worried my sister and me. She noticed our concern and apologized for the noise air conditioning, saying the HVAC mechanic was yet to come by and fix it. We took it upon ourselves to call the AC company once more and explain this was the home of an elderly lady. We knew the local AC company always put the repairs of older adults in the community at the top of their lists. This yielded results as an AC mechanic was at Mrs. Baker’s door half an hour later. He was ready to fix the faulty air conditioning making so much noise.