He'dwon 300 quid on a pound wager on the football matches so wanted to go tothe bookie to collect. When asked why he was leaving early, Ace, with apuc...kish smile on his face, told them he had to see a man about a dog. Hisgood mates knew he'd won and he would share his good fortune with them bybuying a round or two.The lucky man waited until the money was in his pocket to start tomentally spend it. The first thing that came to his mind was that Marycould now get a proper gown for the evening wear. " Her eyes widened just a bit, and there was an almostimperceptible pause... "Paula?" Yes, Dorothy, I'm Paula," I said, and in a much softer voice, "I'llexplain later!" I dropped Mom off in her room, helped her into bed,and tucked her in for her nap.On the way out, I stopped at the desk, and explained the situation toDorothy. "Normally, I can't say that I'd approve of trying to foolsomeone with dementia, but, I must admit, you have made your motherhappier than I've seen her in a long time.". She came closer and I gulped, even in my dream. I remember that I smiled though, when she put her arms around me and pulled me into a hug. Then, just as suddenly we were on my bed. Or, some bed, I’m not sure. We were naked. Oh God, I’ll have to hide this notebook real well. She was sitting up in the middle of the bed and I was sitting in her lap, our bodies tangled. Her knees were supporting my back and I leaned on them just to gaze into those blue pools again. They had darkened, becoming. The next thing I heard was my Nan shouting me down for breakfast. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that, I've been living with my Nan for awhile, my granddad past away a year ago and she has had cancer recently so I've been looking after her. Plus it is closer to my college as well. So I went downstairs grabbed my dinner and then ran back up.I suppose I might as well explain my room as most of this story takes place in there. The room is the smallest one in the house. It's big enough for me though..
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