”“Seriously, we have the money. We should use it to make this happen fast. Before Jonathan starts getting court papers filed.”“Yes. You’re a... smart boy. I knew we kept you around for some reason,” she said patting me on the cheek.“I thought it was for my dashing good looks, and witty personality.”“That’s what we want you to think,” she said with a laugh.I tried to look offended but couldn’t hold it, and broke down laughing with her.As I helped her get breakfast ready I thought of something. ’ I moved out into the early fall sunshine and looked around for Nancy. It didn’t seem she was there yet so I put my backpack on my shoulder and crossed my arms. ‘Are you always this uptight?’ I heard Daniel ask against my ear. I turned to look at him. ‘No. Just when the most popular guy hits on me and I know that the only reason he is doing it is to put another notch on his belt.’ I said venom in my voice. Daniel moved back as if I had slapped him. ‘I’m…I’m sorry.’ I said my cheeks suddenly. I quickly stood up and looked around to see who was watching, I searched the faces of my fellow students and it appeared that no one paid me or the picture any attention. The next day after third period, I again went to my locker and there again another Polaroid picture fell to the floor. I scooped it up quickly and glanced around to see if any one was watching again there appeared no one was paying me any attention. I did not look at the picture than, I went to the boys room and into a stall.. "Everything's cool," I said. He nodded and smiled, a bit relieved I think. We sat there, sipping and pondering the evening until the door opened and our two beautiful women came in, flushed and also wearing bathrobes. They sat on the sofa before Emily looked at me and said, "We're all going to sleep in your bed tonight, dad. It's a super king-sized so we'll just about fit. Mum and I have changed the sheets." Then she looked at Jackie, smiled and added, "I've just discovered, that like mum, I.
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