He picks up on the third ring. His voice is a little annoyed but he doesn’t hang up on me. ‘What do you want?’ I swallow hard and try to think o...f the best way to approach the matter. ‘Hey, Fred, I was wondering if I could speak with Evelyn. I want her back, if she agrees. I was wrong and I’m sorry for the trouble I caused. I’ll pay you the original price and more…’ I stop when Fred laughs. ‘You stupid little rock star. You think if you just throw money at a problem it will go away. Well, Evelyn. I said with what I hoped was a note of annoyance in my voice. He sure seems perfect for you She chuckled slightly, and the downward note at the end gave me the since that she didnt think he was perfect for her at all. She recovered quickly though said good bye and jogged to him and gave him a hug. They left and went to see the newest chick flick, leaving me a Pepé, in the back yard. When she arrived home that evening she sought me out. I had found a secluded corner in the familys computer. Finally she looked over to me again and, looking at my lap with its tell-tale bulge said 'Well, you seem to be enjoying yourself anyway - I'll think about it' and said no more. The squirming and thigh clenching continued and again that ghost of a smile as if she was mulling over my proposal. All too soon I was pulling the car into their garage and as we alighted she said 'OK; but I set the rules, agree'? I acquiesced.Stepping into the sitting room she asked me to put the kettle on while she. But, I was hop…”“What’s a library?” Blaze cut her off.“It’s a place where you can borrow books or sit there and read them.”“There is such a wonderful place? Do we have to pay a lot to get access?”“No, it’s free for all children. I just need to register you.”“Perfect! Can we go there now?” Blaze asked enthusiastically.“I wanted to do some more shopping though…”“Can’t you just leave me at the library while you shop, aunty?” Blaze persisted.“I guess I can, but I wanted to spend more time with.
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