Gaining his trust

“I’ll be back in three hours time. Hopper is waiting for me to come and visit him. It’s past his visiting time.”

“It’s okay, Penelope. I’ll stay back here with James. I can’t leave him alone in this condition.” Helen responded.

“Of course. I’ll be back, okay? Please take care of him and yourself.”

Penelope opened the door and stepped out of the house. After shutting the door, Helen heaved a loud sigh and turned to look at James.

“How did you two meet?” James asked out of the blue.

“You mean Penelope and I?” Helen answered, and he bounced his head.

“I never got the chance to ask until now. Maybe this story would help me while away the time. I’m trying to get this situation out of my head but I’m finding it hard. Please help me.”

Helen bounced her head and sat next to him on the couch. “Well, we both first met in high school. In grade one. It was not a pleasant meeting because I bumped into her that day, and also spilled her drink on her white t-shirt. She was so mad at me even th