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2021-09-18 04:02:25Derek
I didnt know her, but she was beautiful and when Ryan and I had talked to her I could sense something good about her. I had seen her before on the route getting her kids to school. When she was with her kids she seemed to be smiling from ear to ear all the time. To see her so upset and shaking behind her angry horrible husband made me sick to my stomach.
My mothers boyfriend was similar and because of him I had lost my mother. I was 13 years old my mom had picked me up from school she had the same smile she always had. It was bright and amazing it could light up a room. The corners of her eyes would crinkle just a little,her brown eyes similar to mine but her eyes had a special twinkle to them. She always said that she gained that twinkle the day I was born. My mother was the sweetest woman and fell under the spell of lies and decit by her boyfriend. He won her over with corny pick up lines cheap cologne and some fancy dinners. Once he won my moms heart he moved his way into our home made me call him dad. All of a sudden he lost his job and my mom was working two jobs to support him and me. He started gambling all of my mothers money, drinking and smoking 2-3 packs a day. With my mothers money and she didnt see it because she was constantly working. The day she had picked me up though she took a different turn.
"Where are we going mama?" I asked quietly
"Your gonna stay with grandma tonight baby, Martin's in a mood and I dont want you to see all that." She smiled back at me.
"Are you staying too? We could have a sleepover!" I told her excitment building up inside of me.
She shook her head, I could see the twinkle dim in her eye.
" I have to work tonight baby and ill be off late. You just enjoy your time with your grandma and grandpa and ill pick you up tomorrow."
When we had reached my grandparents house I admit i was excited I love them. I jumped out of the car and said goodbye to my mom way to quickly screaming I love you back at her. I regret that moment with all my being. I should have kissed her good bye, I should have looked one more time at the twinkle in her eye, my twinkle.
The next thing I knew she was gone. Thats why I knew the woman at 201 Pine lane was meant to be with me. She deserved someone who would cherish her and talk to her the way she deserved. Treat her as my equal and give her my all. I had a feeling though all of my friends felt the same way that I did. They all had their reasons and need to love her. For the first time though I would not mind sharing her, if it meant she had all the love that each of us could give to her.
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The bubbly clerk smiled up at me."Alright Mrs Frances, how would you like the money?""Whatever you have is fine!" I smiled back at her and she started pulling out stacks of cash in several denominations putting them in a bin."Mrs Frances this may take a moment, so if youll have a seat in the office back there we can do this in a more private setting. The bank was empty but I could understand how unsafe it could be if people saw me or the clerk with that amount of money."Of course."I walked over to the office and sat down in one of the comfy chairs. Next I have to figure out what to do.I would need a job, my own home, my car was a gift from my parents so that will be mine. I'd also have to find a lawyer to represent me in matters concering the kids. I wanted them with me and I just know that with as much as James hates me right now and loves perfect Anna I would be portrayed as an unstable figure.I was snapped out of
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I looked at Mr. Reynolds and my heart seemed to flutter taking in this beautiful man. He had to be over 6 foot tall, he had a boy next door look to him his crystal blue eyes surrounded by full lashes, he had dirty blonde hair, while he had muscles he didnt look to big, like some men get when all they do is work out. He had lucscious lips that looked extremely kissable, I couldnt stop staring and taking him all in. He was absoluletly gorgeous.A throat clearing had me jump a bit, but it took me out of my lustful thoughts. I looked around again at the sweet old woman and she winked at me. I felt a blush creep onto my cheeks and looked back at Mr. Reynolds. He gave me a sweet, teasing smile and i felt the blush get deeper.Jeez, I needed to focus. I need this job and its something I would actually be interested in, I did not want to work at a big chain store because it can be a shit show. Focus Lorna."Hi, Mr. Reynolds my name is Lorna Frances.
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