FINALLY!

Excusing himself, Heron quickly summoned Derrick's shadow the moment he left the room.

Yes, he had to convince Lala that everything was okay and Derrick wasn't in the hospital like he had told her a while ago.

Wait! Would Lala be convinced? Heron hoped his plan would work.

"I missed you so much Derrick. Where were you?"Lala asked as she hugged the shadow thinking that it was Derrick.

"I missed you too baby. I hope brother didn't trouble you, did he?"the shadow responded under Heron's control.

"No. Your brother didn't trouble me at all."

"I know. He's a good man, isn't he?"

"Hmmm."

"Anyway I'm going somewhere. I have something very important to attend to. Make my brother feel at home. I promise I will be back before you know it, okay baby?"

"Alright love. Take care of yourself. I love you."

Poor Lala! She was being romantic with the shadow. Heron felt he was full of laughter but he had to control himself and act like nothing was funny.

"Won't you say you love me back?"

Of course Lala w