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She let out a deep breath before she replied, “Oh, you're going to school in August. I'll be home in no time and back to my everyday schedule. Don't believe me, just watch!” “Alright, old lady. There's no need to get sassy with me.” I laughed. “I'm just telling you how it is.” “Yes, ma'am. I hear you.” “Hey, wait a minute. It's only twelve. You didn't go to church today?” “No, I didn't make it.” “Don't make this into a habit.” “I'm not, I'll be in the house of the Lord next Sunday,” I reassured her. “Good, oh, how was your date?” “It went well. I told Sterling about my past, and he still wants to be my friend.” “That's wonderful. I'm glad that you're opening up to someone. To tell you the truth, I think he's boyfriend material. You better …show more content…

“Yes, really. Nobody messes with my baby.” “Simmer down. She was only doing her job.” “I understand all that, I'm calm. Now tell me her name.” “It's Angel, and for some strange reason I think she knows daddy.” There was a long pause, and my grandmother didn't say a word. “Grandma, did you hear what I said? I think this Angel woman knows or knew my daddy.” “Why would you ask a thing like that?” “Because she said that she was one of the officers that were there that day.” “What day?” “The day that daddy killed my mom.” “That doesn't mean a thing. It sounds like she just has a good memory.” “Well, she saw a picture of dad that I had.” “How'd she see that?” She asked. “Well, while I was on the shoulder of the road collecting myself, I decided to read the letter that dad had written me. He sent a picture this time too, I hadn't seen him in so long I broke down.” “Aw, bless your heart. I think that's why the officer wanted to hug you. It may have been her motherly instincts.” “It may have been, but she saw that picture of daddy when I got out to give her a hug. It was on my lap and almost fell on the ground, but she grabbed at it in mid-air. She looked at it and made a face before she handed it back to me.” “What kind of face?” “She kind of shook her head and bit her bottom lip.” “You don't say.” “Yes. Granny, I think she knows him. Plus, daddy told me that he had a new lady friend named Angel.” “Oh my God.

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