Blind Date Turned Proposal

“Is this the phone you mentioned?”

Ruth followed Josie’s gaze and waved her watch. “Yeah! I use this to contact the bodyguards.” Suddenly, her voice faltered. “I’m so sorry for them…”

Josie knew how traumatic it would be for a young child to witness that violence.

She caressed Ruth’s head and asked tentatively, “I lost my phone. Can I make a call with yours?”

She assumed Ruth would not agree, but to her surprise, she handed the watch over. Josie looked through the watch thoroughly. There were no hidden microphones. Well, I don’t suppose Wayne would be so sick as to monitor a child like that. And he wouldn’t have thought that I could use this.

She trembled hopefully and quickly dialed a number, praying internally that Dexter would pick it up.

After three rings, the call ended.

Taken aback, Josie rang a few more times. Finally, the call connected, but a woman answered, “We’re not interested in loans, thank you.”

hung up before Josie could even speak.

blank upon hearing that. Why is she always picking

thoughts. The sufferings she

Josie?” Ruth tugged on her sleeves, seeing her in

just make another

tried to convince herself that Dexter was always busy and that it was natural

she called Moses. The call

is this?” he piped vigilantly.

Josie’s eyes upon hearing the

he exclaimed, followed by a loud thud. It seemed like he had just fallen from his bed. “We finally heard from you!

didn’t have the time for a lengthy explanation. “Not good. I’m stuck at a place called. Southlink. We

a rage and sent someone over. They

no calming effect on Josie. “Where’s…

comparisons. Still, such words couldn’t cheer her knowing