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.”

before Josie could even

went blank upon hearing that. Why is she always

grasped her watch in her hands, overwhelmed by her emotions and thoughts. The sufferings she had been

Ruth tugged on her sleeves,

worries. I’ll just

herself that Dexter was always busy and that it was natural for Leanne.

time around, she called Moses. The

he

Josie’s eyes upon hearing the familiar voice. “Moses,

he had just fallen from his bed. “We finally heard from you! How are you?

explanation. “Not good. I’m stuck at a place called. Southlink. We can’t get out of here, and I can’t tell you much at

worry about it. When you and Arnold went missing, we instantly reported to Mr. Russell. He flew into a rage and sent someone over. They should be on their way now. Mr. Dalton will have to let you go. There’s no doubt

no calming effect on Josie. “Where’s…

cheer her