''Er riecht nach Ihnen , Frau Schröder . Pech gehabt .''Ich schüttelte den Kopf . ''Ich kann Ihnen das Geld dafür geben .''''Nein , Frau Schröder ... Dass hätten Sie vor einer Stunde einer Kassiererin geben müssen .''''Aber ich ...''Er lachte rau . ''Seien Sie still und verschlimmern Sie Ihre Lage nicht noch .''Also verstummte ich . ''Wir haben zwei Optionen , Frau Schröder . Ich gebe Ihnen das Teil zurück , Sie ziehen es wieder an und gehen für mich auf Ihre wunderschönen Knie .''Ich zuckte. Just as Dave sat down the chime sounded announcing a visitor waiting at the main gate. Since Dave was closest to the intercom to the front gate, he got up and went inside to see who was visiting.Dave pushed the button on the intercom; “Welcome to the Circle. Who are you and who are you here to see?” He tried to sound friendly and helpful as he asked the questions. He thought it might be the caterers or party planners returning for some of their gear.“Hi Dave. It’s Erin. I’m here to see you and. ”“Your father is here somewhere ... make yourself vanish before we start something no one here would want to witness,” she said, giving me a peck on the lips.The doorbell rang and I went to see Peter and his wife, alongside Paul and his. Pulling up was Tracy, so I went to help her get Andy, and the stuff she carries everywhere she goes.Jenny and Elizabeth came up, honking their horn. Wow, mom was fixing this meal for so many people. Lastly, Stuart joined us, getting a gnarly kiss from Princess. "I bet they have a best costume prize. Most of these dances do."She smiled and chuckled. "You're really getting into this, aren't you? I thought I'd have a hard time convincing you to go with me and wear a costume."I shook my head. "Why would I turn down a date with a dark-haired beauty like you? If I have to make myself look foolish to get an invitation to be with you, I'll do it."That seemed to surprise her even more. The fact was, I was being truthful. In my opinion, she was by far the most.