“And now she’s a smart, responsible, well-adjusted young woman and you’re the best daddy and hubby a woman could ask...” her mother trailed of... as Piper left earshot and into her room.Piper smiled at the thought of her parents. They were so proud of her and loved her so much. She didn’t want to ever disappoint them.She closed the door and waited for the message. She definitely didn’t need her father to see her phone buzz with any illicit messages. Right on time, it came. “It is time for your. I thanked her. I told her thanks for the 30 min schedule. She was happy as i stood by my words.I told her again for next paper i need to fight with your staff for schedule or what n she said not required if i contacted a day b4 for schedule. I said what if i want 30 min schedule. She said i can get in touch with her directly. I thought she would give her cell but she gave a direct land line num. I didn’t mind at all. I walked away without thanking her properly as i was happy bout clearing my. "All that suffering for nothing. Now what? I guess work and loneliness is in my future. I've been burned twice. Not sure I have it in me to try again.The ladies came from the kitchen and sat down one on each side of me.Cindy handed me a snifter. "Here drink Peter, not that it will make you feel better about what happened but you should enjoy the moment. You have caring friends and a company to run. Things will work out. You'll be hurting for long time. There will be really bad days but then. ’ Liesel turned to him and let her arm holding the phone drop to her side. ‘I couldn’t put you out, though. You barely know me.’ And I barely know you, she thought. ‘No, it’ll be great. I have an extra room, I hardly ever get visitors. You can use my laptop, if getting a head-start on your article is what you’re worried about.’ Cole looked at her pleadingly. She shrugged and assented. Cole had made her dinner, chicken with orange glaze. He had lent her his laptop, asked whether she wanted to.