Because the result wasn't as good as we expected, we went to a bar for some drinks to calm down our disappointment. It was there I met Madeleine by a ...oincident.Madeleine was a very handsome woman in her mid-thirties. Classy dressed and with a bright smile, which immediately put me in a good mood. She was alone at that bar and I happened to get the empty stool next to her. We began small talk and after a short time we talked like old friends. Of course I saw that she had two golden rings on her. I remember my coat getting soaked.After a while, she stopped crying and just sat there with me leaning against her. Did I ever tell you I am a sucker for being petted behind my ears? No? Well I am. Anyway, she started to rub me behind the ears in little circular motions. I guess I started to go to sleep or something, because a leaned over too far and almost slumped into her lap. She pushed me upright and looked at me laughing. I didn’t know whether to be hurt or laugh with her.Then her. ..or so I thought."I ventured out in public for the first time on the 26th, losing myself inthe after-Christmas sales crowds. After all, I needed a wardrobe! I didn'thave too much to spend, though, and that's when I realized I needed to find ajob. I knew I didn't have any real skills, but did have looks now; I decidedto seek a receptionist's job. I figured maybe I could get my foot in the doorof an office, and work my way up until I could find a husband, and startliving out my dream."I went to. "Or what she sees in herself," I said."There is that," agreed Leeza. "She must have a stick-tight Guardian Angel on her shoulder." Yeah," I agreed, "One that's not easily embarrassed."I dragged out a bag and started putting stuff into it – shampoo, clean undies, jeans, and so forth. Leeza just sat there watching for a few minutes, then, "Speaking of Guardian Angels, Sweetie, I hope you're not going to be needing one. Or maybe you figure you already got one?"I smiled back at her, "I figure.".