I'm fine now. I'm sorry I disturbed you. This hasn't been a good night for you, has it?"When Kari shot me a beatific smile, I suddenly realized I was ...n love with her. I smiled back at her, trying to mirror the feelings that I got from her smile. Even in the dim light I could see her smile grow even brighter, until suddenly I almost needed my sunglasses here in the near darkness. Together we reached out for each other and moved into an embrace. My mouth near her ear whispered, "I am so in love. Malcolm's mother opened the door and stepped back to let them enter. Malcolm followed the other two in and was instantly clasped in his mother's arms. Her embrace seemed to last forever, but she finally released him and turned to Sasha. Sasha was a little taller than Mrs. Stevenson, who had to look up to look into her eyes. Sasha met her eyes steadily, and Mrs. Stevenson nodded."I see what you mean, Malcolm," she said, holding Sasha's eyes, "young lady, you are very welcome in our house. I hope. Well, she’s lost the family she usually babysits for as they’ve moved away and she mentioned that she was looking for some evening babysitting work. So I have said that we would like to use her sometimes. Are you happy with that?” As I said it, I crossed my fingers in my pocket.“That’s great. We have my brother’s dinner party Saturday. See if she’s available.”“I’ll do it now.”I got my phone out and WhatsApp’d Anna.She replied almost immediately confirming she was available and sent her. I'll bet you are getting tired of wearing the same thing!" he said with a smile."Oh yes, Master! I like the dress, but it will be nice to have something different to wear!" she said.After they ate breakfast, they headed out shopping. Mark knew of some shops that would have just what he wanted for Bella and he headed over to one of them where he knew a couple of the saleswomen."Mr. McConnell! How nice to see you again!" the saleswoman said when they came in."Hello, Kathy, nice to see you too..