I didn’t kiss you in the morning just to tease you. Don’t misunderstand me.” I said. Mom said,” I know my son very well. I will be waiting for...you in the evening.” Mom kept the phone. I attended the classes and returned home as usual. Dad opened the door. My eyes searched for mom. She was in the kitchen preparing some snacks for me. I went near her and hugged her from behind. I asked,” What are you preparing mom.” “Your dad is here.” Mom said slowly. “I know. He does not think wrong if I hug. I nodded my understanding and concern.“I wouldn’t worry unduly. We’ve talked about this stuff,” she said. “Like we’ve both agreed, she does have a head on her shoulders. I think she’ll know where to draw the line. Still, keeping an eye out would not be a bad thing.“Yes, yes, I agree. At least she’s talking to me about personal things even if some of it is not exactly meaningful,” I said.“For sure. Keep her talking and let her know indirectly that you won’t be condemning her if she makes a. At length they pulled back. They gazed at each other and then Polly smiled. Garry had never seen her look so happy and full of joy. He smiled back and they fell into each other's arms again but not for so long as last time.Garry gently disengaged. He grinned. "I nearly forgot," he said.He fished in his pocket and pulled out the jewellery box. He opened it and, taking out the ring, slipped it on her finger.Polly looked at it and her eyes again filled with tears. "It's beautiful," she whispered.. An hour went by, and there was the sound of the doorbell and David entered the house with Andrea, who he introduced as his daughter. She was quiet, and dressed in not to unfamiliar a manner to myself, except she was wearing a blue dress. John told me to take Andrea into my room to play. She was very quiet, and didn't say anything for the first ten minutes, just sat on the edge of the cot and looked downwards."What's wrong Andrea?" I eventually found the courage to ask.Silence, she looked at me.