Her little business has taken off to the point that she’s probably making as much or more than I am now. But even so, I never expected the day to co...e when she’d return the money I loaned her. Here she is, though, paying me back with interest no less!She laughed when she saw my expression and said, “I’m surprised, too. But what the hell, it’s been a pretty good year. I don’t like living with that nagging feeling that I owe you. Now I don’t.”I thanked her and we talked about not much of anything. Evy made use of the nearby bartender and ordered a drink to nurse and make sure her tipsy buzz continued on while June had an order of a Rum and Coke. Surprisingly her night out had changed, she didn’t imagine it would lead to an interesting new friend. They seemed to talk about nothing and everything while grazing over personal details.Evy perked up hearing one of her favorite songs to dance to, her sudden movements made June spill a little of her drink as she was taking a sip. It slipped down. " And so are you," smiled future Paula.The dream ended and Joanne slept the night away.The next morning, she told the others."So, I have to be patient too," she sighed. "Just got to focus on thenow." Which would be college work?" asked Laura."I guess so. My ambition is to be an hairstylist after all. Just focuson that," said Joanne.Later that day, she turned to Paula."If that is how good your hair looks, I might go for that lengthmyself." This is so not fair! Everyone has seen Paula with waist. In the off-season we’d just daydream about what it would be like to be with a real man like you.” “A what?” “You know, a real man. Someone who cares not just about his friends, but his girl too, and is man enough to show it. Someone who can please his girl. Someone who would do anything to defend or protect his girl.” “And I do all those things?” “All of that and more!” Ella replied, with a kiss to show she meant it. “Wow. Well I’m glad you think so highly of me Ella, because I think the world.