Past:
SWEET TALKS, SWEET DATES
Stanley took Michelle out for dinner at least once a week, sometimes twice. And they talked about everything, arts, politics, sports… They enjoyed sharing facts about their lives, their dreams. She often mentioned how much she was relieved for not having to go to jail.
“At least some good came out of all this stress, Stanley.”
“What do you mean?”
“Well, according to the conditions of my loan, and again, thank you so much for that… In six years, I will have paid all my debts and become the proud owner of a nice restaurant. I can finally have my own business which has always been my dream.”
“And you made a new friend.”
“Yes, Stanley. You are the cherry on top of my cake.”
“Sweet silly girl.”
“I am not so young anymore. I am already 26.”
“Tell that to a guy who is 38 and you will make
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Chapter 19 – A loving dad
From the day Bethany was born, Stanley started to shine. He took the baby on his lap and danced cheek to cheek with her.Stanley sang to her, talked to her, and bought her many clothes and toys.He was generous to buy them for Scott too. The truth is that Stanley enjoyed being a father. Many of his appointments were canceled because he would rather go to the park with Michelle and the children.They spent weeks at the beach house and he explained to Bethany about the ocean, and the sky, the trees, and nature in general. She couldn´t even speak but she seemed to be paying attention to her dad and she followed his hand as he showed her around.Scott also loved Bethany with all his heart and he called her ‘little sister’. He often gave her his toys and offered her ice cream or chocolate. Michelle explained to him that the baby only drank milk for now, but it was very kind and generous of him to offer. He was proud to be a big brother.<
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