Once Upon A Love Story

a sit down on the couch in Fra

rnelia replied, settl

"How did you budge? Congratulations,

nd waved her hand dismissi

ornness from you, and Sidney got hers from him. It'

walked in. "Good a

dear," the family

proached Reina. "Hi,

work? Did you finish on time, or

e the day off,"

th a teasing grin. "I gues

, for

up. "I'm going to the mall to ge

agreed, and the two of

concerned look. "Mom, are you taking your pills? Are

ow. "Relax, doctor Mom.

ry in her eyes. "I'm just worried, Mom.

Cornelia r

" Esme said, st

hop, a bit hesitant. "Mr.

ling warmly. "Hey, boy. How are yo

d. "What? Watt di

ead. "I haven't s

accommodation, s

rank said, patting Cal on the should

having finished her work. "D

ne," Cal

ey said, looking at her fat

. "He isn't a bad boy after a

. What happened, Dad? He was talking

t at all. It's nothing, Sidne

id, though she still seemed unsu

logized once more. "Sorry agai

oy," Frank re

toward the door. "Ha

then muttered to himsel

walked in with a grin. "Really? You don't tell me anything anymore? Fran

der. "I can't count the favors you've bestowed upon

"They're shutting down

"Since a weird complaint was

y. I have a better place fo

lling Jimmy into a tight hug. "This is the reason

back. "Promise me you'll never hid

Promise me you'l

together. "I can't,

unwavering tenacity and resolute determination are truly r

ording to Esme, it'

hem shared a

immy said, st

im. I appreciate it,"

en she heard a familiar voice. "Hey, Reina!" Keisha

g to face her friend

l grinning. "Yeah,

"I have no idea. I'm a

lly get it." She looked aroun

e," Reina

ping. Guess I'll see you later." She t

le said flatly,

e's mood, waved. "Okay, go

" Reina called af

a puzzled expression. "What was that all about? Sh

were talking. She means no harm, Cecile

little put off. "Okay,

ust have to pay for the

heckout counter, and as they exited