Talking About Business

Candy was furious but not with Kenneth but with herself. She was ashamed of herself because she gave in so quickly to his teasing. She needs to be firm and hard to him. She must not show him she was stumbling for it. She wouldn't let herself continued to be play and laugh at. Next time, she will spin it in her palms.

Surprisingly she did, and awoke the next day to clear skies and sunshine.

Kenneth was already up and dressed when she went downstairs. He sat on the living room, talking with his mother. A small empty coffee cup and a phone sat on a table at his side.

Catching sight of her, he pressed a finger to his lips, and gestured for her to join them.

"Good morning, darling." Mrs. Ruiz greeted her and her lips formed a sweet smile.

She approached her and made a small kiss on the cheek in greeting.

"I'm hungry. Now that you're here, we'll eat together." He picked up the phone, pressed a button and spoke briefly with whoever an