Daddy Is Coming Back Home!

Mara promptly returned to her room and grabbed her phone. Then she dialed his number. First ring, second ring, third ring, but just when she thought it would go unanswered, he suddenly picked it up.

"Good morning, Mara," his baritone filled her ears and she realized just how long it had been since the last time she spoke to him.

"Good morning, Mr. Mike. How do you do?", Mara asked hesitatingly.

"I'm fine, Mara. Any problems?"

"Not really. It's just... I wanted to, you know, find out if I could go bring em... I mean, can I go to the prison now to get my boyfriend?"

"Oh no, no, no. It's not yet time. We're yet to begin proceedings here at the courthouse. But don't worry. I'm here at the court premises. When we're done, I'll let you know immediately."

"Oh." Mara sounded surprised. "Will it take that long? I thought..."

"It might take some time, but not too much time. Don't worry. I'll keep you posted. Take care."

Then the line was disconnected. Mara sat there staring at the phone. She co