THE GUY NEXT DOOR
"Okay Emily. I'm glad to have met you. Despite the fact that we are strangers, if you ever want to communicate, I owe you a secret. I'll pay you back for that secret, as long as it won't harm you, alright, mija?
She has a reassuring quality about her. the sensation of donning my favorite pajamas or curling up with hot chocolate on the couch on a wet day. She doesn't look judgmental or even overly curious. Just sincere goodwill.
“Okay. ” I nod.
She nods, "Okay," before getting up from the chair and returning to the porch. "You have my word on that. Everybody needs friends. Despite my advanced age, I still have a decent voice. I can see you in the middle. Even if Emery is sitting next to you,