Mama

Mama listened as the man babbled. Her daughter fidgeted at her side.

"I swear to you Ma'am, I will take good care of her."

"Mmm-hmm." Mama waited. Sure enough, he continued.

"I'm the boss at the Audi dealership, so I'm making good money."

Mama raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"

The man stood taller. "That's right," he asserted. "I run a tight ship there. Everyone does what I say."

"Interesting." Mama pointed to the couch. "Sit."

He dropped into it, a look of relief on his face.

Mama's smile was slow and deliberate.

"Good boy."

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Thank you for lingering