Page 5 of His Virgin Angel

“I’m sorry.” She lowered herself down into the chair opposite him. He was pressing some keys onto his phone, and then he looked up.

“I apologize. Have you eaten?”

“I tell you this every time. I eat when I get home.”

He smiled. “So, how was your week?”

“You ask this all the time.” She chuckled. “I did a few days at the college this time, and I helped Brian with his school work. He’s, erm, he’s having a few troubles at school.”

Jack’s face changed. “What kind of trouble?”

“Some of the kids taunt him because he doesn’t have a Mom or a Dad.”

“Kids are fucking assholes.”

She nodded. “I agree. He says it doesn’t bother him.”

“You can see differently.”

“It hurts him, you know. Not because he wants Mom but because it reminds him of being with her. She didn’t want him, and told him regularly that he was a waste of space.”

Jack reached over, placing his hand over hers. “You’ve got no reason to worry, sweetie. Your mother is never going to hurt you again.”

“How did you do it?”

“Do what?”

“Get us away from her, and not have the social services come and interview us, or stop you.”

Jack smirked. “I’m the kind of guy that gets what I want.”

“I already figured that out. How was your week?”

“Busy and productive.”

“You once told me you own many businesses.”

“I do, and I promise, you don’t want to know about them.”

She took a deep breath. “Mr. Mystery. No problem. Will you be ready to order?”

“I will. Drake is bringing my date.”

“Okay. Do you think this one will last a little longer?” she asked.

“I don’t know. We’ll see. If you ever need me, please call.”

She had all of his personal contact information, which surprised her.

“I will. You’re a sweet man, thank you.”

“Not many people will call me sweet.”

“Then they don’t know you.” She got up and left him alone. “I’ll come back as soon as your date is here.”

“Sit with me a while. Don’t make me wait on my own.”

“I thought you were working. That’s what you do right?”

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