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Chapter 15 -- Damian and Polly: 2025 Another Year With Polly

A cool February evening Damian was Asleep. He felt somebody rubbing His chest. "Leave me girl." Polly Rolled out of bed and announced "Damian, you should move in with me! I want you to move in! Wake up Damian!" "I know You hear me." He had his Eyes closed, "What's the time?" "8 o'clock, why is there somewhere You wanna be?" She walked around The bed and sat down with her hand On his chest. "So what do...before She finished the question, he murmured "No." Her response "oh you don't... Again he flamed up on Her. "What?!" Exactly do you expect From this relationship Polly!?" She Was trying for a sensible answer. He would not consider her response. He roguishly explained, "You see Sweetheart. I am a bachelor Polina. I hope... I know you understand that." She started crying. "You hurt my Feelings Damian." He wiped her Tears, "I don't mean to hurt you Polly Those are just the facts." Then he Mercilessly stated, "Don't push this Any more Polly." He stroked her cheek. Then strolled to the door and said, "I'll be back later." The next day Polly left for work 7 o'clock morning Time. She had started teaching at P.S 91 last year. She was grateful for the work with kids. It Wasn't her dream job yet. She wanted A bachelors degree in education. Damian encouraged her. "You have Big dreams Polly." She remembered Him saying that over the phone. It was an average day until, Havus John got sick. Polly escorted him to the nurses office. . They waited a few minutes He became restless. Then vomited in front of the door. The nurse opened the exam room door Making sure there wasn't any problems She saw the vomit on the floor which was spotless minutes ago. She said, "I'll be with you soon. Somebody will clean that." Polly's day was over. little Havus's Mother will be along to collect him In about 30 minutes. Finally the nurse Appeared at the exam room doorway Again and allowed a young female To leave the area. "Oh, you're a new nurse." Polly thought then said, "I'm Polly Harvey." She extended her hand. The nurse replied, "nice to meet you Ms Harvey, I'm Molly Daughtry." Polly continued, "When did you start Here?" The nurse placed her long Braids up in a bun and said, "3 weeks ago." Polly volunteered "Uh I've been teaching here for Almost a year." "That's...nice." Molly was amused and didn't know Why? As time whizzed by the two Woman became friends. Polly Invited Molly to see a movie So, Molly asked "is it a problem if I invite my sister we're twins we Usually hang together." Polly said. "No, no that's not a problem, not at All bring her! I'd like to meet her." One week passed now its February 2025 Movie night the women agreed to Meet at the movie location. Molly Showed up with Dolly just as she Said she would. They sat in Molly's Car waiting for Polly and chatted. Polly was already Inside the theater. minutes passed. Dolly and Molly Decided to leave the car and search For Polly inside the theater. Dolly stepped away for A bathroom break, Molly went with Her. Now Polly searched outside. Then came back Inside and they bumped into Each other after the sisters emerged From the bathroom. Molly exclaimed "Polly we were looking all over for You girl! Uh never mind, this is my Twin sister Dolly." Polly said "oh fraternal." Dolly quipped "so what's the movie people? Oh hi Polly". I'm glad to meet you." They agreed on A movie, a romantic comedy. They Didn't enjoy it much. After the Movie they returned to Polly's. A couple of days zoomed on and Dolly and Molly revisited Polly. They watched cable movies had fun. The clock was in steady motion now. When Polly Exclaimed "oh wow! You know I have a cousin She's like my sister since I'm an only child her Name's Holly. Ha ha! So there's 4 of us. Me and Holly and Dolly and Molly. They watched her and couldn't find their words. For a few seconds. Then Dolly broke the silence "Seriously Polly Holly Dolly and Molly?" Polly answered, "Yess Dolly girl You should meet her. She looks kinda like you." Then she left the room Returning with a photo album. They talked about The Copy Cat Club. Dolly said, "Molly I've been Thinking we should plant a tree a fig tree or some Kind of fruit tree tree in our backyard. I think that Would be so...outstanding. kind of outlandish A little bit of break from the norm." Molly Raised her eye brows, "Okay Sis, okay!" Polly and Molly laughed. a knock on the door. Polly looked At the video cam. She Squealed "Oh its Damian!" She turned to Molly And said, "Y'all leaving Right?" They turned to each other Secretly Repeating, "Damian?" Polly let the door open. They couldn't see Damian until he passed the doorway. He kissed Polly then noticed Molly and Dolly as He entered. Polly said "oh" as she touched His arm. "Baby, these are my friends Molly and her sister Dolly." Dolly and Molly came face to face gave Each other the serious look. Molly Spoke first echoing Dolly's thoughts. "Polly? Baby!? Ascending from her Shock Dolly uttered "Whaaat seriously." Polly responded, "What?" Oh Y'all leaving we want to be alone!" Damian said, "Noo, I'm involved! High up on this, we don't need to be alone, we're all Friends here!" Polly said, "Damian no." The sisters said, "DAMIAN!?" Polly looked sick. they were Bound to Meet. But this was Not the response Polly expected. Molly said, "okay, Polly we'll leave." Damian watched Dolly the whole time. Dolly blurted, "See you at The Copy Cat Club! Polly!" Damian cleared his throat and Looked at Dolly, "We will make arrangements ASAP. Dolly, right?" She said, "Yes Dolly, right." His nostrils flared. Polly tried not to notice while trying to close the door before Damian had a Complete photographic image in his mind. "Later Dolly, Molly." Damian muttered Then Molly said, "Come on sis his testosterone is poisoning the air." Dolly dreamly replied, "Yesss." Then Damian left Polly's place and ran to catch the sisters Following them home.

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