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Chapter 17-- Molly and Dolly and Polly: Damian

First week of March 2025 Last week of March Melancholy Molly and her sister Dolly stopped by for a chat with Eat some pizza Polly (nick name due to her Appetite for pizza) again. The three of Them set out to find a fig tree with its Delicious dazzling decorations. Polly said to Dolly I hope when we Find the tree we may sample some figs or Else what would be the use of this Trip demanding all of our energy. Molly said "you suppose we can Take it home our selves if it's not to large?" "Maybe." Dolly said "Why not." They had walked a solid mile before Sitting on the curb to rest. "Come On you two, it's just around the corner." Polly interrupted then started walking away. "A man named Bill sold fig trees from His backyard." Polly murmured as they Stepped onto the property. Bill was reading a newspaper on his Porch when the three approached. "Well." Bill got to his feet. "Hello, we would like to buy a Fig tree. Dolly spoke Shifting her Weight from one side To the other "What's your price?" Dolly insisted on brashness. "Well." Bill said "about $300." Molly and Polly began to wrangle Bluff banter and bid their way to a Lower price. Various prices were Mentioned until they finally came To an Agreement of $200 The tree they chose was to heavy For them to handle. Polly called Her boyfriend Damian. He arrived Ten minutes later. Damian greeted The sisters quietly then he hoisted The tree up into the back of his big black And blue pick up truck. It was a Modern model, seated all Comfortably. They left quite Quickly. "Now wait a minute, Whose yard will it be in?" Molly Said folding her arms. "We all Contributed." Polly added. Squeezing her folded arms in Frustration. "BUT... not in equal Amounts." Dolly made her Contention obvious. Then purposeful Pondering was projected. Polly Reluctantly agreed. "OK!!, she threw Up both hands to confirm her Defeat "OK, Damian make a right turn At this intersection." Polly gave Directions. "Right here." Molly said After recognizing their Well Kept lawn. "I'll come to your house With y'all for a while." Polly said leaping From the slowing truck. Damian Placed the tree in their backyard. Damian Cautiously questioned "Am I included in this party?" Polly push him, "of course you Are, we're staying for a visit." She enabled her cell phone and Immediately began ordering Pizza. " 2 large pizzas on me!" Damian said proudly. "You know Something?" Dolly started but Damian interrupted saying, "We Have to become more Acquainted" He watched Dolly nervously walk away. Dolly tried not to Notice him afterwards. But Damian noticed her. Damian approached her now saying, "Be easy Dolly, You know me now." She said, "there's still some things We don't know about each other." Like me and Molly are fraternal twins." He commented "Isn't that remarkable." Eat some pizza Polly ordered two pizza pies. "Pizza's on me!" Damian said a second time he was in A jovial mood as he watched Dolly. Then he opened the door Revealing the pizza delivery guy. Damian was in control he Gave the Delivery guy $40 and A thank you. They ate relentlessly. As dapper Damian helped Devour 2 pizzas pies. everybody was hungry when dapper Damian dished dirty tricks of prosperous Sales pitches. And they all sat Around eating pizza pie and Talking. After, it was on to the living Room when Molly noticed Damian Watching Dolly. Polly was in the Kitchen searching for a beverage making herself at home. Damian Licked his Lips, Dolly diverted Her eyes and searched for a window. She was suddenly heated. Damian said, "Hey Dolly, we're about to leave in a second. But...I'm sure we'll see each other soon. Good seeing you again Dolly." Dolly Reciprocated, "Yes, nice. and thanks for helping with The tree." She was relieved To know They were going to leave but it seemed As though Damian really didn't want to Make that trip just then. He checked On Polly. she was on her phone. He approached Dolly again with a few Smooth words and quiet Charisma Uttering "I hope I'll get to dance with You at the Copy Cat Club if you plan On going." She replied with a weak Barely audible, "Yes ahuh." He smirked Slyly and said, "Good, good, see you There Dolly." Then stepped back Toward Polly's direction. She Could only Notice his massive body "oho boy." She heard the door close. While she Stood transfixed in the living room. Molly returned to the living room After Polly and Damian left. "Are You okay, Dolly?" Dolly wanted to Confess her attraction for Polly's Boyfriend. But that was a problem. Molly probed, "I think I know Dolly, You are sick, I need a thermometer. We should take your temperature." Dolly confessed half way, Molly I'm... Scared." Molly consoled her, "Stay Clear Dolly." Dolly laughed, "oh Ha It's that easy, Molly!" Time passed they Discussed the final plans of the Copy Cat Club with Damian and Polly.

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