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Their greetings die off, all of them staring questioningly up at me.
I look around at them curiously. My mother’s nothing if not thorough. It really seems that she’s covered all of her bases here.
Hell, there’s even one that looks a bit like Percy.
I’m sure that in her bitterness, good ole Mom actually thought that this would tempt me. I mean, why not? She’s provided everything a man could want.
Everything, of course, except for Percy.
“I appreciate you all coming down here today,” I say, feeling quite the opposite. “Unfortunately, I can’t provide you with whatever it is you’re looking for. I’m not sure what impression my mother gave you, but regardless of my marital status, I am not available.”
Their expressions range from disappointment to anger and everything in between.
Frankly, I’m finding it hard to care.
“I apologize for the inconvenience,” I say, turning immediately back down the hall.
I’m in no mood to play this twisted little game.
The last twenty-four hours have been complete and utter chaos. All I want right now is a stiff drink and a quiet room to think in.
Since I’m clearly not going to find that here, I head toward the door.
My mind’s reeling from my mother’s little stunt.
I swear, if anything, this experience has just strengthened my love for Percy.
The idea of trading her for one of those women…
I can’t help but laugh.
After being with Percy, I could never go back to timid women. Percy would never bow to me.
Try and make me bow to her, sure. Bow to me? No fucking way.
I push roughly through the front door, hearing it slam against the wall in my frustration.
This day just keeps getting worse.
One thing I will say, though, at least my mother has eliminated any possibility of doubt. I know with renewed certainty that Percy is the love of my life.
As I walk down the street, it’s like a weight’s been lifted. No more bullshit, no more games. I love Percy.
If she won’t have me, then I don’t want anyone else.
