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“Did he drop in just to talk to you? That seems kind of strange for Edward.”
“No….. No I think he was already in the wharf area doing some kind of business and he came in for some dinner while we were setting up. I remember he was eating a gigantic burger smothered in mushrooms.”
“Well that sounds like him! Can you remember what your conversation was about?”
“Let’s see. I remember him saying a bunch of stuff trying to convince me he really wasn’t a snob.”
“He really isn’t Michael. I’m glad you finally see that.”
“But we both agreed you were acting a little bit snooty though…….”
“WHAT! What are you talking about? Me snooty?”
“Uh oh, maybe I should have kept that part to myself. We just thought you weren’t acting quite like your normal down-to-earth self. Like maybe you were letting his money change you.”
“Edward said that about me?”
“Well it was mostly me, but he didn’t disagree. I seem to recall him saying something like he was trying to keep you grounded.”
“Keep me grounded? What the hell? I’m not a helium balloon!”
We finished our soup and within seconds Suzy brought us our entrees.
“Okay here we are! Kung pao chicken for sister Julia and sweet and sour pork for brother Michael. Can I get you two anything else?”
“No thanks Suzy! Everything looks great thank you!”
“He didn’t mean anything by it Julia. Really. He was mainly trying to point out that he and I should both be on the same side since we both cared so much about you and we both only wanted the best for you. That’s when I realized he really did seem to have your best interest at heart. And I couldn’t possibly hate a guy for that no matter how much fucking money he had!”
“Still I wonder why Edward had to be so secretive about it all?”
“Julia c’mon. Don’t hold that against him. Men need to have guy stuff that’s just between them and other guys. I should’ve kept my big mouth shut. Please don’t rag all over him for this. After all, he’s gonna be my new brother-in-law soon. Can’t we just have a smooth peaceful start to our new relationship?”
“I guess you’re right. So that whole conversation at the club made you actually like him huh?”
“Yeah it did. And I’m also thrilled that you and I are sitting here, all back to normal, being tight again. It’s great isn’t it?”
“It sure is Michael. And I’m sorry that I acted in any way that wasn’t cool or sisterly.”
“Me too Julia. I’m sorry I was such a jerk. I should have had more faith in your judgment and been a more supportive brother to you.”
Suzy set the bill and two fortune cookies on the table in front of us.
“No hurry. Take your time. Whenever you’re ready!”
Michael and I finished our meals, opened our cookies and read our fortunes aloud. First I read mine to him:
“Mine says, Be happy. An issue has finally been resolved.”
Michael read his next:
“And mine says, Man with big shoes……. sometimes puts foot in his mouth.”
“Huh? What the fuck is that supposed to mean? Who writes these stupid things?!”
We looked up to see Suzy Quan hurrying past our table……trying to hide her giggle with her hand over her mouth.
