“You know, if he hadn’t died, he’d still be alive today,”
Wally said in philosophical tones.
Troy glanced at Jasmine and quickly looked away. She was
also trying desperately not to burst out laughing. He cleared his throat,
straightened his face, nodded gravely and said, “I know what you mean, Grandpa
Wally. Anyway, thanks for coming to my party. Jasmine wanted to meet all my
relatives.”
He smiled bracingly. Why she wanted to meet all these nut
jobs was beyond him. If she still liked him after tonight he’d know for certain
she was meant for him. Please, God, let her still like him after tonight!
“You’re a sweet young thing, Janet. Troy’s very lucky to
have you,” Wally said, looking her over, top to bottom and pausing
significantly at the bust line.
“Jasmine, Grandpa Wally. My girlfriend’s name is Jasmine.
Her twin is Janet,” Troy told him with a possessive arm around her.
“Twins, huh? I never had twins myself. Would be nice. Knew a
man once who did. He told me...”
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