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Teresa didn’t want to pick up , but Jonathan kept blowing up her phone . Frowning , she finally answered , “ What do you want ? ”
“ Alright , huh ? ” Jonathan said , his voice dangerously low , clearly fighting back anger . “ What do you mean ? Better in bed than me ? Knows how to hit your spots better than I do ? “ .
Teresa went dead silent for a few seconds . “ Are you high ? What’s your damage ? ”
Just then , Jonathan thought he heard a toilet flush on her end . His voice went ice – cold . “ If you don’t have the money , ask him for it . Get him to transfer it . Or , better yet , put him on the phone . I’ll talk to him . ”
“ What the hell are you on about ? Put who on the phone ? I live alone . There’s nobody here . Who exactly do you think I’m going to ask ? ” Teresa shot back .
“ I just heard someone in the background- ” Jonathan began .
Teresa cut him off . “ Heard someone my foot . Take your crazy pills if you’re having a meltdown . Stop bothering me . ”
Jonathan went silent for two seconds . His face relaxed , and his tone suddenly softened . “ Don’t hang up ,” he said . “ What are you even doing with my signature ? I don’t buy that you’re gonna frame it and hang it on your wall . ”
“ It’s for my coworker’s kid , okay ? ” Teresa said . “ God knows why , but the kid’s totally obsessed with you , thinks you’re his idol , and was desperate for your signature .
“ Seriously , only little kids would actually like you . A dog could scratch out better – looking letters with its paws than your signature . I wouldn’t even pay 3 dollars for it . ”
Deep down , Teresa felt à pang of jealousy . She’d splurged on an expensive limited – edition toy that should’ve wowed any kid . But somehow , in Michael’s eyes , it couldn’t hold a candle to Jonathan’s stupid signature . Now Teresa felt a bit better after letting off some steam .
Jonathan retorted , “ Fine , go grab a dog . We’ll have a little competition . I want to know if my handwriting looks better than whatever a dog scratches out . ”
“ You’re nuts . Don’t call me again , ” Teresa snapped .
She hung up on him abruptly . It really was Michael who flushed the toilet just now . Good thing she’d thought on her feet and managed to cover for it .
Teresa went to check on Michael in the bathroom . He’d already changed into a brand – new pair of gray sweatpants to go with that white T – shirt . He was brushing his teeth , constantly admiring himself in the mirror , humming a happy tune .
Teresa shook her head and called out , “ Hurry up . Breakfast is almost ready . ”
Not long after , Sherry arrived . Teresa asked if she’d grabbed breakfast , and Sherry nodded yes .
“ Mike , I’m gonna be your partner for family sports day today . Your mom’s not feeling too well , ” Sherry said .
Michael’s head snapped toward Teresa , his face twisted with worry and confusion .
Teresa explained , “ My leg cramped up this morning , so I can’t really run . Just let Sherry be your partner , okay ? But don’t worry , I’m still coming to
watch . ”
“ Okay . ” The little guy lowered his head , a flicker of disappointment crossing his face .
Teresa knew he was upset , but there wasn’t much she could do . There was a baby to think about . One wrong jump or fall could spell trouble for the little one growing inside her .
“ I’ll bring the video camera and catch all your best moves , ” Teresa promised . “ We’ll make you look like a total star . ”
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After breakfast , the three of them headed to preschool . Michael walked between them , holding Teresa’s hand with his left and Sherry’s with his night lia only let go once they got to the playground , then immediately darted off to show his T shirt to his classmates .
“ Hey guys , look ,” Michael announced , puffing out his chest a little . “ This T – shirt has Mr. Lime’s autograph on it . It’s the only one in the whole world ?
“ Who’s Mr. Lime ? ” a puzzled little kid asked .