Page 124 - The Administrator - A Startling True Story of Politics and Deception_Neat
P. 124
112 | N. PAUL ONUZURUIKE
“Didn’t come up.”
“So, how long are you staying in DR?”
“About a month.”
“A whole month,” she exclaims.
“Too much?”
“No, no. I meant to say that’s great.”
SILENCE --
She’s taken aback by Alonzo’s mute. “So, are you seeing anyone?”
“Yes, I am.”
Briefly, she loses her poise. “You are … How long?”
“Just met her last Friday. She’s this short,” demonstrating with his hand, “and
has the most gorgeous brown eyes --”
“-- I’m not short,” beams “especially for a woman.”
“It’s okay to say it, but don’t believe your own alternate truth.”
“Seriously,” sizing him.
