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172 | N. PAUL ONUZURUIKE
THE ADMINISTRATOR | 173

"No, men, It wasn't your fault."
would have it, I-85 North is free without the usual Atlanta traffic, unlike the opposite

direction that is practical at a standstill.
"Thank you, and you both have a fabulous weekend."
Twenty-two minutes later, he arrives at the Senior Living Home in Sandy

Springs. Within a few minutes, Gabriella emerges, opens the front passenger door,
"Same to you," while he shuts the rear passenger door.
exchanges pleasantries, and takes a seat.

Alonzo glares at the Quartz, "where did the time go?" he whispers. While
"Hope you had a wonderful day."
typing the address of the Senior Living Home on the GPS, he discovers a message's

waiting. He peeks, and it's a text message.
"As a matter of fact, I did," with a smile. "How about you?"

INSERT – GABRIELLA’S TEXT MESSAGE, which reads:
"Fabulous!" and cranks the ignition. The SUV roars in response, and he

chauffeurs Gabriella back to her place for FREE. En route, they continue their
"SEE YOU AT SIX-THIRTY. LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE
engaging conversation -- including Gabriella sharing her Zodiac sign and that she's
ILLUMINATING CONVERSATIONS. MY CELL IS 770-422-WXYZ.
twenty-eight and single. Soon they arrive at the parking lot of her apartment, and she

asks for Alonzo's predominant hand. He extends his right hand.
- GABRIELLA."

"Wow! You have a very smooth palm."
Without hesitation, he types a response.

"Thank you. I worked hard to have the best."
INSERT – ALONZO’S TEXT MESSAGE, that reads:

"I meant your palm isn't hard and scratchy like most," she redirects him.
"SAME HERE. SEE YOU THEN.

- ALONZO.” "I got that. True, I'm blessed."

"That's one way ... Glad you see it that way." She looks at him, "you had a
He hits "send," and returns to typing the address of the Senior Living Home
history of multiple childhood illnesses ..." She continues, "... You gave your parents
on the GPS. Next, he looks left and over his right shoulder, and safely takes off --
quite a scare, but you stayed strong and endured the evil spirits.
heading west -- to connect the Interstate and northward to Sandy Springs. As luck