"No way! Not when your Mom could walk in here at any moment." I said forcefully.
"Oh, are you scared of her?" she asked mockingly.
"Yes. She is terrifying. You would be scared too if you weren't her little girl." I answered unashamed. "Can't you be content with just cuddling tonight?"
"Fine. But you are no fun." She said pouting.
"Is she asleep already?" asked Ms. Hartel as she glided into the room unheard.
Gosh! She moves like a cat, I didn't even hear her come in.
"Oh, yeah. She's been out for a while now." I answered.
She sat in the chair next to the couch and crossed her legs. I decided to bring up the elephant in the room.
"Look, Ms. Hartel, about that note you..." I started, but she interrupted me.
"Do not worry about it Chris. I know you did not write it. I have seen your d
