Cassie stopped pacing as soon as she noticed the book in Leah's hands … not wanting to impact Derrick's score negatively; she immediately stopped walking and sat down demurely. She got up with a start as soon as the doorbell rang, but one pointed look from Leah made her sit again, without complaint.
Leah closed the book and got down from the chair. She walked towards the front door at a leisurely pace … as if she had no worries in the world. She opened the door and promptly crossed her hands across her chest and looked Derrick up and down … her gaze dissecting and judging …..
"I was waiting for you, Rick," Leah said sternly. "Let's talk about 'MY CASSIE'….."
"Hey sweet girl," Derrick greeted Leah enthusiastically and presented her the soft toy and chocolates he got for her … but Lea
