"And you finally showed up?" Snapped Mister Roberts to a still half-dazed half confused Albert standing in front of his shop.
"I am so sorry, Mister Roberts, I had an accident last night. I was taken by strange men, I wasn't able to escape until they all fell asleep in the wee hours, and that is when I was able to find my way back." Albert vaguely explained. He still had bruises from the fight he had with Lucas and his group when he tried to resist them taking him away last night. It made Mister Roberts convinced he was telling the truth. He knew Albert doesn't get into fights randomly as he is friendly even with other people in the market. Many ladies, girls, young and old, from the opposite s*x are fans of him for his well-built physique and well-mannered character.
"I am afraid I can
