CHAPTER 2
The girl at the front desk watched enviously as Mona joined Manny and they left together. They didn’t notice. They were too absorbed in each other.
“Is Lou’s Diner okay?” asked Manny.
“It’s fine,” said Mona. “We really don’t have much choice if we don’t want to drive into Sharpville.”
“We can drive to Sharpville if you want to,” said Manny.
“No, not tonight, maybe some other time,” said Mona. “I’ve already been to Sharpville today. I don’t feel like going back.”
“Do you want to drive your car over to Lou’s?” asked Manny.
“Yes, I know it is not far and we could walk, but I would like to have my car nearby when we leave,” said Mona.
Manny got into his car and followed Mona over to Lou’s diner. They parked, and Manny took her hand to go inside. They ignored the slight shock
