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Cindy: And you get to save lives! How cool is that?

(these girls are so naive...)

(i mean, trusting someone with their lives ?)

(i don't harm women,but someone else could be here in my place, and they could be asking that person the same thing.)

(They are such easy targets. which makes me feel like i need to protect them.)

(i wasn't able to protect my family, but i have the choice to protect these three girls in front of me.)

Jimmy: i don't usually accept offers like this.

Cindy: Like what, exactly ? Like being a superhero and a mighty savior that gets to do good things in the world?

katie: Don't be rude, Cindy.

Cindy: I'm sorry if that come out in an offensive way but i am just really curious as to what's holding him back.

Jimmy: i just have other things to take care of.

Julie: we respect that.

Jimmy: yeah, i know.

Julie: But just like what i said earlier, you can always decide.

Julie: just think of it as another job opportunity or professional employment. Tell me how much your services cost.

Julie: it's going to be basically a job anyway. You get wages for the service you provide.

Julie: Think about it that way.

"katie approaches me and places her hand about mine, her eyes pleading."

(Her hands are so soft and warm…)

(I'm feeling nervous right now. I'm not sure why.)

katie: Please think about it.

"katie pulls her hand away. "

Cindy: if you accept our offer, you can be sure we'll pay you handsomely.

Jimmy: I'm not really interested with wealth or anything.

Julie: Jimmy, we need you.

"( What have i gotten myself into?)"

Jimmy: i need to think about it.

Julie: Of course.

Jimmy: i will come back once i make up my mind.

Julie: We're looking forward to seeing you again. You know where to find us?

Jimmy: Yeah.

Julie: And if you don't come back, then i guess that's it.

"i nod."

Jimmy: Yeah, i think so.

katie: Thank you, Jimmy. we owe you our lives.

The three sisters walk me to the front door.

Cindy: Goodbye, Jim.

Jimmy: Goodbye.

"For some reason, my heart is heavy as i walk away."

i look back at the mission for what i thought was the last time.

( They'll be fine without me.)

"i try to convince myself that they're going to be okay until guilt start to consume me."

(i had the chance to possibly save lives, and i rejected it.)

"My sister was a very compassionate person. She used to cook extra meals for the homeless, especially for street children."

One afternoon, i approached my sister while she was cooking in the kitchen.

Jimmy: Who are you cooking for?

Sister: For the homeless, Jimmy. we will go down to the streets later to give them something to eat. Do you want to go with me?

Jimmy: Yes.

Sister: Good boy.

Jimmy: Why do you always do that? Don't they have sisters or parents to cook for them?

"My sister smiled at me."

Sister: Jimmy, not everyone has what you have. Whenever you can do something to help, you do it. Do you understand?

"i nodded and my sister kissed me in the forehead."

(My sister...)

(She would want me to protect them.)

"i run back to the mansion and knock on the door."

Jimmy: it's me!

"Julie opens the door and lets me in."

Jimmy: i have made up my mind.

Julie: Already?

Jimmy: Yes, and i accept the offer.

Cindy: Listen, you don't need to do this if you don't want to.

Jimmy: But i do.

Jimmy: i want to protect the three of you.

"The three sisters smile at me with the biggest smiles."

Julie: You know the means you're going to live here with us from now on, right?

Jimmy: Yes, i figureed that would be the case.

Julie: Great!

Cindy: i promise we are not o pain in ***!

Julie extends her hands, and i accept it, shaking our hands as a form an agreement.

( i vow to protect the three sisters until the end.)

Jimmy: Who are you?

Stranger: Who i sm is not important.

Jimmy: where you hired by someone?

Stranger: Yes, just like you were.

"i hold shoulders before she reaches me."

Jimmy: I'm happy i was able to save you, but i need to get going.

Julie: I'm sorry. I'm just so greatful you were here.

Jimmy: i understand. That's fine.

Julie: before you go, can i have your name?

Jimmy: I'm just really busy right now.

Julie: i understand.

katie: Are you warking?

Jimmy: yeah sort of .

( i vow to protect the three sisters until the end...)

"When i wake up, i hear movement in the kitchen, so i dicide to go in there and join them."

( it's been a few days since we agreed that i would be their bodyguard. )

( i have also grown used to their routine every day.)

(it's been a few days since we agreed that i would be their bodyguard.)

(i have also grown used to their routine every day.)

"Julie turns to smile at me."

Julie: Good morning, jim!

"Julie give us a weird look."

Jimmy: No it's very comfortable.

Jimmy: I was just telling Cindy about how it's been such a long time since I've been sleep on a real bed.

Jimmy: it's taking me a while to get used to it.

Julie: Why haven't you been sleeping on a real bed?

Jimmy: not really.

Jimmy: it's just... i don't want to talk about it anymore.

Jimmy: i don't feel that way we're good.

Julie: katie, could you please set the table? Food's almost ready.

katie: I'm on it.

Jimmy: anyone want coffee?

Julie: i do! Can't state a day without a good cup of coffee?

Julie: Oh, I'll do it!

Julie: Just put the cup on the table please. Thanks you so much.

To be Continue...

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