Post by Jonmbost on May 26, 2018 21:10:47 GMT
(Part 2)
"They're all hanging out down there." He noticed her concerned expression then added, "I'm sure they'll be glad to meet you."
Winnie thought for a moment. Staring dumbfoundedly at the wide archway that served as the entrance. Suddenly her situation didn't seem as great as she had thought it had been.
"What's the matter?" Vince inquired. Winnie shuffled her feet.
"I-I'm not supposed to be here." She answered. Where did he say he was from again?
"Why not? Afraid you'll get lost?" He teased.
Winnie shook her head vigorously.
"Auntie Harper said I might get stuck in there forever." Maybe she shouldn't have trusted Vince so quickly.
Vince rubbed his beard thoughtfully.
"Hmmm. Auntie Harper huh? Do you think she's worried about you? We have been out here for a while after all." Winnie stared irritably at her shoes.
"She probably is." She mumbled.
Just as she had begun feeling suspicious of him, her doubts were stifled by his gentle smile.
"Tell you what, we can meet my friends some other time. Why don't you head back home? We can talk later."
Winnie nodded, taking a few steps backward.
"I'd like that." She said.
Vince waved goodbye.
"See you soon, Winnie." Winnie nodded and broke into a run, her feet kicking up a cloud of dust as she went.
Vince watched her go through half closed eyes.
Everything suddenly was much quieter, as if the bubbly, enthusiastic young girl had never been there at all.
She had only just left, and he already missed her.
Aw I'm sowwy for da poor man.
