Part 2

15 Days with the Smith Family – Part 2 The first 6 days from Helen Smith’s perspective

Day 1

The end of the working day in the accounting office was approaching. Helen was sitting at the desk finishing her work. Diana was already finished and ready to go and was sitting across from her. Helen often peeked at her phone and mused. Daniel hasn’t sent a message about the exam yet. The results are probably still pending. It doesn’t matter; everything is probably fine. I’m finishing my work now. By the time I get home, I’ll definitely be notified.

Helen turned off the computer and got up from her chair. Diana turned towards her. “Are you done?”

“Yes, I am. I’m going home now.”

“Did you manage to finish everything?”

“Yes, I thought I wouldn’t, but I did.” Helen sighed. Hmm, I am efficient—even if the job is boring me to tears.

“Well done, see you tomorrow.”

“See you, goodbye, girl!”

Helen left the office, and before getting into the car, she looked at her phone one more time. Nothing yet, hmm.

Driving on her way home, her mind wanders. This job is killing me. It’s so monotonous; every day is the same. I realize I made a mistake because I never graduated. I was one of the best students in my class. After I had Daniel, I had no motivation to continue. We decided I would become a housewife and take care of the children while Greg built his career. Later, I took a job because I felt useless doing nothing. But this job itself is killing me. We have high expenses, so I can’t just quit. Although, I will have to consider changing jobs if I don’t want to go crazy.

She parked the car and went into the house. Helen quickly ran upstairs to her room, took some clothes from the closet, and then went into the bathroom. First, she checked her phone once more, undressed, and showered. After the shower, she put on her summer dress and went downstairs to the kitchen. At the same moment, Daniel entered the house.

Helen went straight to the question troubling her the most. “Good day! How was the exam?”

“Just a day.” Daniel took a step forward and went to his mother to kiss her as usual. It’s not that easy to tell her that I failed.

“So, tell me!”

Daniel looked her in the eye and said, ashamed, “I failed the exam.”

Helen was petrified for a few seconds and asked fearfully, “Oh my God, Daniel, what happened? How is this possible?”

“Mom, everything is fine. I just didn’t study the last material well because I thought I knew everything about it, and that was one part of the exam that I solved wrong. Nothing serious.”

“A ... but that’s not possible; how could this happen?” Helen became very nervous and upset.

“Mom, calm down and don’t dramatize. I failed the exam, and now what?”

“You can’t just fail the exam like that; something is wrong with you!!! You’ve never failed an exam before...” By now, Helen was nearly shouting. Then Helen started screaming uncontrollably. Mia came down the stairs to the kitchen.

“What’s going on here?” Mia asked, looking around.

“Nothing. Mom is having a nervous breakdown,” Daniel answered, cool as a cucumber.

“Your brother failed the exam; that’s what happened.” Helen huffed.

“Oh, my perfect brother, how could you...” Mia said with a good dose of irony in her words.

Daniel tried placating his mom, “Mom, calm down. I’m going to my room.”

Daniel and Mia climbed the stairs, leaving their upset mom in the kitchen.

Helen is muttering, “Oh no, no. It’s not possible. He never failed the exam. Something is happening. How is it possible that I didn’t notice something was happening to him? It’s all because of my stupid job. I don’t have time to take care of the kids. Damn that Greg job. He’s never home. I can’t do everything by myself. Maybe Daniel has love problems. Or maybe he’s gotten into the wrong company. God, perhaps he’s started taking drugs; oh no...”

Helen was beside herself as she walked through the kitchen, completely distraught. At that moment, her phone rang.

“Yes,” Helen answered nervously.

“Honey, I have good news,” Greg started with a smile in his voice.

“No, no good news today. I can’t take it,” Helen said anxiously.

“What happened, dear?”

“He failed, he failed...” Helen lamented.

“Who, what? What are you talking about?”

“Daniel, that’s who.”

“He failed the exam, for God’s sake; you don’t even know Daniel had an exam,” Helen harrumphed impatiently.

“I know the exam is this week, but I didn’t know it was today,” Greg replied calmly, hoping to appease his wife.

“Yes, of course. There’s something wrong with him.”

“Calm down. It’s okay; it’s just an exam.”

“Well, it’s not. This has never happened before.” Helen dug her heel in.

“There’s always a first time,” Greg tried to placate Helen.

“Is that your answer? That’s your answer?!” Helen became more agitated.

“Honey, we’ll talk at home. I just wanted to call you to tell you that Mia and Lisa can start working in our office next week.”

“Mia? Work? What are you talking about?”

“Did you forget? We talked about it last week,” Greg reminded her.

There was a moment of silence. Oh, I completely forgot about Mia’s job. And he doesn’t know Daniel had an exam. Oh, what kind of parents are we? Helen admonished herself.

“Oh my God, I completely forgot. It seems we have shared responsibilities: I take care of Daniel, and you take care of Mia, but I’ve clearly failed as a parent.”

“Nonsense, you’re the perfect mother. Anyway, I’ll try to come early tonight. Bye, honey, kiss kiss.”

“Bye, honey,” Helen replied automatically. Well, I have no control over the kids. I don’t know what’s going on with my kids. I don’t know what’s going on in the house. This isn’t going to work anymore. I’m going crazy.

She sat down on a chair, stared at one point for a few minutes, and then started crying. It’s all my fault. I’m not a good mother. I don’t have a good relationship with my kids. I ignore Mia, and Daniel has problems ... God, how did this happen? Greg? We barely communicate at all. I can’t do this anymore...

She took her cell phone and called her sister.

“Hello, big sister!” Marie picked up the phone in a merry tone.

“Hello,” Helen answered haltingly.

“Something’s wrong, isn’t it?”

“Yes.”

“I’m listening.”

“He failed the exam.”

“Who? Daniel?”

“Of course it’s Daniel.”

“I see you’re really upset because it’s his first time failing the exam, but that’s what students do: fail and take exams. Do you know how many times I’ve failed exams?” Marie attempted and failed to calm Helen.

“Yes, but I think something’s wrong.”

“Was that Professor Doohan? I know him well. I’ll check tomorrow and come over for the weekend to see you,” Marie offered.

“Yes, that would be good. I can’t wait to see you. Bye.”

Marie said her farewell too, “See you soon. Friday or Saturday I will be there.”

Helen thought about her sister. Marie lives and works in another city now and is a lecturer at a college. She has a master’s degree and is preparing for her doctorate. She is successful in her business career, but her personal life is not so good. She is not in a relationship; she is alone. She likes parties and nightlife, but she has problems with relationships ... I should help her too, not ask her for help...

Helen picked up her phone again. Nadia is my best friend. We grew up together and went to school together. I have to call her. She will help me with this.

Nadia replied after the first ring. “Hello.”

“Hey, are you busy?” Helen didn’t hesitate to ask.

“I am always free for you.”

“I know. You are my best friend.”

“Make some coffee. I will be at your place, Helen, in 20 minutes.”

Helen was relieved to be seeing her best friend soon. “Okay. I’ll be waiting for you.”

Helen put the cushions onto the chairs on the terrace and made some coffee ... not long after, Nadia knocked on the door.

“Jesus Christ, look at you! Have you been crying? What happened?”

“Let’s sit outside.”

Nadia took her cell phone and cigarettes out of her purse, put them on the table, and sat down. Helen followed her, putting two cups of coffee and a bottle of water on the table. “Would you like anything else? I have a nice cherry liqueur.”

“What a question! Of course, I do,” Nadia replied, lighting a cigarette. Helen returned from the kitchen with a tray in her hand with a bottle and liquor glasses, and the two friends started talking.

“I’m listening,” Nadia announced, cocking her head sideways.

“So, Daniel failed his exam today.”

“And now you think something is wrong...” Nadia raised her eyebrows.

“Of course, you know he’s an excellent student.”

“Don’t kid yourself. Daniel is an excellent student. He is intelligent and bright, which explains why he is doing well in school. He is not a nerd. I guess you know that yourself.”

“Anyway, I should have known...”

“Known what? Stop it! If something were wrong, you would know, trust me.”

“But maybe I missed something, and Greg didn’t even know Daniel had an exam.” Helen huffed.

“Yes, I understand, but you are aware of the business problem Greg has to handle right now, aren’t you? He’s invested a lot in his business, and you said you give him your full support and understanding that he’ll neglect his family for a while, right?”

“Yes, but it was supposed to last a year at most. It’s been over a year now, but nothing has changed.”

“Have you talked to him?”

“No. But I can’t do this anymore. I’m going crazy. He called me today and said he’d arranged a job for Mia at his company, and I didn’t even know Mia was looking for a job. What kind of mother am I?” Helen wailed.

Helen reached for Nadia’s pack of cigarettes.

“Have you started smoking again?” Nadia prodded.

“No, but I need it now,” Helen replied, fumbling with the packet of cigarettes.

“I know what you need. First, stop blaming yourself. Second, I know you don’t have time, but you must make time for yourself.”

“I know, but...”

“Shut up and listen to me!” Nadia interrupted. “At one time in your life, you made a sacrifice by leaving college to keep Greg’s job and take care of your family. That was very brave and nice of you. Now you’re supporting his job again and taking care of your family. That’s great. But you’re still doing your stupid job...”

“What do you mean?”

“So, do you remember my job? I even became a department head. But I was always at work—nights, days, weekends ... Roger worked in a low-budget hotel for little money...”

“Yes, I remember. Then Roger found a better job, and you quit and stayed home.”

“That was the smartest thing I ever did. Look at me now, Helen. I feel better than ever. I have time for everything. I sleep as much as I want, I do housework, and when I want, I have time for coffee, manicures, and pedicures. I have time for the kids ... Yes, we can’t afford to go to restaurants, but we walk around the city and eat hot dogs. But honey, he fucks me every night and on weekends several times a day.”

“Nadia, are you serious? Speak quietly...”

“Look at yourself! When was the last time you had sex?”

Helen looked around. “I, I don’t know, God, I don’t know, for a long time,” Helen stuttered.

“Weeks or months?”

“Months,” Helen sighed wistfully.

“Look at me, honey. Everything will be fine. Talk to Greg and take two weeks off for a family holiday. It doesn’t have to be two weeks. Ten days or so should be enough. Get close again. You really need it,” Nadia doled out her wisdom.

“I’m not sure Greg will agree. Well, not exactly Greg, but Trevor. Trevor is still worried about the company.”

“You used to be such a talker that you could talk anyone into anything. You can still do it. So, how is Trevor doing with his new wife?”

“I think she’s fine. I haven’t seen them in a while.”

“If Trevor is causing problems around the holidays, talk to his wife. She seems like a reasonable woman to me.”

“Yeah, good idea,” Helen agreed. I might just do that.

“I’ll go now, and you go get dressed and seduce your husband over dinner. Then explain to him how things are. Before I forget, here’s a pill for you. Take it right now so you’ll calm down when he comes and don’t start yelling at him.”

“What pill is that?” Helen asked hesitantly.

“Trexalinox. Don’t try to get a prescription. Doctors only give it to housewives, ha-ha. I’m going now. Call me tomorrow!”

“Thank you, and thank God I have you!”

Nadia left, and Helen sat for a while longer, thinking. It’s so good to have Nadia. I always feel better after talking to her. I’ll make dinner. Greg likes spaghetti bolognese the most. Yes, I’ll make that. I’ll make the Bolognese right now and cook the spaghetti just before Greg arrives.

She went to the kitchen and started preparing food, but disturbing thoughts wouldn’t leave her mind. I used to love cooking. Unfortunately, I don’t enjoy working anymore. I don’t have enough time for myself.

After she had prepared what she needed, she went upstairs. She knocked on the door of Daniel’s room.

“Yes!” Daniel shouted.

Helen poked her head in. “Just to let you know that dinner will be ready when Dad gets home.”

“Okay, Mom.”

Then Helen knocked on Mia’s room door and repeated the same.

Helen went into her room, opened the closet, and tried on all the clothes she hadn’t worn in a long time: dresses, underwear ... everything.

Before 7 o’clock she went to the kitchen and finished preparing dinner. At exactly 7 o’clock Greg returned home, and Helen met him at the door.

“Hi, dear,” Greg said as he kissed his wife in greeting.

“Hi, honey,” Helen replied, snuggling into Greg’s arms.

“Dinner is ready; you can change, and I’ll call the kids,” Helen offered.

“Okay, I’ll be coming in a moment.”

Daniel and Mia had arrived, and they all sat down at the table.

Helen opened their usual evening exchange of news: “Okay, do we want to start with the good news or the bad news?”

Daniel started the ball rolling, “As you know, I failed the exam, and I apologize. I simply ignored the last material, but I’ve already managed to analyze it, and I know where I went wrong.”

“Daniel, it’s okay; you don’t need to apologize. Mom is upset, and that’s understandable. You’ll have another chance in the fall, and now you have almost 3 months to prepare.” Greg attempted to put everyone’s mind at ease.

“Yes, it won’t be a problem, I promise,” Daniel affirmed.

Helen kept the ball rolling. “Greg, tell us what’s new.”

“I talked to Trevor today and determined that we need help in the office, and we decided to hire Mia and Lisa.”

“Dad, that’s great, yay! Thanks, Dad.”

Mia stood up and kissed her dad. She was overjoyed.

“Lisa is your friend, and you can arrange your working hours with her. You don’t have to be in the office 24/7. One of you in the morning, the other in the afternoon, or you can alternate daily. It’s up to you two to arrange it.”

“I’m so happy, and I can’t wait to get started,” Mia enthused.

“You can start in a few days as soon as we get the office, desk, phone, and computer ready and get the paperwork done...”

“I can’t believe my little sister is going to start working. Congratulations.”

“Daniel, be polite,” Helen warned.

The dinner was a pleasant affair. Daniel and Mia got up from the table and went to their rooms. Helen cleared the table and took out the dirty dishes.

“Let me help you.” Greg offered.

“No, take this bottle of wine and sit in the living room.”

“Okay, that’s a good idea.”

Greg made himself comfortable in the living room and turned on the TV, and Helen came in shortly after.

“Sorry, dear, this has been a hard day for you, as has this whole period.” Greg commiserated.

“Wait, I’ll be back in a minute.” Helen got up, fisting her hands alternately.

Helen climbed the stairs and entered the room. She put on some sexy lingerie. A black lace bra and black thong. She looked very sexy. She put on a bathrobe over it. She took the pill that Nadia had given her. Soon, Helen came back and sat next to Greg.

“Darling, I think Daniel is fine.” Greg attempted to comfort Helen.

“Maybe, but it’s not right that it’s just me. You didn’t even know he had an exam,” Helen said with hurt in her voice.

“True, just like you didn’t know Mia was looking for a job.” Greg kept his voice smooth and calm.

“It seems you care for Mia, and I care for Daniel.”

“Daniel is a man, a grown man. He doesn’t need his dad anymore in the sense of needing protection and being taken care of. He needs me as a friend. To give him advice, to have a beer sometimes, and to talk about manly things, but Mia is a woman, naive and sensitive. She’s easy to hurt, and it’s normal for me to worry about her more.”

“Ha-ha, I have the exact opposite opinion. I think Mia is resourceful and mentally strong, while Daniel is the one who needs more attention,” Helen retorted.

“Yes, that’s what we do. Our kids are great, and I don’t see any problem with it.”

“The problem is that you’re never home.”

“I know, but that’s going to change soon.”

“That’s going to change right now. We have to do something; we have to get closer again. I thought we could take two weeks off and go to a seaside resort.” Helen continued the steamrolling.

“That would be great, but...”

“Trevor? Is he a problem?” Helen queried.

“Yeah, he’s still worried that something will go wrong at work.”

“Here’s how we’ll do it. Tell him we’re having them over for dinner in honor of Mia and Lisa’s new jobs, and I’ll talk to Susan first. We’ll definitely talk him into it.”

“Honey, you’re a genius.”

They spent some time talking and watching TV, and then Greg leaned over and kissed Helen. Helen kissed back passionately.

“We haven’t kissed like that in a long time,” Greg whispered into Helen’s ear, drawing her close.

Helen untied her robe and was left in only her sexy underwear.

“Ugh, you’re fucking sexy,” Greg murmured.

Helen put her hand on his crotch. She felt his erection. She took it out of his pants and gently took it in her hand.

“Mmmm, what are you doing?”

“Shh! Feel.”

Oh, I’m so horny. I love that dick. I haven’t felt this ramped up in a long time.

Greg realized he had to be quiet as Helen gently stroked his cock. Helen lowered her head and took him into her mouth. She sucked his cock passionately. She paused for a moment, took off her bra, knelt in front of Greg, and continued to suck his swollen cock. She took it deep, and Greg, holding her hair, pulled her even closer to him. They were both breathing rapidly and making loud sounds of pleasure. They completely ignored the fact that they were in the living room. Helen paused for a moment.

“I want to feel you inside me!” Helen brushed her lips to his ear, nibbling on it.

She stood up and took off her thong and lightly touched her pussy. She was already quite wet.

Helen sat on Greg’s lap and ran her hand over her wet pussy. She began to ride him passionately. Greg played with her tits, pinching and pulling the light-brown tips of the white globes. She rode him harder and harder. Helen hadn’t felt like this in a long time and couldn’t help but moan loudly. She became louder and more passionate—a sign that her orgasm was coming. Greg knew Helen would come, so he made her even hotter by slapping her ass. Helen came screaming, and Greg released his grip and started filling her wet pussy with his cum. She sat on his cock until it became soft, and when she stood up, her cream mixed with his cum flowed from her pussy. For a moment, they both lay on the sofa and just looked at each other and laughed.

“I think we should get out of here,” Helen whispered and nudged Greg.

“Yeah, let’s go before the kids see us like this.”

They hastily dressed and went upstairs, Greg to their room and Helen to the bathroom. She stood in front of the mirror and smiled. It’s amazing how fulfilled I feel right now, how sexy. I really needed this. I can’t remember the last time I was this horny. Am I still? Oh my God!

Helen started touching her pussy. I’m still horny; I haven’t done this in a long time. Why not? That’s okay.

Helen sat on the shower floor. She spread her legs and rubbed her pussy. The water from the shower drips down her, and she moans and pushes his fingers into her pussy. She came. “Aaagh, aah.” Oh, what an orgasm! I feel so good.

She put on her robe and went to their bedroom. Greg was already asleep when she snuggled up to him and fell asleep.

Day 2

Helen was at work, sitting at her desk completing her work tasks. During her lunch break, she called Susan, Trevor’s wife.

“Hello, Susan speaking.”

“Hey Susan, it’s Helen.”

“Oh, hello, Helen, I’m so glad to hear from you. How are you?”

“I’m fine. How are you?”

“I’m fine too.”

“I’d love to see you today. Do you have time?” Helen asked, somewhat hesitant.

“I’ll be at the salon until evening, but you can come by whenever you want.”

“Great! I’ll be there at 5:30 p.m.”

“Okay, see you then.”

“Bye. See you soon.”

The rest of the workday, Helen went about her routine, but her mind wasn’t on work. Her mind was everywhere, just not on work. Her mind was focused on formulating a plan. A trip with the family—it’s going to be so nice. But where would we go? I have a meeting with Susan today. I have to plan dinner too. Oh, my mind is so distracted. Last night was like this ... I can’t believe how much I enjoyed sex and masturbating after a long time. Her thoughts were jumping from one topic to another. There was too much going on in her head.

Diana, Helen’s colleague, stood in front of Helen’s desk and called out, “Helen!”

Her colleague stood next to her, but Helen didn’t notice her.

“Mrs. Helen Smith, are you here?” Diana asked in a mischievous voice.

“Excuse me?”

“You were a thousand miles away, ha-ha.”

“Yes, sorry, ha-ha.”

“Are you okay?” Diana asked with concern in her voice.

“Do I look okay?” Helen replied gruffly.

“A beautiful woman always looks good,” Diana tried to flatter her and settle Helen’s disgruntled state.

“Oh, thanks. What did you need?” Helen looked up with a forced smile.

“I sent you the new codes yesterday, and I see you’re still using the old ones.”

“Oh, I completely forgot.” Helen blushed in embarrassment.

“Okay, no problem. Just continue with the new ones.”

Helen bobbed her head in acknowledgment. Thank God she thinks it’s okay. Diana is my best friend at work. We often go out for drinks after work. Diana is younger than me, single, and living life to the fullest. Despite that, Diana was very dedicated to her job. She also knows everyone in town and always knows what’s going on. I always feel good in her company.

“Diana, can I ask you something?”

“Sure, go ahead.”

“But not here. It’s personal...”

“We still have the right to go out and have a cigarette...”

“Let’s go then.”

They went out in front of the office. Diana lit a cigarette and offered it to Helen. They lit a cigarette, and Diana started the conversation. “I’m listening.”

“Well ... I know you know everything and everyone, and you can fix anything...” Helen started her spiel somewhat uncertainly.

“Ha-ha. Do you need weed?” Diana laughed lightheartedly.

“No. Ha-ha, actually I need Trexalinox.”

“What is that?”

“It’s a pill. Nadia, my girlfriend, gave it to me yesterday, and it’s great. She told me that doctors are reluctant to give prescriptions, so she just went ahead and gave me one...”

“Yes, I see. I know someone who should know something about stuff like that, but you should come with me for a drink at the City Club tonight.” Diana suggested.

“Okay, I’ll be there at 8. Is that okay?”

“Okay, let’s go back. We do need to work.”

They went back to the office and continued working. Time was passing very slowly. Helen couldn’t wait for the end of the working day. When she finally finished her work, she headed to Susan’s hair salon. As soon as she entered the salon, Susan greeted her enthusiastically. “Hi, Helen. I’m so glad to see you. Now I can take a short break so we can go for a coffee and talk.”

“Yes, that would be good.” Helen smiled and nodded to the others working in the salon.

Susan turned to her workers: “Girls, I’ll be back soon.”

Susan and Helen sat down in a nearby cafe and started talking.

“I see your business is doing well.” Helen smiled.

“Yes, I can’t complain,” Susan replied, letting a sense of accomplishment wash over her.

“Do you have more free time now since you have become the owner?”

“I certainly have more responsibilities, but I can always find more free time.” Susan grinned.

“That’s understandable.”

“I thought you needed me to do your hair, but I see your hair is perfect.”

“I need to talk to you for a completely different reason.” “I’m listening.”

“You know how Greg and Trevor work all the time. It’s just too much for me. I feel like our family has become distant and separated. I’d like to take a few days off and go on vacation. Greg agrees, but...”

“I understand. Trevor is the problem,” Susan replied, shaking her head.

“Actually, Trevor doesn’t even know yet.” Helen looked at Susan sheepishly.

“I’ll help you. Don’t worry.”

“I wanted to invite you to dinner tomorrow because of Mia and Lisa’s jobs and to mention that we are planning to go on vacation ... Of course, I thought your whole family would come to dinner.”

“Great, we’ll come and we’ll work it out. I’ll help in any way I can.”

“Thank you so much. You’re so wonderful.”

“I’m glad I could help you.”

“I’m glad you and Trevor are doing well. And how are you and Lisa getting along? How about Trevor and Tim?”

“Tim and Trevor are great. Tim has started working as a waiter. They talk like adults. Tim has a lot of respect for Trevor, but Lisa still thinks I’m to blame for the divorce. She’s with Megan and rarely visits us.”

“I’m so sorry about that.”

“I can understand Lisa. She is mirroring Meghan’s thoughts about the situation—not that I was really the cause of theirs. We hadn’t even known each other back then.” Susan blabbered. “I’m also glad you called me. I know Megan was your friend and that you were friends for many years. That’s when I came into Trevor’s life, and I don’t expect to be able to replace Megan.”

“Their divorce was hard on everyone, but Megan left not only Trevor but all of us. We are no longer in touch. I don’t know why. I don’t know what’s happening to her.”

“I understand that I’m not Megan. I can’t replace her in your life. I don’t want to impose myself, but I want to be on good terms with everyone. I’m so happy now, having a coffee and talking to you.”

“I’m so glad Trevor found such a good woman.”

“Thank you, you’re so sweet.”

“Okay, I have to go now. I still have a meeting with a colleague from work. I’ll see you tomorrow, then.”

“Yes, I’ll see you tomorrow. Bye.”

Helen went home. As soon as she got upstairs, she shouted, “Mia, Daniel. I’m home.”

An unusual shout pulled Daniel and Mia out of the room. At the same moment, they opened the doors of both rooms and both shouted, “What?”

Helen shouted back. “I have an appointment with Diana soon. I’ll make dinner so you can eat when Dad gets here.”

Helen went to her room to change. Then she made dinner, quickly showered, dressed, put on her makeup, and headed to the City Club to meet Diana.

She went inside and checked to see if Diana had arrived yet. She saw her sitting at the table with a large glass of beer in her hand.

“Here I am,” Helen chirped, walking up to Diana’s table.

“I’ve already taken care of everything. Now the mediator will come, and you can agree on the details,” Diana informed Helen in low tones.

“Great, I didn’t even suspect you...”

At that moment, the waiter arrived. “Good evening.”

“Okay ... Oh...” Helen stuttered when she saw the waiter, who was none other than Tim. Helen was surprised and blushed.

“Mrs. Smith, how are you?” Tim asked, smiling.