Two Daughters
Copyright© 2021 by DB86
Chapter 10
The next Monday, Sabrina and I were doing her homework when a knock on the door made me frown. I looked at Sabrina and she shrugged.
A strange woman with a briefcase was at the door.
“Good morning, what can I do for you?”
“Megan Crapper, Social Services.”
For an instant, I was paralyzed with uncertainty, then I forced myself to speak. “I don’t remember an appointment.”
“Surprise visit,” Ms. Crapper said. “We like those.”
I glanced at Sabrina. She wasn’t afraid of much, but I could tell she was afraid of Social Services.
I let the woman in.
“Thank you, Mr...”
“Olson, Paul Olson. I’m the nanny and handyman. Would you like to sit, Ms. Crapper?”
She took a chair as far away as she could, looked around, and wrote some notes in a folder.
“This place looks much better than on my last visit.”
“I have been making some renovations.”
The women nodded and scribbled something down.
“Coffee?”
“No, thank you.”
I stared at the Social Services lady. She was probably in her late fifties, though you’d never know it from her bland suit and scraped-back hairstyle.
“How long have you been working here, Mr. Olson?”
“Around six months. I pick Sabrina up from school and help her with her homework” I showed her the books on the table. “Then, we do some work in the house. We painted her room together.”
I smiled at Sabrina and she gave me a nervous smile.
Ms. Crapper nodded and wrote down another note.
“How are the girl’s grades doing?”
“Much better. I suppose you were already at her school.”
Ms.Crapper didn’t even look up. “It’s best if I ask you.”
“So you can see if I lie?”
Now she lifted her gaze to mine. “Do you?”
“Of course, not!”
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