Waiting For Someone
John wondered if they had seen him. But why would they stay inside if they did? They were talking excitedly as they sat near the window, and John wondered whether they were waiting for someone. He hadn’t seen the little girl’s mother yet, so that may be it.
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Playing Outside
He watched the child and her father leave the house again after a while, but this time they sat on the curb in front of the house. John could feel his tummy churning as the sun set. He hadn’t eaten since he was so interested with this girl.