Maria’s Favor to a Geek – Chapter 9
CHAPTER 9 Maria nervously picks up her phone. It takes her several minutes just to dial the number. It starts to ring, and she takes a deep breath. “Y’ello!” a man’s voice answers. “Hi Daddy.” “Maria, good to hear from you! How is everything?” “Pretty good… ummm… well… the reason that I called is because, I wanted to tell you that I’ve decided to stay here after all.” “Oh… okay. And why’s that?” he asks, concerned. “Because… I met someone really special… and umm… I really want to be with him.” she explains nervously. “I see…” her dad responds monotone. “Now… I know what you’re thinking… but it’s different this time… I promise.” she says. “How long have you been seeing this guy…?” he asks. “Well… umm… you see… it hasn’t been for very long, …