A Tragic Obsession

one such ocassion, he went into a supermarket to get some groceries and stopped short. An angel was selling at the supermart. She was a very young girl, possibly fifteen or sixteen. Very

ry handsome and charming. He reminded her of someone but it couldn't be. That person had looked a bit older. It was an older version of the person facing her but not quite as handsome as this young nan. She was fascinated but she quickly hid her feelings behind an expressionless face. ' Mercy, I wish to ask a favour of you'. 'And what may that be?' ' I want you to have mercy on me.' 'For what are you asking my mercy?' 'she asked. 'For your time'. He said. They both laughed and the atmosphere lightened up. They got to talking as though they had known each other for a long time. Mercy considered this with a smile she was always a business minded, no

nd I felt I should say what I had in mind in a more private setting'. I am not taking you for granted but right now , tim