59 Annoying Deputies

Christos.

Two different deputies with different ways of thinking, yet both can frustrate me in their own ways.

“So when are we seeing you?” Erica went straight to the point that was important and I chuckled.

“This evening? I am thinking we can take a ride around the city, show you a bit of the place.” I prompted after taking a quick look at my wrist watch.

Then as an afterthought knowing their mother might have planned something else for their evening, I asked slowly. “Unless you are busy?”

“Busy? Busy doing what?” Eric wanted to know, confused that I could even think of such maybe.

“Okay, I get the point. You are as free as a bird.” I confirmed softly.

“Uncle Christos?” Erica called softly before I could ring off.

“Yes?” I asked gently, knowing my deputies were attentive to my part of the convo.

“Don’t bother to disappoint, else we will never forgive you.” Always a principled little girl, she warned in advance and I gave a short nod of my head even though they could not see it.

“Per