“I can explain, L-Lola. It’s not what it appears to be. ” Lola glanced at Jerry, then back to the picture.
I had never seen her look so bewildered.
“What is this, Jerry? Why are you distributing flyers? ” “I lost my job one and a half years ago.
Jerry said, “I didn’t know how to tell you.
” “You told me a falsehood? the entire time? ” “I tried to keep you safe!
Jerry begged, “I didn’t want you to worry.
” “I can’t believe you’d lie to me like that! ” With a cry, Lola stormed into her home. Bernard followed her, and both Bernard and I exchanged a satisfied look.
We felt really bad for him, to be honest.
“Well, that wasn’t the way I imagined it, but it looks like the truth finally came out,” Bernard said. Yes, I answered. “All I want is for Lola to be okay.
However, at least we won’t have to listen to rumors about our truck and coffee.
”The area began to feel calmer and quieter at that moment, as though a weight had been removed. Jerry’s entitled veneer had fallen apart when the truth was revealed. “How about a new coffee machine to celebrate?
” Grinning, Bernard made a suggestion.
“That seems like a plan. I concurred. “And perhaps we can take the truck for a drive later.
”I thought about how fate had revealed Jerry in an unexpected way as we made our way inside.
It helped me realize that even the most critical individuals can have hidden insecurities. How do you feel?
