CHARLOTTE / SMILE

Charlotte paced around the house restlessly thinking of what to do next. She had not heard from both Sheila and Smile in days now and she was getting worried. Sheila's phone had been switched off and Smile was not picking his calls. She tried his line again but there was still no answer.

"Mummy!", Marty said running down the stairs. "We're late for school." Charlotte sighed remembering that Marty was still at home.

"Give me a minute, honey", she said dialing Smile's number again. Marty frowned sitting down and Charlotte dropped the phone noticing his mood.

"Alright. Let's go", she said. She watched as his face lit up and for a moment she dared to imagine how he would react if he found out that Smile had dumped her after their first date.

"No more taking me to school in an old Mercedes", he said frowning. As tense as she was that moment, she couldn't help laughing.

"As long as you remain a good boy", she replied. "A good smart boy."