by S M Mala
All characters in this book are fictitious and any resemblance to any persons living or dead is purely coincidental.
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Books to look out for by S M Mala:
My Mother in Law’s Lover
What he did to her
The problem of getting Rich Quik … part one
The problem of getting Rich Quik … part two
Relative Strangers
The Secret History of Hatty Ha Ha … begins
The Secret History of Hatty Ha Ha … ends
Pushing over 40
Good Vibration
Bad Advice
Hot Flush
Trust Me
Happy Now?
Love’s Foolish Punch
Bless this Love
To Love Thy Neighbour
Table of Contents
‘Fifty years old.’
‘Over there.’
‘How do you feel?’
‘You don’t like it?’
‘He’s no good for you.’
‘What are the neighbours like?’
‘Oh my!’
‘Shoots and Leaves?’
‘Very handsome but young.’
‘What she doing?’
‘That’s interesting.’
‘Is she fit?’
‘Do you think it’s a sign that I’m getting old?’
‘Daddy!’
‘Stop it Ralph.’
‘Of course. Not a problem.’
‘It’s really bad.’
‘Hello?’
‘Mali’s funny!’
‘But daddy!’
‘Mummy, what have you got here?’
‘That’s how you know Ethan?’
‘Good night!’
‘How was last night?’
‘You’re not speaking to me?’
‘I didn’t mean it.’
‘Good morning!’
‘I can’t explain it.’
‘Five minutes.’
‘Shitting hell!’
‘Who’s there?’
‘Hello?’
‘Over before it began.’
‘You can’t have said that!’
‘For God’s sake!’
‘Who’s that?’
‘Just stop.’
‘Here’s the last lot.’
‘Help me!’
‘Is she okay?’
‘I better!’
‘Do you think she’s asleep?’
‘Be my mummy.’
‘And that’s a good idea?’
‘This looks okay, don’t you think?’
‘He did what?’
‘Honestly Ralph, I need to do this.’
‘You’re incredibly organised.’
‘What’s wrong with me?’
‘Oh.’
‘You didn’t have to touch me there!’
‘What are you looking at?’
‘Here you go.’
‘What happened?’
‘What a waste!’
‘It’s written all over your face.’
‘This isn’t right.’
‘What did you say?’
‘Shit, shit, shit!’
‘I’m an idiot!’
‘And everything’s okay?’
‘You did what to Mali?’
‘That’s better.’
‘Where’s Esme?’
‘It’s quite sweet.’
‘What’s that?’
‘Thank you.’
‘I’m fine.’
‘Hold on a moment.’
‘It was bang out of order.’
‘Oh Leon.’
‘Oh Esme.’
‘Esme!’
‘At last!’
‘You mustn’t be scared.’
‘Please don’t cry.’
‘What’s the secret?’
‘I see.’
‘Why are you so quiet?’
‘Your mother will fret.’
‘He’s late.’
‘Don’t cry.’
‘I’ve eaten enough scones.’
‘Daddy, I love you.’
‘Oh!’
‘Daddy!’
‘Ralph!’
‘Esme.’
‘Don’t look at me.’
‘Whose are these?’
‘School holidays start next week.’
‘I don’t want her to make contact.’
‘Don’t threaten me!’
‘Why not hold hands?’
‘Kiss again.’
‘You’re gay?’
‘What does that make us?’
‘Everything okay?’
‘Morning!’
‘What the fuck?’
‘Be safe now.’
‘Don’t say anything.’
‘I can’t do it.’
‘Lies!’
‘Sleep now.’
‘Hello!’
‘He said nothing.’
‘Bring Mali back at five.’
‘You’re not listening.’
‘This is ludicrous!’
‘Seriously?’
‘I’m in love.’
‘Hello?’
‘She did what?’
‘This is confusing.’
‘La, la, la!’
‘It’s nothing!’
‘Don’t you love me anymore?’
‘Love you mummy Esme.’
‘I don’t want a baby with you.’
‘Stay here.’
‘This can’t be right.’
‘What now?’
‘This is bad.’
‘Coming!’
‘Try not to worry about it.’
‘I’ll speak up for you!’
‘This is a little strange.’
‘Why?’
‘What did she mean?’
‘Just flick the switch.’
‘Whose place is this?’
‘Esme?’
‘Oscar Reeves is my son.’
‘Jesus!’
‘I’m fine and I’m so sorry.’
‘I love you.’
