King Of Persuasion

Shikera looked up.

"Tomorrow? But Grandma Cooper is still sick. I can't just leave her alone when there's no one to take care of her. And also, I made a few friends I have to say goodbye to," she said.

"Is that good friend Alan?" Ethan asked.

Shikera raised her brows, a mischievous twinkle in her chocolate brown eyes.

"What if it is? But don't worry, Husband, the friend I'm talking about is Jodi," she replied.

"That's alright. You can still say goodbye to her tomorrow before we leave and about Mrs Cooper, she agreed to stay in the hospital."

Shikera was shocked.

"Grandma Cooper agreed to do what?" she exclaimed.

"Get herself admitted," Ethan stated.

"Wow! How did you do it? I tried to persuade her for so long but she disagreed. Tell me how." Shikera stared earnestly at Ethan as she waited for his explanation, only for him to give her a one word answer.

"You."

"Uh?"