Chapter 21

  I walk out of the doctor's and go back to Freddy's house directly. I want to have a good sleep before I learn how to be a mother. 

  I throw myself into the bed as soon as I reach my bedroom. When I wake up again, it is dark outside.

  I sit on the bed with my brain blank and my stomach empty. I am very hungry and tired, but I do not have the strength to go downstairs to have anything to eat.

  suddenly, The phone rings. I pick up the phone. It is Bill. "Alina, have you talked with the bosses on the list I gave you?"

  I am like suddenly woken up from my dream by some cold water. "Oh sorry. No. I will talk to them tomorrow."

  " Alina, tomorrow is the weekend. It is impolite to bother them at the weekend. Why do n't you talk with them tonight?"

  I sigh. "OK. Do you need me to send you another list?" 

  I shake my head. "No need. I have it." 

  "Then, remember to have a try tonight. Remember to be frank and sincere. You should..."