Heartstrings On Fire

Good thing Agnes was quick on her feet, so that bucket of water only dampened the hem of her dress.

The woman was fierce and intimidating. “Get out! Now! You’re not welcome here.”

Agnes said calmly, “Mrs. Fabian, I just want to talk to you. I mean no harm.”

Mrs. Fabian looked impatient. “I have nothing to discuss with journalists. Leave now or I’ll kick you out.” With that, Mrs. Fabian slammed the door shut.

Agnes found herself left out in the cold.

She sighed. This was a tough nut to crack, no chance for a conversation at all.

But Agnes was not one to give up so easily. She stood at the doorstep, plotting her next move.

Soon after, she heard the barking of dogs in the alleyway, and clearly someone else was approaching.

came in slowly with the backdrop of the setting sun.

swallowing a calming pill for Agnes, whose anxiety

damp

couldn’t get in and start a conversation.

“Let me

Jared was famously known as a skilled negotiator in the

on the door again, and in no time,

voice, filled with venom, emerged from within, “Are you still here? Leave now or I’ll call the police.” The same woman’s voice, filled with murderous intent. Seeing two people at her doorstep, she snarled, “What now, you brought reinforcements? Don’t think I’ll be scared just because you brought someone along. Get lost, all of

animals? If you’re gone,

seemed to hit a nerve. The woman’s expression changed

suddenly came to Agnes‘ mind, so she said, “Mrs. Fabian, although I’m a journalist, I’m not here to discuss your eviction. I’m working on a special feature for the Stray Animal Protection Association about the stray animals in Harmony Hollow. Since you’re the only resident

hearing this, Mrs. Fabian’s expression softened as she asked, “So you’re not here on

Evictions are not within my jurisdiction, Mrs. Fabian. We’re not here to convince you

finally opened her door. “Come in, both of

and Jared exchanged a