Chapter 2
Ed walked to the bathroom and looked in the mirror.
"Well, so now a third girl," said his reflection in the mirror.
"What? You mean Hazel? No, it's not going to happen," said Ed.
"Oh, but it will," said his reflection, "You're going to ask her out and it's going to lead to disaster just Like Kristen and Isabella."
"I did not kill Isabella," said Ed, defensively.
"No, but you were the cause of her death. By dating her, you put her in danger," said the reflection.
Two women appeared in the mirror next to his reflection.
"He's right, Ed," said Kristen, "How long do you think it will take Hazel to realize you're a killer?"
"Oh, I imagine it won't take her long," said Isabella.
"Go away!" Ed screamed.
The door opened and Hazel stepped inside.
"Are you okay? I thought I heard something," she asked.
"I'm fine," said Ed, "But thanks for checking on me."
Hazel walked over to Ed and without thinking gave him a hug.
"It's okay," she said, "Oh I'm so sorry. I don't know where that came from" she added, backing away.
"No, it's okay. Thanks," he said, "Let's go back out there."
He noticed the class ring Hazel had around her neck and took hold of it.
"That's a nice ring," he said, admiring the green stone on the silver chain.
"Thanks, it's my dad's," Hazel said, taking it back from him.
"Oh, I'm sorry," said Ed, honestly.
"It's okay," she said as they walked back into the front room.
"What were the two of you talking about?" asked Oswald.
"Oh, nothing," said Ed.
"Well then, Hazel, I wanted to ask: Um, tonight I'm having a gathering here since I was elected Mayor. I wanted to ask, how would you feel about singing here tonight?" Oswald asked.
"You mean it?" Hazel asked, excitedly, "I would love that!"
"Okay, I will see you then," Oswald said.
"See you then!" Hazel said, getting up to leave.
"Wait, how are you getting home?" Oswald asked.
"I was going to take the bus," she said.
"In this city?" replied Oswald, "Oh no, that won't do. Ed, would you give her a ride home?"
"Of course," said Ed, grabbing his keys.
Hazel followed Ed outside.
"Well, it looks like we have our new lounge singer," said Oswald, addressing Barbara, "I trust you have something fancier for her to wear?"
"Leave it to me," Barbara said.