Chapter 2
Robbie pulled Amanda aside. They had to talk. This situation could get ugly in a hurry and it was a decision the two would have to make together.
"What are we going to do?" Robbie asked.
"We have to tell her that you don't do that kind of thing anymore." Amanda told him.
"But it could mean a better life for us." Robbie said. Amanda knew that he was right but still…
"Wait, I have an idea." He said. Before explaining his idea, however, Robbie went over to his cousin.
"How long do I have to complete this test?" Robbie asked Helga.
"You have until the bus returns in three days. If you fail your chance to receive the money is gone. One more thing, you need proof that you have in fact defeated your enemy. I have to watch you kill him."
Stephanie had just put Joshua down for a nap. Bessie had promised to watch him for a little while so the couple could go out. Sportacus had finished patching the wall and was in the shower.
"Almost done in there?" She asked.
"You have no idea how hard it is to get this stuff off; especially after your wife smears it around." He teased. The shower was shut off and he pulled a blue towel off of the towel ring. Stepping from the shower, Sportacus had the towel around his waist.
"Hmm, maybe we should stay in tonight." Stephanie smiled.
"Oh and I thought you were looking forward to going out." He said pulling her close. His dirty blond hair dripped on her. But Stephanie didn't care as they kissed.
"I'll take Joshua to Uncle Milford's house. I hope to be back in ten or fifteen minutes. Think you can be ready by then?" She asked as they separated.
"I was born ready. The question is will you be ready?" He joked.
"Very funny, mister. See you soon." Stephanie said. Walking out into the kitchen she put Joshua into his stroller and made her way to the Mayor's house.
Amanda stood there in utter horror. She watched as Robbie seemed to go from nice to naughty in ten seconds.
"I'll do what you ask with pleasure. Sportacus will find that he won't be able to resist when I drag his wife and child into this." He told his cousin Helga.
"It will be fun to watch. Now do you have a plan?" She asked.
"Amanda go dig out the set of plans under my bed while I talk to Helga." Robbie ordered. The girl didn't move.
"I said now!" Robbie screamed. She did as she was told. Running into his room, Amanda felt under the bed. There were indeed plans under there. Robbie had been lying to her the whole time. He hadn't really changed. Cursing her stupidity, Amanda knew that she had to find a way to warn her friends before it was too late.
"What is taking so long?" She heard Robbie's voice shouting from the other room. Quickly, Amanda raced back to the living room.
"You lied to me!" She yelled shaking the plans at him. He pulled her away from Helga.
"Please just follow along. I think I have a way to trick Helga." Robbie begged. Amanda wasn't sure what to believe but she decided to give Robbie's plan a chance.
"But know this, Robbie Rotten; if this doesn't work I will leave your side forever."
To Be Continued…