"Goodnight, Eric," Delilah says as she re-enters the house.
I sigh wistfully.
Why do you think you've got hope? She's a rich girl, and you're just a gardener who wants a girlfriend...this wasn't meant to be.
I turn and begin walking to my house, which is next door to this intimidating mansion.
Tomorrow, I'll begin planting those roses for Ms. Crown...quite an easy task. Of course, she demands the flowers to be home-grown, and I don't really mind. Not just for money, but to see a smile cross that face...
I enter my house and lock the door.
"So you want Delilah Crown?" a voice says.
I freeze.
Someone's here! And they know about Ms. Crown!
"She's not in any danger," the voice says, "but if she does end up in danger, she has bodyguards. Relax."
I try to obey.
I'm panting from fear and exhaustion.
"Good," the voice says, "now, you're Eric Roswell, correct?"
"Yeah," I say.
"I am Wolf," the voice says, "and I am an FM-ian, who needs your help."
"In what, Wolf?" I ask.
"To stop evil," Wolf says simply, "Will you help?"
"Yes, of course I will," I say.
"Even if it means that you will fight against any and all evil?" Wolf asks.
"Yeah," I say.
"One more time, and there's no going back," Wolf says, "Will you not hesitate, even if someone you hold dear is involved?"
I'm sorry, Ms. Crown!
"Yes," I say, "I will never hesitate, even for Ms. Crown."
"Good," Wolf says, "now...don't make too much noise."
My body is filled with power, and the last thing I remember is a wolf, lunging at me.