Deloris's husband had divorced her after she gave birth to Chrissy and so it was no hidden fact that she needed the money desperately. Deloris had little education and was stuck working at a low-end retail store for a measly $8.00 per hour. This was hardly enough to pay for apartment rent and auto costs - let alone food and toys for her only child. As a result, Deloris had to put in extra hours just to make ends meet. Her only solace was the fact that she was permitted to take her child with her to work - thereby saving a fortune on day-care costs. The retail store had a small playroom in the back for the mothers to place their children while they worked. It was a generous company perk that went along with modest health care benefits.

Little Chrissy waddled into the small kitchen just as her mother hung up the phone. There were no leads in the modeling industry today. Deloris smiled down at her beautiful daughter trying desperately to hide her growing disappointment.

"Hello sweetie. Mommy's so proud of her cute lil' girl. How are you feeling today?"

"Good mommy." Replied the cute little tart shifting from one foot to the other.

"You'd better go potty and get dressed darlin' cause mommy's got to be at work by nine." Explained Deloris.

"OK mommy. I'll be right back." Replied young Chrissy as she skipped back out of the room.

Deloris buried her head in her hands and began to sob. Her luck had run out with Chrissy - or so she thought. Little did she know that today would be her lucky day. Once at work, the situation changed dramatically.

"Hello there. Are you the mother of that cute little red-headed child in the back?" Asked a strange man approaching Deloris's checkout counter.

"I certainly Am." replied the young mother skeptically. "Why? Has she been causing a problem?"

"No. Not at all. My name is Mr. Sellers."

"I'm Deloris. Nice to meet you." replied the young mother extending her hand to the stranger.

She eyed him up carefully wondering if he was good dating material. Though Deloris was only 24, she liked older men. Judging from the looks of him, Mr. Sellers appeared to be a man of about 35. He was modestly built with a full head of wavy blonde hair that appeared to be matted down with gel. Overall he seemed rather handsome and seemed good natured.

"What can I do for you?" Asked Deloris shyly. ......(cont)