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Satisfied that the situation had been handled properly, I exited the room, leaving my guest in peace.
The next morning, I awoke and began my morning routine, not even caring that my back was a bit stiff from the couch. As I was waiting for my coffee and straightening my tie, the ghost appeared in the kitchen. At this point, she was almost more bone than flesh, and as much as I hated to even think such a thing, she was really beginning to stink. I should offer her some of my
"Good morning!" I greeted her. "I hope you slept well. Sorry I can't stick around, but I need to be heading to work in a few minutes. Is there anything you need before I leave?"
She stared at me, then spoke. "
This made me worry. I had tried my best to be a good host, but I couldn't just let her take my heart! Not now, not this way, not when there was still so much for me to do!
Unless...
I pulled out my phone and hit Speed Dial 3. "Hello, boss? Hey, it's Steve!
I pocketed my phone and smiled at the ghost. "Great news: My schedule's all cleared up, so I guess you can go ahead and take my heart now!"
The ghost smiled and plunged the knife into my chest. "
So polite!
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