Kiki

I believe this calls for a proper introduction. Arrive no earlier or later than 8:00 PM. Please wipe your feet on the mat outside the door before entering. Knock on the door twice and ring the doorbell only once. Anything different, I shall not allow Henry to open the door. Once Henry invites you to come in, hand him your sweaters, overcoats, jackets, gloves, mittens or anything unnecessary to wear indoors. Leave your shoes by the front door as they are not allowed anywhere else in the house. By that time, Bantu, the dog, will have found you and will greet you by pushing you down and licking your face. No need to be alarmed, he will do that to everyone. Once Bantu has left, Henry will guide you to the dining room where I will be seated at the head of the table. He will present a silver platter of my favorite snack: pretzels. You must eat them, no questions asked. From that point, I will begin to tell you about myself. About my passion for writing, my love for reading, and my never-ending randomness. Of course you'll be very interested in what I call my life. And you'll be dreading the moment you have to leave me. But by then, it'll be almost 10:00 and you'll have to depart. You grab your belongings from Henry and slip on your shoes. Before you leave, you ask for my name and I tell you: Kiki. You ask if you'll ever be able to see me again. And I reply: No. Then you'll question me and ask: Why? And I'll tell you, because you are in a dream. I am only a figment of your imagination;  and I need you to do what I'm telling you to do. Close your eyes. Count to ten, and then open your eyes. Once your eyes open, this will be over.

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