There was one month when Kelly was late getting her period. It scared the crap out of both of them. Her period was only late and eventually came, much to their relief. Their dates became mundane and predictable, much like washing the car or mowing the lawn. Still, it was comfortable, with partners that liked each other.
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When Kelly graduated from high school, she managed to get a minimal clerical job at the company where she had worked part time in summers. This was a starter job, and she did not expect to be working in this job forever. With the help of her mom, she got a better clerical position at a bigger company. More important, the pay was bigger too. She liked the pay but hated the pushing papers back and forth. She was always on the lookout for something better.
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