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// Chapter 9 
// Story: Apple Annie Oak Tree 
// by Creativa-Artly01 
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That evening while at dinner on the train, Franklin gets up to answer a phone call, much to Annie's surprise. She gets up and canters after him. She soon finds him and overhears his call. He's talking with Buck Tooth Billiard. This shocks and worries Annie. She hopes he doesn't plan on leaving Buffalo Billiard. 

"Please tell me you're not leaving," says Annie when Franklin hangs up. 

"No, I'm not leaving," replies Franklin, "not yet at least."

"Please never leave me," replies Annie. 

"You have nothing to worry about, I promise," replies Franklin as he comes over and kisses Annie on the lips. Annie accepts the kiss, even so, she can't help but feel like Franklin is lying to her. She hopes it isn't so, but alas, she can't truly know for sure. 

A few minutes later, the two return to dinner but don't talk to each other for the rest of the night. They don't even say good night to each other as they go to bed two hours later. In her room, Annie lies on her bed and sighs. She really hopes and prays that Franklin won't leave them for Buck Tooth Billiard and his show. Alas, for now, that's all she can do.