She didn’t like her temporary neighbour, especially after what her friend had told her about him, and tended to avoid him. ‘Yes?’ ‘Don’t try to visit my aunt again. Your visit upset her.’ ‘No, it didn’t. She was glad to see me.’ ‘I’m asking you very politely not to go to the hospital again.’ ‘I shall definitely keep going to see my friend.’ He leaned forward, thrusting his face very close to hers. ‘I don’t want to have to get more forceful about this.’ She took a step backwards, suddenly afraid of the look on his face. He smiled. ‘You’re beginning to understand how deeply I care about my family. I will look after them. You will mind your own business.’ He turned to leave, but stopped to toss back at her, ‘I hope you decide to be sensible. I wouldn’t want you to get hurt. You’ll see what I mean.’ Then he turned and walked away, whistling cheerfully, stopping to talk to the neighbour across the street, with whom he’d struck up an acquaintance.
