36. The babysitter

- Last night was really weird, Venla calls to Tanja. -I don’t know. It was like I had patch of honey glued to my back and flies started to get in. 

-What are you talking about? 

– Guys found my tinder account and then things started to happen.

 -Ha ha, I wish I could have seen it! Tanja giggles. 

- But I talked about games with Iiro for hours, had fun and I think I missjudged him. 

– I wouldn't bet on that, Tanja thinks. 

- No really. He was so nice. Like a diffirent person and has an amazing smile. Uh, then there was really strange and akward episode with Ilari and one of his UN friend that left me so confused I don't what to think anymore.

 -Wait. What friend? Tanja stops her before Venla has an opportunity to tell more. 

-Dark haired big guy. I guess his name was Antti? 

– Stop The press!! Tanja gets excited. -He's Back? OMG!

 -You know him? 

- We had a thing shortly before Teemu. Things were left quite unfinished. 

- Oh. He was THAT Guy! Venla puts pieces of puzzle together. – Wait a minute. I thought you didn't like army guys? 

-Errmm. Tanja chokes. – He can be an exception, she tries to save her butt. - Is it still ok that Tessa comes there for a night?

-Of course. I miss her!

Doorbell rings. Venla picks Tessa up and hurries to open. 

- I need a favor, Ilari says right away and notices Tessa. His looks change and Venla sees he doesn't know what to say. 

– Always, Venla replies. 

– Was this a bad time? Ilari asks. 

– I'm in middle of time critical operation, so could you look after Tessa for a minute? Venla replies. - Tell me what you need after that.

 – Um… 

- Oh come on. I bet you have been in worse situations, Venla shakes her head and lifts little girl into reluctant looking Ilari's arms. -I'm sure you can handle that. Read her a book or something. 

- Venla? Ilari looks little girl in his arms and then Venla. 

– I need to go now! Venla turns around and aims for kitchen. 

- Shi --- eh. Venla! 

-And close the door behind you!