pedro only sighed when misty asked to use the back room for a few more minutes and agreed , as long the owner did n't find out . why could n't she act as if the past did n't matter to her ? `` al , do n't start , '' i said with a sigh , and he laughed . i really must be off , he said as he turned to get in his car . but i kept thinking , i have nothing to lose , and by god , if you dont take the chance , nothing will happen . 