''I'm serious!'' Chris said and removed his phone. He showed Kai a picture of Jolene and Erica. ''Look, she has green eyes just like you. Whoa, if I didn't know I would think you were the child's father. But that is not possible. You two don't even know each other.'' Chris laughed.
Kai snatched the phone and looked at the picture keenly before saying, ''send this picture to me.''
''What are you going to do?''
''None of your business.''
''Alright! Let's go to the club once you are done unpacking.''
''I'm tired.''
''Please, if I get drunk, you need to send me home.''
''I do not like clubs.''
''I know, but just do it for me. I will be travelling soon. Won't you miss me? Your only cousin?''
''Get off my back!'' Kai said and went inside.
…..
Rave Club
Kai followed Chris inside the club reluctantly. He went to the counter and saw a familiar face behind the counter.
''I've seen you already!'' Kai said when Kiana tried to hide.
''Sir….'' Kiana turned awkwardly.
''A glass of mountain rose.'' Kai said.
''On it!'' Kiana turned to make the drink for him.
''Hey, Kiki. Fancy running into you here?'' Chris walked over and said.
''You know she works here?'' Kai asked.
''Yes, Kiki has a special situation.'' Chris replied.
''Why do you work here at night? Doesn't the salary meet all your needs?'' Kai turned to ask Kiana.
''I have my reasons, but please don't fire me. I will make sure that my work here doesn't interfere with my work at the office.'' Kiana placed the glass in front of Kai and said.
''Soften up, Kai. She is just trying to make a living.'' Chris snatched the drink from Kai and sipped.
''How many people know you do this kind of work at night?'' Kai asked.
''You mean in the company? Except Chris, Jolene knows but she has promised to keep it a secret from the others.''
''You're the youngest in the company, you easily warmup to almost everybody you meet for the first time. I like that but why are you being formal with me as if we're already friends?'' Kai asked. He had noticed that she was speaking a little freely with him.
''I like you to Sir, but especially what happened I'm even curious the more about you and Jolene. I know there is definitely something going on.'' Kiana said and smirked.
''Kiki, you also noticed, right? I thought I was the only one who felt that these two are hiding something.'' Chris commented.
''What about that woman and me? I am her boss.'' Kai said defensively.
''JoJo is a good woman, sir. Please don't be hard on her.''
''How old are you?'' Kai asked, changing the topic.
''I'm 23 years.''
''Continue to work hard.'' Kai said.
Chris chuckled and asked. ''What kind of dry advice is that, Kai?''
Kai ignored them and sipped his drink. He removed his phone while Chris and Kiana were chatting.
Next day….
Muse Flats.
Erica came out of their apartment and looked at the Penthouse. She jumped and waved excitedly when she saw Chris.
''Uncle Chris, good morning.''
''Erica darling…'' Chris smiled and spread his arms when the little girl ran towards him. He caught her up and kissed her forehead saying. ''How is my smart little girl doing?''
''I'm fine, uncle. I'm going to school.'' Erica said and looked at Kai when Chris put her down. The two entered into a staring contest.
Erica frowned her face and put her hands on her waist and asked. 'Uncle Chris, he must be my Mum's new boss, right?''
'You are right!'' Chris replied.
''Tsk!'' Erica curved her lips up sarcastically and asked. ''You are the one, right?''
''What?'' Kai asked.
''You are the man who hates kids and doesn't want my mother to bring me over. I can't believe I have to deal with that weird aunt at the office and now you?'' Erica looked pissed while talking. As if she was trying to challenge Kai.
''What is she talking about?'' Kai looked at Chris.
''Oh that, she is referring to Kathy. They don't get along. Erica must have a misunderstanding about you. Erica, let me explain. This man here is a good man. He is not part of the people that like to bully your mum.'' Chris said and chuckled.
Erica's face relaxed and she suddenly smiled. ''Really?'' She asked Chris.
''Of course, Erica. I won't lie to you, right?''
''Okay. Then… I should make an alliance with him. He is not bad looking. He is handsome and rich. If he becomes my father, then my family will be powerful.'' Erica looked at Kai and smirked. She had said all that in her head. Her smile made Kai suspicious.
''Erica…'' Jolene came out and saw Erica with the two men. Her heart almost jumped out in fear. She rushed over to the penthouse and pulled Erica to her side.
''Erica, what did I tell you about going out without telling me?'' Jolene asked sternly.
''Uncle Chris introduced your new boss to me. I just wanted to welcome him and create an alliance with him.'' Erica explained.
''I'm sorry but she is late for school. I have to send her right away.'' Jolene said and held Erica's hand.
''Uncle Chris, I'm going to school. Mr….'' Erica looked at Kai and asked. ''What's your name?''
''Kai.''
''Mr. Kai, let's talk more later okay?'' Erica said and smiled before turning to leave.
''I'm sorry about that.'' Jolene apologized.
''Why are you apologizing? She is just a kid who is smart, perhaps just like her father. Am I right, Miss Jolene?'' Kai asked
Jolene nodded her head. ''Excuse me.'' She said and walked away.
''Just like her father? Kai, what was that about? Jolene is a single mother.'' Chris spoke.
''Single mother? Doesn't she have a fiancé?''
''No. She has being single since I knew her. Next time don't spout rubbish. Just like her father?'' Chris said and walked towards the car.
Kai looked at Jolene's car and smirked.