''Shouldn't you ask if I am fine and if everything is alright first? The school called and told you I skipped school and that I got into the car of a man. Shouldn't you ask why I skipped school first? You really prove me right every time, Jolene. Also, you should learn how to respect other people's privacy. Just because is your house, doesn't mean you should come into my room without knocking.''
''Amala, I called you several times but your phone was off. Do you think I won't be worried? You don't talk to me about anything. I had to find out from Leo that you were bullied in school yesterday and a man showed up and saved you. I got a call from the school that you got into the car of a mysterious man and now you are home with all these clothes, don't you think I will be worried about you?''
''The man who saved me yesterday is Kai. He came to check up on me and found those students bullying me. Jolene, you don't have any idea how your words come across to me. You sound aggressive right now. You are forcing me to give you details and I don't want to. Don't you get it? The more you want to know everything about me, the more I will hide whatever is going on from you.''
Amala sighed and placed her bag on the bed and removed her uniform coat. ''Are you going to watch me undress? That will be rude on your part.'' Amala turned to look at Jolene.
''When you are done, come out for dinner.''
''I'm not hungry. I ate out.'' Amala replied and walked towards the bathroom.
''What happened to you in school today? Why did you suddenly leave and who is the man who picked you up?'' Jolene asked and Amala stopped at the door.
''I don't think I owe you an explanation. You already made your judgement. You are just afraid to admit that what you are thinking might be true.''
''Amala…''
'You think I'm dating an older man and he is my sponsor. You think the bags of clothes are also from him. You are also afraid that I might become pregnant like you before I finish high school.''
'Hey!'' Jolene yelled.
'Don't worry, I'm still a virgin. The clothes are from brother in law.'' Amala said and shut the door, locking it.
Jolene turned to look at the bags and muttered. 'Kai bought them for her. Then, was he the one who picked her up from school today?''
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Kathy walked to Jolene's desk and placed the pictures she took the day before on the table and asked. ''This is your sister, right?''
Jolene looked at the pictures and nodded. ''Yes, that's my sister.''
Kathy chuckled.
''I knew it. Just at a glance and I knew she was a vixen, a slimy fox just like you, Jolene. You couldn't seduce the CEO, so you put your sister up to it? Whoa! Jolene, you never cease to surprise me.'' Kathy said loudly and everyone looked at her.
''What nonsense are you talking about? Kathy, watch your words!'' Jolene stood up and said to Kathy.
''You are shouting at me? Jolene, why are you so shameless? I saw your sister and the CEO yesterday. From the restaurant to the mall. They were so intimate and acting like they were lovers. She is just 17 or 18, how could you put her up with a man who is twice her age?''
''I'm glad you do know she is twice my age. Miss Kathy, if you saw us, why didn't you come to say hi instead of sneaking around like a thief? Were you hoping that you would get evidence to slander Jolene?'' Kai walked in with his hands in his pocket.
Kathy was taken aback and turned at once when she heard the voice. She quickly shook her head saying. ''CEO, I didn't mean it in any negative way. I was only telling Jolene to take care of her sister. The way she was acting towards you was a little…''
''Amala is my friend. I went out to eat and shop with a friend. Is there a law against it? Or is there a law that says that I can't have friends that I am older than?'' Kai looked at Kathy with a cold gaze and she shook her head.
''I…''
''Apologize to Jolene right now!'' Kai said.
'I… I'm sorry Jolene.'' Kathy said and went back to her desk. She clenched her fist tightly and glared at Jolene.
Everyone returned to their seats and acted as if nothing had happened.
''Jolene, come to my office!'' Kai said before turning towards his office.
''Yes, sir!'' Jolene picked up a file and followed Kai.
When Jolene entered the office and closed the door. She saw Kai standing with his back turned towards her.
''I'm here…'' Jolene said and Kai turned. He looked at her and asked.
''What do you think?''
''Huh? About what?'' Jolene asked.
''Did I put her in her place? Since when did going shopping with my sister in law become a crime?'' Kai said and pouted his lips.
Jolene chuckled and mumbled. ''We are not married yet?''
''We will on Friday. You haven't forgotten, right? Once we get married, you have to move with the kids to my place. We are going to be husband and wife. We should stay together.''
Jolene blushed. ''I… I'm going to talk to Erica about you tonight. I haven't gotten the right time to tell her about you.''
''Brown, you didn't tell Erica her father is dead, right?''
''No! I… I just told her that her father was outside the country.''
''Hey!''
''I… I didn't know I would suddenly cross paths with you. I will tell her today, I promise.''
''Okay. I'm visiting my parents tonight. I will tell them about you and when the time is right, we will have dinner with them.''
''Here is the information on all the actors under Star Power entertainment. I compiled it just in case you might need it.'' Jolene said and stretched her hand towards him.
Kai took the file and held Jolene's hand. ''Why don't you look at me? You've being avoiding my gaze since you came in. Are you nervous? Brown, do I make you nervous?''
''I… I still have work to do. Excuse me!'' Jolene said and hurried out of the office with a reddened expression.