Chapter 59: "Off the table."

“What are we possibly going to do that for?”

I continue looking out the window though I can feel Alora’s glare on me.

When it becomes a steady piercing feeling on my neck, I respond.

“You said it yesterday that I ought to do something about it, didn't you?.”

“Yeah, but what’s in it for you? And don’t tell me something like there isn’t anything in it for me, there obviously is.”

I am, speechless.

I turn to Alora so she can see the look in my eyes because hey, I'm trying to do what she almost crucified me for not doing. I’m going to involve myself in Ariana and Alvin’s business, and I am bringing her along to see why I do not do some things, but she’s already assumed I have my motive for going there.

“How smart of you.”

I mean she’s right, of course I do, but every experience is a learning experience as is fondly said, and I feel Alora needs some education. She stares at me warily before looking away and asking,

“Can you give me a breakdown at least of what to expect?”

I shake my head,