Chapter 38

I could feel eyes everywhere watching us, especially my two closest friends. Despite knowing that, I tried hard not to feel affected by their looks and stood quickly from my seat. I heard gasps from them as I grabbed her wrist and dragged her towards the pantry. I locked the door so no one could come in.

“I don’t think it’s even a coincidence why you’re here.” I said as I turned around frantically to face her. Her roguish smirk was steady on her face, head held high, a hand on her hip. “What are you doing here?” I repeated while approaching her closer.

"I came here to do a little business."

I just look at her steadily.

"Well, don't look at me like that."

I shrug. "I don't know. I just find it hard to believe you're doing just a little business."

She laughs. "Of course, I am. What do you expect?"

I raise a brow.

"Just making sure things are in my favor." She shrugs while looking around. “Do you know why that so-called manager of yours has the power to harass you?” She asked, changing