45 Emotional Blackmail

Erica

After an intense look at my face, he blew out a frustrated breath.

“Considering we have started school and Mum feels we need to stay at home on the weekends to do our homework and other activities, how do you intend to achieve that?” Eric asked slowly and I gave my head a negative shake.

“I don’t know and that is why I am asking you. What can we do? It is obvious she has no intention of permitting us to go to her work place again, which means we can no longer see our new friend.” I honestly don’t understand why she is doing this though. It’s as if she hated our association with her Boss.

“I have also thought about it, Rica, but I honestly don’t have an idea of how to make her change her mind.” It is obvious Eric has pondered on it also despite my assumptions, I could hear the frustration hidden in his voice.

“What if we make the move then?” I suggested slowly, watching for his mood.

“Move? What move are you talking about?” He asked softly but from the look I could see in h