Relationship Talks

Valeria had just returned home from school. The moment she got to her room, she locked the door, so as to prevent Ergon from coming in. She knew he'd be there any moment. She left the school premises earlier before him, all just to avoid seeing him.

She threw her bag on the bed, and went into the bathroom to take a shower.

*****

Shiella was sitting in front of the mirror in her room, doing her makeup, when her door opened and Noah walked in.

"Noah?" She called in surprise.

Noah went to sit on her bed. Shiella put down the makeup brush she was holding, and turned around to face him.

She raised her brow in a questioning manner, without saying a word.

"Hi mom."

"I'm surprised to see you here, and I know you wouldn't come to see me if it's not something important. So, tell me, what's it you want?"

Noah was the type who hates beating around the bush, so he just went straight to the point.

"I want you to fire Erica."

"What?"

"And why would I do that?" Shiella questioned with a frown.

"Beca