- Xavier -
The evening was almost ending well. Just like we had thought, Franklin had decided to put everything behind him and even threw a dinner party for the entire household. Everything was returning to normal, and I was relaxed.At the end of it, he asked Kira to wait behind so he'd have a word with her. My mother and I exchanged worried looks, immediately knowing what that meant."Can I speak to her briefly before you do?" I had to quickly say as everyone walked away."No," Franklin said strongly. "You can talk to her when I am done. I need to see her right now, and it cannot wait."I swallowed heavily and tried to act casual. I was looking at her, trying to give her signals with the corners of my eye, but she pretended not to notice me.I had to walk away because there was no way I could talk to her when Franklin was standing there.Mother was waiting for me at the corner."What do you think he wants with her?" She asked hurriedly."I don't
