chapter 9

Chapter 9

“Oh my God, sis, your new house is beautiful. This look like a castle.” Janette smiled and ushered her sister into the enormous sitting room.

“I know right.”

“Woo, look at the staircase and the wall. It’s magical.” Michelle stared at the staircase in amazement.

“Feel at home. I’ll be right back.” Janette shuffled her way to Jackson’s office room and gently knocked on the door. She welcomed herself inside when she heard his muffled voice from the inside.

“Hey, you are back. How’s Switzerland?” Jackson slowly raised his head from his system to look at her as she wobbled her way to his table.

“Well, fancy seeing you Jan, Switzerland was fine.” He paused and then ordered her to seat. “Where the hell have you been?”

Janette shifted in her seat, playing with the strap of her bag lying on her thigh. “I was with my parent.” She whispered, biting and chewing the inside of her mouth nervously.

“And why haven’t you been answering my calls?”

“I’m s-sorry for not answering your c-