Chapter 11

END OF THE ROAD

“I’m going out for a company dinner,” I told my parents who were looking at me wearing a blue body-hugging dress that ends two inches above my knees.

Mom and Dad smiled at me. “Sure, honey. You should go and have fun with your colleagues,” Dad said. I bet they are happy now that I have got accepted in their company of choice.

I smiled and turned to leave.

“What time are you going home, Nique?” Eurick asked me before I could close the door.

“I don’t know yet. I’d meet with the girls after.” I replied.

He pouted and nodded. “I’ll try to wait for you,” he told me.

I shook my head. “Don’t wait up. I might go home late.” I replied.

He frowned at me. “You better not go home later than two in the morning…” he warned me.

I laughed at my overprotective brother. &ldquo