Chapter 9: The things that happen when you live together

>> Maya

“It should be fine as long as no one finds out right?” He looked back at me while I held his shirt. I can’t get Quincy involved in this. Knowing him- actually it’s because I don’t know him, anything can happen. He’s too unpredictable!

“Why the sudden change of mind?” My hasty decision made him more suspicious. He had stopped in his path and began to look at me in attempts to see through me. He turned around and extended his hand to reach my cheek but before he could come in contact with me I spoke.

“I-I thought of an idea!” He paused as I continued, “I can just work here!” He retreated his hand.

“Work?”

“Yes. I mean if I work here I can stay here as payment right? I’m sure my guardian won’t mind that either but just in case, let's not tell him.” I fiddled with my thumbs.

Yohan didn’t say anything for a few seconds. He kept his eyes on me as if he was analyzing something.