Chapter 88 I Dont Want To Talk To A Twerp (2/2)

”What?”

Jacob brushed Emily's hair b

s moment that Rita noticed Jacob. She looked at the pajamas Jacob and Emily were wearing, and suddenly realized something was going on between them. In an apologetic manner she said,”Sorry to have disturbed you.”

Immediately, Emily assured,”No, it's not what you think...”

Rita gave Emily the ”I know everything” look and smiled,”No need to explain.”

Emily choked up at Rita's expression, 'What is Rita talking about? I can't figure it out!'

”Let's go.”

Jacob had no interest in waiting out there in the cold. He put his arms around Emily's shoulders peremptorily and walked towards the car.

Once all of them got into the car, Jacob started the car and turned on the radio to play classical piano music. For a moment an awkward silence fell into the car, except for the music.

Emily had planned to take the back seat with Rita, but Jacob insisted that she sit in the front passenger's seat. She could only look at Rita through the rear view mirror. To her relief, there seemed to be nothing wrong with Rita at that moment.

”Hey, Jacob,” Emily turned back at Jacob and whispered,”Could you let Rita stay at your home tonight?”

Jacob answered with no hesitation,”No.”

Emily suddenly became disappointed,”Why?”

”Because she could stay in a hotel.”

'What is Emily talking about? The door of my house is not open for all, ' Jacob thought.

Emily implored,”She looks pretty bad now. I am afraid that she will do something silly if she is left alone. Can you just do me this favor...”

”No,” Jacob declined once again, in a stern voice.