"Well... my name is Tammy Parker and I am Karl's cousin."

My eyes widen in surprise and some fear took over me. "You ar... are what?" I implored.

He smirked and confessed, "I am his cousin."

"Are you here to hurt me?" I asked nervously.

"No, It's not my intention," he said instantly.

"Then why are you here?"

"Listen, girl. I just wanted to know whether you are doing okay. Because for the last week you haven't shown up. I thought you may have got sick or.. ...