“What is the meaning of this?” I asked the moment I opened the doors and confronted the scene.

Glaidel looked up at me; shock and fear were on her face. Karlo’s arm was hanging around her neck. Melanie’s father was holding Karlo’s waist and shoulder because Karlo was almost dancing while they were trying to stand him up. They had all already stepped out of the vehicle, and my wrath was already lingering.

“Miss Minerva!” Glaidel exclaimed, looking between Karlo and me ...