Chapter 16. The Phone II

He knew what his brother was up to. If Zach found out anything about the girl, he would try to meddle and might spoil his chance, knowing his brother's personality.

'No, I can't let that happen,' he thought angrily and strode out of his house, heading to his brother's bungalow.

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After trying several times to switch on the phone, Zach finally gave up.

"I'm in big trouble this time," he said uneasily, thinking about his brother's punishment.

Zach scurried off the bed and paced around his bedroom anxiously. He needed to fix this phone and satisfy his curiosity; then he would wholeheartedly receive his brother's punishment.

"Big bro might have found out already," he said anxiously and quickly picked up his car keys after stuffing the phone in his pants pocket.

As Zach was rushing out, he glanced over the fence at his brother's apartment and saw the front door opening.

"Shit." he cursed worriedly with a panic expression and ran to