Chapter 43. Freelance

Without waiting for her to say a word, he pulled her to a corner. “Start talking, who told you that?” His mind began to go wild. Since he’s not on talking terms with Jane, it could have been her. Perhaps she just wants him to make more enemies by revealing his secrets.

“Nobody told me.”

“Then how in the hell did you know that?”

“If you are curious to know, I will tell you, but…”

“Oh come on no ‘but.’”

“I will tell you after school.”

“Oh come, why wait that long? You said my life depends on it.”

“Yes, it does. That’s why you have to play by my rules.”

“Fine then, after school it is.”

“Yeah, after school, in your house.”

“Why my…”

Their conversation was interrupted by Jack as he approaches. “Well well well! Look who we have here?” Jack makes his way to Lucas. Standing face