Chapter 40

Jamal was in his study that evening, signing a few documents when he heard a knock on his office door. He wasn't in the mood to talk to or see anyone and so wanted to ignore, but the thought of that being his grandmother who had come with good news crossed his mind and he decided against his decision.

"Come in." He said out loud and immediately, the door creaked open. He looked up, expecting to see his grandmother, but a wave of disappointment washed through him when he saw his sister, Shannelle, walk into the office with a smile plastered on her face.

"Hello." She greeted calmly as she closed the door behind her and stood it.

She could not remember the last time she was in that office. That was about five years ago.

"What do you want, Shannelle?" Jamal asked in disappointment as he returned to what he was doing.

"I… I just want us to talk."

"I'm busy right now, I can't talk to you. Leave!" He ordered, but Shannel did not obey. Instead, she walked