Chapter 8

"Come to my office after dinner, I need to speak with you."

Jamal’s words echoed in Adele’s mind as she made her way to his office.

She could not help but wonder why he wanted to see her all of a sudden. There was this tingly feeling in her heart that she could not understand. For some odd reason, she thought he summoned her to actually appreciate her for the delicious meal she cooked.

When she got to the door, she knocked on and almost immediately, Jamal’s voice came through, signaling her to open the door. She opened the door, hoping to see Jamal smiling at her, but she was surprised to meet a very angry looking version of Jamal.

Terror overcame her as she walked into the bedroom and closed the door behind her.

He was leaning on his desk with his arms crossed and as she approached him, he looked up at her with blood red eyes.

"Sit down, Adele."

He ordered and Adele immediately complied.  As she did that, he extended his arm to hold hi