Chapter 18. Nicholas Gets Alyssa a Job

Alyssa stared hard at her brother, her whole body stiff with anger at hearing his insinuations. Was he stalking her?

“I didn’t go to meet Nicholas, and neither did I go to his mom’s house of my own free will. Aunt Claudia requested me to visit her and granny when I met her while returning home. What could I do? Could I tell her that my brother doesn’t want me to meet them? You should mind your own business instead of wasting your time stalking me, Alex. It would have been different if I were underage, but at twenty-two, I don’t think I’m answerable to you for every little thing I do.” Alexander looked furious at her speech, but Alyssa was past caring and glared back at him, refusing to be intimidated by him.

“I wasn’t stalking you for your information. Dave saw you and informed me. I always mind my business, but I can’t see you wasting your life away. Why can’t you concentrate on a career and do something worthwhile with your life?” he scolded her. Alyssa knew Dave was hi