287-Kiss The Snake

Helanie: 

"But I was just speaking for you. Now, see, you have to take Charlotte out for shopping--," as Emma continued to make her point clear, Maximus's confused expression not only caught my attention but also Emma's.

"Oh, it's just that she needs a few things," Emma laughed like it was something funny.

"I have to? That's quite a strong statement. Anyway, you can take her. Why should I? She's not my responsibility. As for Helanie and this job--," he stopped when I shifted in my seat, ready to speak for myself now that Maximus had already given them something embarrassing to think about.