Yala Smith
I quickly get down from the car hood with Charles' help when I hear Harper's voice, completely worked up.
I turn to her and see the anger in her eyes, but what really surprises me is that she's next to Ariana at this late hour. I can't understand what Ariana Lisboa is doing here once again at this hour. What excuse will she come up with this time for showing up here again?
— Mrs. Lisboa, what are you doing here? — that's the first question I blurt out, even before I recall the furious Harper.
She gives me an intense look but responds:
— Good evening, Yala, I was just talking to your father a little while ago.
I arch an eyebrow.
— Talking about what? — I ask.
— Don't question Ariana now, Yala, you're in big trouble, girl. — Harper says before Ariana can respond. — What w
