Elaine Silence filled the car. I was about to ask Kaizer what the problem was, but I was interrupted when the driver spoke, “We’re almost there.” I felt a mix of emotions because, in just a few minutes, I would see Louis. What would his reaction be when he sees me and Kaizer as partners at the party? Would he be a little bit jealous? But with how things were now, it seemed unlikely. “K-Kai, are you okay? You’ve been quiet for a while,” I stammered. Finally, I found a chance to speak. He had been facing away from me, and I was worried that I might have said something that had upset him. “Yeah, I’m fine. Don’t mind me,” he replied coldly. I was speechless. I gathered the courage to speak, and that was all I got in return. In frustration, I turned away from him. “Okay,” I said, annoy

