AN UNEXPECTED TURN OF EVENTS

‘Why have you put me in suspense? I have called and texted and called at your house, but to no avail.’ Michael said.

He held Isabella on the arm, unwilling to let go but careful not to infuriate her. Isabella had gone to the Riviera in hopes of running into Solomon, her first boyfriend.

‘I have always been with my phone. When did you call?’

‘You have been with your phone Isabella. Why are you avoiding me? The prostitute and I are not a thing, please believe me.’

Isabella kept quiet and looked at him. It was clear she had not believed what he just told her.

‘Please say something Isabella. Please talk to me. You can join me in my lounge. We can talk. You can shout at me, tell me whatever is on your mind but don’t be quiet, please.’

Isabella looked around, hoping to see Solomon and extricate herself from Michael’s clutch. She didn’t want to call Solomon’s number for fear of appearing cheap and passing the wrong message. They had stopped talking since she left university in the United K