Book Two Branch One Hundred and Ninety Seven

Joshua and Aletta held hands in the car, as much as Aletta tried to wiggle her hands from his he told her that the gossip had reached the staff so there was no need for them to hide it from Jack.

They had first gone to her house so she could have a change of clothes and then now they were on their way to the office. He had insisted that she sat beside him at the back instead of at the front passenger's side as usual.

"What do I have on my schedule today?" Joshua asked as they turned into the street leading to the office.

"If only I could use my hands" Aletta responded sarcastically.

"I will help you check that out" Joshua said waving his free hand in the air.

"And what am I supposed to do with that?" Aletta asked rolling her eyes.

"Well if you don't want my help then I guess there is no need to help you" Joshua said. He sounded angry but his face had this big smile that did not go off.

"Stop staring" Aletta said looking up ahead at the windshield.

"I am not staring, I am just looking a