89. What did He Say?

Delilah

Confusion flickers in Emma's eyes.

"Huh? Me?" she asked.

"Don't be silly, Jonathan. Emma does not work here, so she can't help you find anything. If you need help, just ask me, and I'll direct you to the right place," I said curtly.

"Oh, but I was hoping Emma would..."

I interrupt him before he finishes his sentence. This poor girl does not deserve this kind of harassment.

"Emma, why don't you check out the back of the store? There are some old magazines there. I think you'll find them very interesting. I need to talk to Jonathan for a moment," I asked her.

Emma nodded as she understood, then walked away.

"What's your deal, Jon? Leave the poor girl alone," I said.

"Leave her alone? Why? Simon harassed my sister plenty, but I didn't get in the middle of it. Besides, I'm not even trying to harass Emma. I simply want to get to know her," Jon said.

"Simon harassed Olivia, so now you're going to harass Emma for revenge? That's not fair!" I protest.

"I'm not saying that at all. I do