CHAPTER 21

I wake in a good mood this morning, knowing that we're about to hit a road trip to Billings, the largest city in Montana. The boys have an urgent business with some banker over there, and asked if we wanted to tag along with them. But of course, we both answered with a big yes, full of ecstasy. I've decided that since I'm here, I should explore everyplace I can afford.

Isn't that the whole point of a vacation?

"Just wake me up when we arrive," Sam tells me, her voice groggy and lazy. She's seated between Malik and me in the backseat.

"Sure, ma'am. Goodnight," I reply placidly.

"Do you enjoy this, Professor?" Malik asks teasingly upon seeing my smile.

"Yeah, don't you?" I reply, gazing at his big, bright eyes.

"Well, I love the company better." He shrugs, forging some sort of gallant that makes me chuckle. Jeez, he's mood! "And you, brother?" He faces