#Chapter 69: Passion

Ardal Here we go. My insides start to boil. I expect to see a look of jealous anger surface from within Kadeem - but instead, there's worry spread over his face. I let the fake smile fade from mine. "I don't have solid details to share," he says, "But I have some information about him that's a little troubling." I cross my arms over my chest. "What are you talking about?" My tone is slightly hostile, but I don’t try to hide it. “Gloves off already, huh?” Kadeem regards me with a wry sort of hesitation. “You’ve already made it abundantly clear you don’t like him,” I say. “Let’s just agree to disagree and leave it at that.” “It’s not for my sake I’m bringing this back up,” he says. “I found out some more information yesterday and -“ I take a step forward, the words bursting from my mouth. “Why are you trying to wreck something good in my life?” I can barely choke out the last word, the painful hurt suddenly tumbling to the surface. Kadeem’s face softens, but then he tenses u