~VENUS~
"I'm here to see my brother," I state calmly.
Normally, her cautious gaze might have bothered me, but today is different. Her eyes quickly scan behind me, and I sense tension in her reaction. I should have warned her about Pete's no-nonsense attitude.
"Did you schedule an appointment?" She inquires, masking her disdain with a falsely cheerful tone, but I can easily discern the underlying contempt I furrow my brow, clenching my fists at my sides, struggling to control the surge of emotions within me. All I desire is to see Lewis. Instead of succumbing to the urge to respond harshly, I opt for a more measured approach to avoid unnecessary attention which she probably aimed for.
"P.A.s are supposed to have a retentive memory, right?" She purses her lips and I'm encouraged to cont
