Free The Last Chance by Darrien Lee

was unsuccessful. Michael immediately noticed the effect he had on her and smiled at her as he released her hand.
    Arhmelia rolled her eyes and mumbled, “That was so lame, Michael.”
    Michael frowned. He turned to Arhmelia and asked, “Isn’t it past your bedtime?”
    â€œNo, Michael, I go to bed when I want to. Thank you very much. Hey, Keilah, guess what?” Arhmelia asked, waving Michael off.
    â€œI have no idea. Why don’t you tell me?” Keilah asked.
    â€œI’m on the honor roll this semester, and I think Daddy’s going to get me a new car.”
    Keilah patted Arhmelia on the back. “Congratulations. I’m so proud of you.”
    Michael interrupted them. “That is good news, Arhmelia.”
    â€œThanks, Michael,” she replied.
    Michael turned his attention back to Keilah. “So, Keilah, you’re a bodyguard?”
    Keilah held her hand up and said, “Guilty as charged.”
    â€œHow could someone as beautiful as you be in that line of work?”
    Arhmelia turned her back to Michael so he couldn’t see what she was doing. She pretended to gag her throat with her finger in response to Michael’s flirtatious comment. “Give it up, Michael.”
    He frowned and turned to Arhmelia. “Don’t you have some homework you need to be doing or something?”
    Arhmelia turned to walk back up the stairs. “Not really, but I know when I’m not wanted around. Keilah, don’t believe a word he says.”
    â€œGood-night, Arhmelia,” Michael said with a raised tone of voice.
    Keilah giggled. “She’s a sweetheart.”
    â€œShe’s a brat,” Michael replied jokingly. “Seriously though, I love her to death. She’s a good girl, just a typical teenager.”
    â€œNow that I can agree with you on,” Keilah said.
    â€œI am so sorry. Arhmelia’s silliness distracted me. Won’t you come sit down until Aunt Teresa decides to grace us with her presence?”
    Keilah looked at her watch. “Thank you, but I’m sure she’ll be down in a second. I know she hates to be late to anything.”
    Michael leaned over and whispered, “You must know my aunt very well.”
    Keilah blushed. “I must say I do.”
    About that time, Teresa descended the stairs, dressed elegantly in a pink chiffon Vera Wang gown. “Keilah, I’m sorry I’m late. I see you’ve met my nephew.”
    â€œYes ma’am, I have,” Keilah answered.
    â€œNow, we’ve been through this before. It’s Teresa, and I won’t have you addressing me any other way. Understood?” Teresa fingered her hair in the mirror. “By the way, I love that dress. You look stunning. Doesn’t she, Michael?”
    He stared at Keilah and said, “Without a doubt. I need to be scolded for not pointing that out when you first walked in.”
    â€œIt’s okay. Thank both of you, and I must say you both look very nice as well,” she replied.
    Teresa turned to Keilah. “That’s why I love you so much. Michael, could you get the door for us please?”
    Michael opened the front door for the ladies to exit. Keilah was shocked when she noticed that Michael was following them out to the car. The driver opened the door for them, and Teresa slid inside the vehicle. Keilah climbed in after her, with Michael following close behind. She turned to him. “Michael, I didn’t know you were joining us.”
    Teresa patted Keilah on the thigh. “I’m sorry, Keilah. When I found out Michael was already going to the dinner, I invited him to ride with us. That’s not a problem, is it?”
    â€œNo, it’s not a problem, but I like to know anytime there’s a change of plans,” Keilah informed her.
    Teresa looked over at Michael. “See, this is the kind of woman you should be looking for instead of those women you ...”
    â€œAunt Teresa,