CHAPTER 16 THE ULTIMATUM

Since the day that Jenna’s parents confronted each other regarding Ryan, mood in the house had not been good. Meals were solemn, they did not know how to speak with each other, and other topics were rather touched upon. Jenna got the message first by the looks, and then by the sighs from her parents. The climax of the occurrence was marked by a Friday evening when her father ordered her to join him in the living room and said that she is to attend a “family meeting”. The very word sent shudders down Jenna’s spine. Sitting on a couch, her parents stood opposite to her, both looking rather serious. Her mother with the hands clenched looked anxious. Her father leant against the wall with his arms folded and looked like he meant business. It was late and the tension was palpable: you could feel as if something was going to explode. “Jenna,” her father started, take a deep breath, and continued,” I think it is time that we have a word about your friendship with Ryan. ” Jenna tensed, f