"The principal wants you to take a break from school for now. It's a mess there. Reporters are everywhere, trying to find you. I don't think this is a good idea. And if that's not enough, some woman is causing a stir, saying she's involved with Mr. Gregory." Terrence's dad cautioned me, and then he headed off to his study, with Terrence's mom trailing behind him.

I'm taken aback for a moment.

But then the truth sinks in - Madonna actually hired reporters and spread false information to try to intimidate me?

This is getting serious.

"Sweetie, who was that on the phone? You didn't pick up, but you seem...