This is Alexis.” “Hey,” I said without enthusiasm. She caused this, after all. Or, then again, perhaps I should be grateful for her, because, without her, I would have never suspected what was going on. “I wanted to apologize for that night.” “Not a problem.” I was long since passed that. She was silent for a long time. “Is there anything else? I have things to do.” “Yes. Um, I was wondering if you could meet me for lunch.” Lunch? With Alexis? Oh, hell no. “No offense, Alexis, but I…” “Listen, I’m not asking on my behalf. I’m asking for Ryan.” My heart stopped for a second. Then I could feel myself hyperventilating. “What do you mean?” “He asked me to call you.” Why would he ask her to call me? He doesn’t even like her.
