“A man?”
“Yes,
a man. You’re not the only one who has a life outside of work, you know.”
NICK and LEXI
The
next day at noon, I walk to the park where we agreed to meet. It was my idea; I
wanted our meeting to take place in one of our favorite spots.
“Hey,
I was sure you were going to avoid me again. I’m glad you’re here.”
His
sincere smile makes me doubt for a moment my unscrupulous plan, but I remember
I have no idea who he really is. Who knows what other secrets he has kept from
me? He sits next to me on the bench and hands me a bag.
“I
bought you two; I know one sandwich is never enough for you.”
“And
you bought them in my favorite shop.”
“Always.”
He
leans over and hugs me, and I try not to tense up.
“I
missed you, you know.”
“Me
too.”
“Except
you were avoiding
