Julian
“A hello? Are you for real?" She laughed, but there wasn't a trace of humor in the sound. “I have every right to turn you away, considering you weren't invited."
I studied her with mild amusement. “You could give me a polite greeting, Ruby. I mean, you've gone an entire week without seeing me. And I bought you dinner. I deserve at least a hello."
She frowned. “Why would you think I want to see you? You left without a goodbye, and you didn't call…"
I searched her face, trying to gauge just how much I'd hurt her feelings. Maybe my actions weren't fair to her. After all, it was I who insisted we still hang out even after she begged me to leave her alone. However, that night after the wretched family dinner, I'd been so emotionally rattled. Seeing her with Stephen, with his hands al
