“That your former boyfriend has been hassling you. That you have a restraining order against him. That he’s got a bad reputation, a gambling habit, debts to a few shady characters here in town, and an arrest record that puts him in the ‘off limits’ category to you.”
“Off limits? Like I wouldn’t know who to associate with and you’re going to make those decisions for me?”
“If you can’t make them sanely for yourself.”
“I told you that Kyle was out of my life and I meant that.”
“And he’s not bullying himself in again, Rachel? He has made contact with you, or do you plan to deny that?”
“Yes, he’s been around, but I’ve brushed him off as quickly as I could. I can handle Kyle.”
“You’re sure?”
“Yes, I’m sure.” I knew he didn’t believe me, obviously. I was lying still. But I was also pissed
