Unfortunately for me, he noticed that I froze when he said what he did. He only had an inkling that I was keeping a secret but now he knew for a fact that I was. It was a secret that involved Cal and him. He was quick to see that because I had no reason to not tell Cal that I was going to meet him. It was only a business meeting. Another point was that there were many cafés near the hotel, yet I chose the one that was that far away. Perhaps it was to avoid being seen by someone.
"I never thought you to be one to keep secrets. You're usually so innocent and naïve-"
"Everyone has a secret or two, Ambrose," I replied. I put down my cup and kept my eyes on the snack on the small plate. I did not want to reach over to pick it up because my hands had started to shake. Ambrose was not the type
