I wanted her by my side even if that meant that I had to lie. And so, I lied.
"No, no. That's not like it." I told her, shaking my head at her like she was being dumb by even assuming that I would date Mike. "Didn't you warn me about him? Then, why would I date him?" I asked Shirley. Feeling terrible for lying to her like this, but I have no choice.
"Then how is it, Viri?" Shirley asked, her eyes narrowed in suspicion. She was not buying what I was saying. I gave her a smile. "I can't tell you the name right now." I told her. Shirley frowned at me. "Yeah, that clears the doubt." Shirley said sarcastically. "Just know that it is not Mike. I can't tell you right now but if our date goes well then I will certainly tell you who it is." I answered her.
"If it's not Mike, as you claim, then w
