Chapter Seven
Venicia’s was only about half full when Max arrived and asked for a booth near the back but still with a view to the door. The owner, a man Max had known since he was in grade school, was very accommodating, and when Sylvio said he’d be happy to usher Max’s beautiful date to his table as soon as she arrived, Max didn’t bother to correct him.
Although, he did feel more than a little odd having not picked Lexi up. At the time, he’d suggested they meet here because he knew she was nervous that it was a date. He couldn’t blame her for feeling that way. She had just broken up with a long-term boyfriend after all. Lexi didn’t seem like the kind of girl who would jump right into another relationship, even if he hadn’t just made her think he was coming on to her while he was marrie
