"Roxanne Zamira Santos!" Charles exclaimed, his voice smooth and calm.
Roxanne's eyes widened in surprise. "Charles Abernathy!" she whispered, her lips forming a perfect "O" of astonishment.
Charles laughed and opened his arms. Roxanne hugged him, feeling comfortable and familiar.
Freddy asked, "You two know each other?"
Roxanne explained, "We went to college together."
Charles added, "We were close. Very close."
Freddy raised an eyebrow. "Romantically close?"
Charles smiled mischievously. "Something like that."
Freddy looked at Roxanne. "So, he's your ex?"
Roxanne nodded. "We had a thing a long time ago."
Charles extended a hand to Freddy. "Nice to meet you."
Freddy shook his hand and excused himself, leaving the two alone.
Roxanne asked, "What are you doing here? I thought yo
