Ryan POV:
I walked out of my office and placed the file on my secretary's desk. "Mail the summons," I said and she nodded. I pulled on my coat and my grey wool scarf before heading for the elevator. My phone went off with a message alert and a part of me hoped that it was Elena.
Derek: Hey bro, heard you're in New York, want to grab a bite?
Me: Sure, McLaren's?
Derek: Ten minutes.
Me: Cool
I placed my phone back in my pocket. Disappointed that it wasn't Elena but looking forward to seeing my old best friend. The elevator opened and I stepped inside, pushing the button for the ground floor.
I took out my phone again and opened Elena's contact. One phone call couldn't hurt, could it? I bit the bullet and dialed.
"Hello," she answered, her voice sounded different like she had bee
