“Hi,” Beto calls out, already jogging over to him.
“Hi. I’m sorry to interrupt you at work,” Aiden says, his voice small and clipped as he looks around, keeping his eyes down.
“I don’t mind. Is everything okay?” Beto asks, dread starting to pit in his stomach. Something is definitely off with Aiden.
“Yes. Everything’s fine.”
“I missed you.”
Aiden looks away. There is barely more than two feet between them, but for the look on his face, Beto thinks they might as well be in different cities. “I’m out of town for a few days. For work. I thought I’d let you know.”
Disappointment hits Beto along with that dread. “Okay. Where are you going?”
“Reno. I’m helping a client in their offices. They’re putting me up in a hotel.”
“Good. I mean, I’m glad they’re taking care of you if you’re going
