My cell phone battery was almost out of juice by the time I left work one Friday evening on my way to Alex’s apartment, and I’d left my charger at home. So I shut off the phone to save the little juice I had, figuring I’d charge it at Alex’s since he and I had the same model. He and I had texted earlier to confirm our hookup. We rarely went out together anymore. Once in a while we’d have a drink somewhere, but we both preferred just meeting at his place for dinner and maybe a bottle of wine before sexy-time started.
When I got to his place and rang the buzzer, I was surprised to hear a woman’s voice over the intercom. I was even more surprised when the woman said my name.
“Scott?”
“Yes?” I said hesitantly.
“Oh, my God. I can’t wait to meet you. This is Chloe. Come on up!”
I almost tur
