~ (Lily's POV) ~
The question hung thick in the air.
Fuck! What the f**k have I done?
My breath hitched as my mind raced for an answer.
Could I say I read it in an article about him?
No. That would sound creepy and stalkery.
I opened my mouth twice to answer, but closed it again.
He was still staring at me.
“Um… Paige. Paige told me.” The lie came smoother than I expected.
“Oh... okay.” He shrugged.
Hopefully, he believed it and wouldn’t ask Paige later.
I walked back to the coffee machine and brewed fresh coffee beans. I stared at the non-dairy creamer for some time, contemplating using whole milk instead so that he'd fall terribly ill— or die.
I was regretting reminding him he was lactose intolerant because then I could use regular milk and claim that I wasn't aware.
Sighin
