Chapter 3

Alex went silent instantly. I could practically see his smug face turning to stone on the other end.

After dropping that line, Charles sat back, acting like he'd just brushed a speck of dust off his shoulder.

Fighting back a laugh, I looked at the stunned Alex on the screen. "Got a good look? Not an 'old geezer.' Disappointed?"

Alex's lips trembled for a good while before he finally croaked out, "...Who is he?"

"My boyfriend. Didn't you hear him?" I made sure to emphasize every syllable of 'boyfriend' before cutting the call before he could utter another word.

Finally,…