Chapter 20

"So, Rae. How was it you two met again?" His eyes linger on her chest before meeting her eyes. Hair pricks on the back of my neck, my hands balling into hard steel.

I glance at Rae who is looking at me with panicked eyes. We didn't go over that one, and we can't tell the truth.

"I was at the park with my dog one summer day and when I threw the ball I noticed little Sparky never came back. So I went in the general direction he was and I found him sitting at the feet of Rae who was taking a picture of him." I glance at Rae who is red in the face, eyes wide as saucers and mouth parted in disbelief.

"Not in a creepy way or anything," Rae tries to defend herself. I bite my lip to keep from laughing.

"Eh, it was a little creepy, but she was super sexy so it made up for it," I tell.

"Interesting," George adds.

"Anyhow, it's nice to see you bring someone to these dinners, Rae. I'm sure your parents are proud you're done playing around at bars, I won't get started on how worried