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Mason,” I said. My neck craned to follow where he was headed.
He exited the dining area and I let out a sigh. “What’s on the
agenda for tonight?” My attention was on Cassie again. “The club again,” Cassie replied. “There’s nothing else going
on right now.”
“I’m game for that. This time I’ll even dress up,” I said. Cassie
grinned. Then the waiter walked up, taking our drink order. “So, Lauren. Tell us a little something about you.” Charlie
asked, sitting back in his chair, wrapping an arm around Cassie.
“Why has it taken this long for Cassie to introduce us?” “Oh, uh, well—I have been living in L.A. for the past few
years,” I replied.
“Living the high life. How exciting. What was it like?” Carson
asked.
“It was fun.” I shrugged, wanting to change the subject. This
was a conversation I didn’t want to have.
“What brought you back to Portland?” he asked.
“Her mom was in need of some help,” Cassie interrupted,
saving me. Charlie glared as if to scold her for interrupting. “Yeah—uh, my dad pass
ed away, so Mom’s been alone all this
time. I figured it was time for a change of scenery.” A little white
lie didn’t hurt. I gave Cassie a nod, thanking her for saving me.
She smiled back. I preferred to be the silent one on these outings.
The waiter approached the table again, this time with our drinks
and took our food order. Nobody had even glanced at their menu
yet but they all ordered anyway. When my turn came around, I
just ordered the usual: lamb, wild rice and veggies.
“So, Lauren, are you single?” Charlie asked.
“Uh—yes.” I choked on my wine.
Cassie turned, scolding him, “Charlie, stop bugging her.” “What? She seems his type.”
“I’m sorry, but I’m not looking for anything,” I sputtered
nervously, dabbing my lips with a napkin.
“Why? Are you gay?” He asked with a hushed voice, leaning in. “No,” I scoffed. I didn’t get the impression that Charlie was at
