Thirty One

“How the heck do you know him?” Chloe snapped.

I rested my weight on the door. Chloe eyes was out, and it looked like it my bulge out of its sockets. I tried to reign my cool, despite the fact I haven’t seen her like this before. It was a completely shocking sight.

“Why are you asking this, and reacting like this? Do you know Mike somewhere?” I asked as delicately as I could.

She gritted her teeth. “Just answer the question. Who is Mike to you, Maya?”

I looked away from her. “He is the guy I told you I went on a date with,” I informed her.

She was quiet for a second., then, she said in dismay, “You went on a date with him?”

I pushed away from the wall, as I got some of my strength back. I removed my wristwatch. Normally, I wouldn’t let anyone talk to me so brashly, but the situation was as such that I had to bear with it.

“I don’t understand this line of questioning,” I said calmly, and turned to face Maya. “If you have a problem with Mike, tell me. Stop overreacting,” I snapped