16 The Old Gang

(Winona)

I’m really not in the mood to battle anything out with Jayden right now. Nor to have my emotions battling inside me like this.

“I can go to a club without him, he trusts me.” I’m giving a subtle dig at his past possessive behavior towards me. But why bother, he doesn’t remember.

Then a voice beside me sounds as hands almost pull me off the bar stool. “Winona! Yay! Come over to our old booth! Hi Jayden.”

“Hi Lisa.”

“I’m not sure I’m staying too long.” I say while giving Lisa a look I hope she remembers.

“Oh, come one. Just for one drink.” She gets in between Jayden and I with her back to him and winks at me. “I have something I have to tell you.”

I get the hint that she is getting me away from Jayden. Perfect. “Look, I’m only staying another hour. I’m beat.”

“Sure. Let’s go.” Then she looks back at Jayden. “Sorry, secret women’s business. No insult meant.”

“None taken,” he says. “Go ahead. I’m catching up with Lance, anyway.”

Catching up with Lance? Has Lance planned this?

Lis