Dangerous Man

“Hayden told me that you’re…” I began saying softly.

“Dead?” Harvey finished my sentence for me smoothly.

He grinned at me before returning his attention to the dog on his lap as if what I wanted to discuss was something insignificant and unimportant.

“…Yes,” I replied.

“I keep telling Hayden to introduce me to his girlfriend, but he always refused. It’s such a shame really…” Harvey said, sounding regretful while dodging my previous question entirely.

I was still quite scared of Harvey; however, his presence didn’t seem to intimidate me as much as Hayden did. Regardless of my own fears, I wasn’t willing to just let this slide. If I asked Hayden about this, he might not tell me anything again. Therefore, my best bet right now is to try to get some answers out of Harvey.

“Harvey, why does everyone think that you’re dead?” I asked again.

I made sure to speak out much louder than last time. He must have heard me and the seriousness in my voice. Harvey’s eyes widened at little at me