Chapter 119

NATHAN

I lost sight of her for a second, and now she was talking to a guy next to the bar. I had to act quickly. A crazy idea popped into my head, but maybe it was my only chance to be alone with her.

I approached Ben and Mary.

"Hello."

"Nathan?" Ben was surprised by my approach. And his friend gave me a once-over. "Mary, this is Nathan Ryan, my best friend. Nathan, this is Mary, whom I have already mentioned.

"Pleasure to meet you."

"The pleasure is mine. This may seem strange, but can I talk to you?"

"With me?" She narrowed her eyes with suspicion. I nodded. "Sure, I guess."

"Okay. I'll get a drink then." Ben said goodbye to her with a kiss on the cheek.

"Alright, I suppose it's about Kate?"

"Yes. I know you don't know me, but I need a favor. A big favor."

"What do you want?"

"I need to talk to her alone."

"I'm not sure if I should help you. Lisa definitely wouldn't."

"We both have so