Chapter Eight

Traven's POV

I was thwart, at the fact that Rana was ready to leave, but I agreed to go on the date.

I craned my neck to look at Rana. She looked really excited. I felt like an asshole for cheating on her. I promised, after high school, she would be the only woman in my life. Or, Ellen.

I heaved a sigh and took a bite of my Beans on toast.

"I'm sorry for yelling." Rana bent her head, in abash. 

"It's fine." I grinned and brought my phone out of my pocket. I went to the ringtone to make it seem like I had a phone call.

"Hello." I smiled. "Dad?" I looked at Rana. "Oh. Yes. I'm coming." I placed the phone back in my pocket.

"You're leaving?" She frowned, sadness registered in her tone.

I heaved a sigh, drove my fingers into my hair. "No. I have to meet my dad for business. I'll be right back." I pla