17 Year-end Start Over?

“—late.” Anthony walked toward the table. In his hand was a transparent plastic bag that clearly showed what was inside. He put it there before approaching Grace and Evan.

Evan looked at Grace without a single word spoken, as if asking who the man was.

“Ah, right. Hmm, Anthony, this is Evan, Evan, this is Anthony.” Grace introduced them to each other briefly.

Anthony was thunderstruck and commented, “Oh? Isn't he …?” but didn't finish it.

Grace nodded, understanding what he was trying to say. “Well, we … finally made up,” she said.

Evan sensed there was something between Grace and Anthony. That man even sounded like he knew Grace's past problems with him. This made his heart restless. “You guys … in a relationship?” asked him without a second thought.

“Oh, Anthony is—”

“Someone who's CLOSE to Grace.” Anthony cut Grace off, Introducing himself with assertiveness.

“A-ah! I thought you were Grace's hired driver. I saw you several times around the hotel, picking up Grace.” Evan del