Chapter 31

“I said I'm coming with my girlfriend,” he said into the phone with fake confidence. “On Sunday, for lunch.”

"Wow, really?" His mother's excitement was palpable. "What's her name?"

“Laura…” the name slid off his lips before he could even think. “Laura Gray.”

"Wow, what a beautiful name. I can't wait to meet her!" his mother exclaimed.

"Yeah, me too," Trevor muttered under his breath, feeling guilty for deceiving his mother. “I can't wait for you to meet her, mom.”

“Mom,” he called out slowly when he realized what he just did. “I will call you after I freshen up. I have to use the bathroom now.”

“It's okay, darling.” Mrs. Daniels said sweetly. “Call me back later. I want to hear all about her before we meet on Sunday."

Trevor said goodbye and ended the call, feeling a sense of dread wash over him.

“What the fuck!” He muttered loudly and dropped his laptop bag on the dining table which he had turned into a work table. He eats his meals in the kitchen or on the couch in front of the