Chapter 52: Confessions (Audra)

“Who is Simon?”

Matthew’s question takes me by surprise and I’m too stunned to speak for a moment.

“He’s an old friend. Why?” I answer vaguely but with a neutral tone. The last thing I want is to sound defensive or guilty.

“Just curious. I saw his name pop up when he called last night. I’ve never heard you mention Simon before.”

“Are you jealous, Matthew Christiansen?” I ask, raising an eyebrow at him.

“No.” He responds in a surprisingly calm manner. “I’ve only ever met Lexi. You never talk about your family or other friends. I was just curious.”

“Truth be told, I don’t really have anyone else aside from Lexi, Simon and you. My parents divorced when I was young, I am an only child, my parents are divorced. My dad lives in Spring Valley and my mother lives in Alaska. There’s not much to tell.”

He wraps his arm around my side and pulls me closer to him. I don’t think it was the answer he was digging for but he seemed satisfied with my response.

“See anything you like?” He asks me, g