C20 Chapter Nineteen

“Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t know you were dating anybody, Ms. Stewart,” he said apologetically.

“No, this is my…” I started saying that Zachary was my brother.

But my brother was quick to cut me off. “Zachary Reed.” I didn’t miss the emphasis he gave on his surname.

“Alrick Thomas.” They shook each other’s hands. Then Alrick backed off and smiled at me politely. “See you around.” Then he left