"A romantic friend is a subtle way to put it. To be straightforward, be her backup."
Orville was speechless.
He held back for a few seconds before blurting out, "Do you try to humiliate me?"
"You're measuring me with your yardstick." Nigel poured himself a glass of wine. "I learned the word from my younger sister."
Orville was somewhat moved at the mention of Nigel's sister.
He remembered that Nigel's younger sister was the same age as Ingrid, but she was still in college. In Nigel's words, his younger sister was just a fool.
But girls at this age had illusions and fantasies about love.
Orville was wondering if Ingrid had the same thought.
"Tell me what a backup is."
Nigel was amused. "What a man! You don't even know what a backup is."
Orville frowned even deeper, staring at Nige
