SCARLET
I texted Katherine and Nate that I would be late tonight and told them I would be joining the band for a celebration. I knew that she wouldn’t buy it. She knew me too much. But I had to lie because she was with Nate. Nate wouldn’t like it, of course. I didn’t care much about his opinion, but it’s good to be peaceful. I didn’t want to trigger something again.
In Luke’s car, it was very quiet, so I turned the stereo on. I thought he was going to react, but he didn’t.
“Can I ask you something?” I said.
“I’m honestly wondering why you still haven’t.”
“Hmm, how shall I say this?” I cleared my throat. “You don’t have any relationship with her?”
“Excuse me?”
“I mean, you still have to see your ex because of your child? I just want to make sure that it’s the only reason.”
“I though
