“I didn't know about the trip, André," Sandra said in a low voice.
Upon his arrival and not finding Anabella, he'd been in a foul mood. Sandra's day at the office had been a long one, and all she wanted to do was relax and have some fun with the new couple, who would be joining them shortly.
Derek shifted his weight from one foot to the other, not quite looking forward to what was expected of him. His mother had told him that he would be entertaining the man tonight, and although he didn't like him, he had no choice in the matter. He'd warned his mother that this man would not get his claws into Anabella; he'd told her this, not once, but a few times. As a result, she then demanded Derek take Anabella's place. Begrudgingly, he'd agreed.
Once again, he found himself in a place he didn't
