Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Xander wanted to take me out to dinner. Earlier, when I was getting my blood drawn, Brandon whispered something about it in my ear.

I thought he was just saying it to distract me, so I didn't take it seriously.

"Is that Xander?" Brandon asked, getting right to the point.

"Yeah," I said, looking at him. "Brandon, did you tell Xander to invite me?"

Since Brandon was Xander's boss, it would only take a word from him to make Xander do it.

Brandon frowned a bit. "No."

I smirked, thinking he was just trying to hide it.

"He mentioned it to me earlier," Brandon explained.

But was that really true? I didn't care enough to figure it out.

If someone was offering free food, why not take it? I smiled a little. "I said yes. Are you coming too?"

If someone kept

added, "I don't like my girlfriend having dinner alone with another

Brandon

between us like a

really sweet to Mae," Ellie said,

"Of course I

than any

was usually quiet and serious, wouldn't be

quiet people. They often have hidden talents," I said, looking at Brandon. "He'd make

did we go from talking about how sweet Bran is to him being a spy? Mae, what

was too young to understand the

the head. "You'll be on your own for dinner tonight. What

set up

fried chicken," Ellie said without

go pick up some chicken," Brandon said, then looked at me. "It's hot outside, and you're still recovering. You can stay here with Ellie or go find Lisa." "Thanks for being so thoughtful, Mr. Howell. And don't forget to bring

want a chocolate milkshake," she

said, "I'll

sparkled. "Mae, is that flavor good? Maybe we