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?"

just like always. If someone kept track of his words, this one would

my girlfriend having

was Brandon being

between us like a

to Mae,"

"Of course I

said, "Bran is more charming than any main character in

her brother, who was usually quiet and serious, wouldn't be

often have hidden talents," I said, looking at Brandon. "He'd make a great spy with how well

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

to understand the

be on your own for dinner tonight.

ward I set up for her,

chicken,"

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 us both

chocolate milkshake," she added

smiled and said, "I'll take

eyes sparkled. "Mae, is that flavor good?