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,

my girlfriend having

Brandon

us like a fangirl watching her favorite

you're really sweet to Mae," Ellie said, clearly

hesitate. "Of course

is more charming than any

who was usually quiet and serious, wouldn't be

people. They often have hidden talents," I said, looking at

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

too young to understand the deeper meaning behind

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

I set up for her,

fried chicken,"

I'll 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

I want a chocolate milkshake,"

said, "I'll take a

that flavor good? Maybe we can share it