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?"

kept track of his words, this one

my girlfriend having dinner alone

Brandon being possessive

between us like a fangirl

really sweet to Mae,"

didn't hesitate. "Of course I

charming than any main character in a book. I didn't

her brother, who was usually quiet and serious,

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

talking about how sweet Bran is to him

understand the deeper meaning behind

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

set up for her, where she could have her

want fried chicken," Ellie said

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

chocolate

"I'll take a

flavor good? Maybe we