At six in the evening, Pearl got off work and headed straight to the meeting spot with Hugo.

Pushing the door open, she found Hugo already waiting.

He smirked. "You came alone as promised. I like that."

"Cut the crap. Tell me what the secret is."

Hugo raised an eyebrow. "I'll tell you, but not now."

"Don't waste time. Just spit it out." Pearl wasn't in the mood for small talk. Talking to Hugo felt like a chore.

take a seat. Let's

thrilled about dining with him, she

food arrived, mostly Pearl's

like. Aren't these your favorites?" Hugo said, a hint of smugness in his

for him, Pearl admitted he was considerate. She sampled the

me you cooked all this." Though

offering her a potato.

to reminisce and play games with you. Tell

words. "Are you in a rush

anger rising. "I've never been with you, so why would

you the bride?" The idea of Pearl with Richard, possibly married, was like a

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