Chapter 36

　　We rode in silence for a while before I spoke up. I was waiting for the right time to ask him the question that has been on my mind since he made mention of Damien. I didn't want him to figure out anything.

　　"About Damien", I cleared my throat.

　　He looked at me. "What about him?"

　　I couldn't find my voice. I didn't even know what I wanted to ask him anymore. I was damn scared.

　　Finally, I said. "Do you know him that much? How come? He was not our schoolmate."

　　"Of course I do. He was Eric's buddy."

　　"Eric?"I asked with astonishment. "Maria's boyfriend?"

　　He nodded and stared at me with curiosity written all over him.

　　"How come I never knew?"

　　"I got to know him from Eric. He's not based in New York. He was only there for high school."

　　"So that means he will be out of New York by now?"

　　"Yea, probably. I think that was why he was asking you. Is there anything between you two?"

　　"Of course not, "I lied.