Wennie raised an eyebrow at me suggestively, "From what Melissa means, it sounds like things are really close between you and Mr. Carter."
"How could that be." I immediately denied it, fully aware in my heart that nothing about it has even started.
"Melissa, order some dishes, see what you like to eat, it's my treat." I handed her the menu, changing the subject.
Wennie had other things to do, but she said she'd come back to sit with us later.
After she left, Melissa looked up at me, concerned, and asked, "Are you mad because my brother went on a business trip without telling you in advance?"
"No."
I smiled, genuinely not angry about it.
"He was busy working until late last night, it must be something important. I feel too sorry for him to be upset."
I spoke from my heart and looked at Melissa, hesitating before asking, "Melissa, your father came back, did he pressure him as well?"
