"What would I ever do to her? Did she tell you something ridiculous? I always figured she was scheming when you were going out with her. Now she's trying to destroy our friendship!" Nathaniel responded.

I derided. "Nathaniel, do you think I'm stupid? If you don't say, I'll investigate myself. Don't blame me if I find out something and have to take action!" There was a long silence at the other end before Nathaniel's frigid voice came through again. "Yes, I do have someone on her, but that is only because she stepped out of line by trying to interfere in your relationship with Rebecca."

I frustratedly laughed. I had...