The drink was served and placed before Rachel. An awkward silence stretched between them in the noisy bar.

Rachel's mind mulled over Ashley's knowledge of such a tiny detail about her. She began to wonder how close Ashley was to her husband, Bruce.

Not many people knew about her strong aversion to wine. Only her parents, Bruce and Lilian. But Lilian was dead and her parents have never met Ashley. That left only Bruce in the equation.

She kept stealing glances at Ashley, the Martini in front of her barely touched.

“Got to do a number one. I’ll be right back!” Pamela excused herself, scurrying off to the ladies, leaving...