STRIKER

“So you went there to see her?”

“Yeah.” I dipped the fries into the ketchup. I suddenly remembered when we first met after her father fired me. I was so happy at that time to see the excitement in her eyes.

Sax and Kye remained silent, listening to Linden and me.

“You’re serious about this?”

“Yes.” My eyes narrowed. “I’m only giving her what she wants.”

“You keep saying that. What about your wants and your needs? How about your feelings? Your heart?” Kye asked.

“This is crazy,” finally, Sax talked. “Our friends are madly in love with each other, but these two?” He shook his head. “I’m disappointed...