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...