Chapter 49: Change In Position

"What nonsense are you…" Leander cleared his throat. He hated that Lionel brought up Gabriella. He didn't want to hear that name ever again.  "Are you stupid? I am 33. Why would I still be a…" Leander cleared his throat to conceal his embarrassment. "I've been with a lot of women," he added to clarify. Lie as it may be, he needed to convince his friend. No one can know that he was never with a woman.

"Why are you lying? If you were with a woman, I would know" Lionel did not believe him. He waved his hand to spare his friend embarrassment.

Evander looked at his extended hand and glared at his mother as he was ignored by Lionel. Viola patted her arm to soothe him.