The Blind One

Chapter 57

"What are you doing here?" I couldn't believe this! He was standing outside the office building waiting for me.

"Well I missed you too babe" Mason laughed before pushing himself off his car which he had been leaning on and took a few steps towards me

I snapped out of my trance and shook my head " no of course I missed you but... You didn't call"

"Do I have to make an appointment to see my best friend?" He snapped and I pulled my arm in a fist back as though I was going to punch him for being so silly

"Just try it" he played "I dare you" he cocked an eyebrow

"Nope" I placed my hand down elegantly " I won't because I  am a lady"
I lifted my chin confidently

He chuckled and scoffed " It's because you know  that I'll break your arm off, don't you see these guns?" he flexed his muscles and I laughed

"I just mean" I stopped and looked at him "I may have plans..."

He rolled his eyes and dipped his hands into his pockets "don't worry I know about your date tonight, the plan has changed"

I frowned "what?"

Mason grabbed my bag and went to stand behind me before placing his hands on my shoulder and massaging a little

"I know it's been a long day" Mason mumbled in a song song tone "and that you forgot that you had friends like me who actually care"

"Shut up" I joked "I called you last night"

Mason stopped massaging and peaked his head over my shoulder a little too close to my face

"Yeah but have you seen me though" Mason sounded hurt. He pushed me towards his car, gently guiding my steps "all I hear from your boyfriend is how much fun you guys are having together, how much he's into you blah blah"

"Shut up !" His words made me blush so much that I couldn't take it. Mason side eyed me

"Exhibit A." He smirked "you're basically  newlyweds" he said before shoving me into his car

"You're so dramatic" I mumbled and  watched as he closed he door and walked to the other side before slipping into the drivers seat.

"Where am I going?" I said as I strapped the seat belt.

"Well Dalton is running late with work so he said to take you out" he grinned "so I'm taking you out"

I frowned. Why couldn't Dalton just call or text me. I asked Mason the same thing

"Umm...well"

"Is he alright?" I started to get unsettled. Why was there suddenly all this secrecy. I'd been talking to Dalton on the phone all day until two hours ago when he stopped replying to my texts.

"Of course he is, don't be silly!" Mason looked at me before turning back to the road

I breathed out in relief "come on, what is it?"

"His uh, parents are in town" Mason spoke. I frowned "no biggie, it's just surprise visit"

Mason looked between my expression and the road ahead of him

"Oh" was all I could say, Mason was fidgety and wouldn't look me in the eye "what aren't you telling me?"

His head whipped to me and he tried to compose himself "what are you talking about"