“You can try,” I said, making sure to add a teasing tone to my voice so he wasn’t too discouraged.
“Then I shal . Have a good night, my lady.”
There was a click of silence and I slowly pressed the end-cal button.
“Who was that?” my mother asked careful y. There was an edge to her voice.
“Oh,” I said with a shrug. “Just some guy.”
“Dex?” she asked venomously. Her tone jolted me.
“No!” I exclaimed. “Not Dex. Do you think I’m stupid?”