Chapter 63 Take Me Away

The young actors, sensing the tension, discreetly left. Frustrated, I downed a few more drinks, but Brunel, of all people, decided to be the voice of reason. “You should slow down. Drinking in the morning and again at night isn’t good for your health.” Lucy’s eyes sparkled as she looked back and forth between Brunel and me. “You two?” Lucy asked in disbelief. “Did you do something behind Alan’s back?” I frowned at Lucy, “Don’t jump to conclusions. Nothing happened. He’s just here to make sure I don’t hook up with anyone else on Alan’s behalf.” Lucy’s initial excitement instantly vanished. “Brunel, that’s not fair. Your friend gets to party and hook up with whoever he wants, but my friend has to be celibate? You know, if you repress someone too long, it’s bad for their health.” Brunel’s eyes swept over me. “Are you sick?” Before I could reply, Lucy quickly interjected, “Yes, she is—suffering from male hormone deficiency.” Lucy’s blunt comment made Brunel frown. Since things had