Chapter 43: PRY

"Oh, that's my department. I work there, although I haven't heard about the whole thing yet. Besides, I am new... you know?" I said to officer Trevor as he concentrated on the road. "Okay, so... are you single?" he asked, this time around he didn't glance at me. Was he shy or something? Anyways, I didn't even know what to reply him with. Of course I wasn't in any relationship yet but, I had to lie in order not to give him iota of hope. "Yes, with... someone I met recently" I said and didn't add anything more, "How about you?" I asked him. I could read his expression when I told him I was in a relationship, he didn't look good. "Actually, I am single" he responded, "I have been single for a while now, my grandma said I don't know how to woo a girl. She said I am too shy, and that I am naive. Can you believe that? She always blames me even though I am trying my best" he muttered in what seemed like a whisper. "Hey, you don't have to feel bad. I am sure it's not just the right