NINE - DEREK

DEREK I loosened the laces on my golf shoes and stretched my shoulders, but Skye was on my mind. We had been dating for two weeks, and although we had become skilled at keeping our relationship hidden, it was challenging for me. We practically spent every waking moment together, and I even started leaving work early to meet her. Our time together was amazing, and not just because of the passionate moments we shared. We also enjoyed simple activities like going to the park, taking nighttime walks in the neighborhood, trying out unique restaurants in New York, and anything else that allowed us to keep our relationship under the radar. When Spencer invited me to go golfing or have dinner, I stopped resisting. It would only raise suspicion if I declined. Maybe it was a good thing that Spencer and I were growing closer. Perhaps when he eventually found out about us, he wouldn't react as explosively as I had feared. I had no clue what I was doing, but being near Skye was all I wanted. We man