"Tammy that's what I'm saying. My phone is not working properly." I shrugged my shoulders. I feel bad for lying to him, but he left me no choice. If I told him the truth, he would have played the ghost dance. So it is better to come with a lie.

Sometimes a simple lie can save a good friendship.

"I understand---" He nodded his head as a comprehension.

"What about pizza?" I asked him to divert his mind. He seemed to think a moment and smiled showing his perfect white ...