Carlos smiled at Crystal. 'Do you like talking to me?" he asked.

Crystal shrugged, took a sip of wine, and looked around. 'Where's your girlfriend?"

'She'll probably be late," Carlos replied.

'You know how she is. She likes to make a dramatic entrance. Anyway, did you hear my question? You should know that I'm breaking up with Joyce. She's too needy. Do you know what I mean?"

Crystal was a bit shocked by what Carlos said, but she didn't let it show. 'That's not any of ...