~Allen~

　　I didn't want to seem rude, even though I had no problem with setting out a rude personality to others. But I can see that Isabella had been caught up in something that she wasn't even aware of. Nancy had obviously used her as bait in her schemes.

　　"You think we should get to know each other?" I asked, a lopsided grin on my face as I swirled the drink in my glass.

　　She nodded. "Yes. I want to know more about you. I want to know your likes, ...