Page 35 of The Friend Situation

I shouldn’t be shocked, considering Lexi said his damn name, but I am.

Sam

Carlee?

After we broke up, I didn’t delete his number from my phone. It’s been seven years since our paths crossed, yet here he is, texting me like a resurrected ghost.

I play dumb.

Carlee

Who is this?

Sam

It’s Samson.

Carlee

Who?

I have to give him some shit. No way I’d admit to still having him saved in my phone.

Sam

Samson Patterson.

Carlee

Oh wow. How are you? It’s been years.

Sam

I’m shocked you haven’t changed your number.

Carlee

I never will. Anyway, what’s up?

Sam

I’m traveling to NYC this weekend, and I’d love to have a drink and catch up if you’re available.

Carlee

And your girlfriend would be okay with that? Or are you engaged now?

Sam

There is no one. We broke up over the summer.

I reread his text, my heart racing. Shock dances along my skin as the reality of his message sinks in. He’s single again, and no one told me.

Carlee

Oh, I’m really sorry to hear that.

Sam

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