Chapter 148

Peter drove through the busy streets of Arctic City, the weight of his decision pressing on him. As he sped the car, he replayed the conversation with Maya in his mind. He glanced at the rear view mirror, catching a glimpse of Davin’s laughter, his easy confidence reflecting on his face. He had recounted all that happened between Maya at their last meeting to his Boss.

“Did you hear her?” Davin chuckled, leaning back in his seat. “Maya really thinks I am a man she could get at whenever it pleases her, right?”

Peter forced a smile, but inside, he felt a storm brewing. “Yeah, it’s surprising how far some people will go to feel important.”

Davin glanced sideways, sensing something amiss. “What’s on your mind? You seem a bit off today… is there something else you didn’t tell me?” he asked playfully.

“...Just thinking about how people can surprise you,” Peter replied, keeping his tone light. “Like Maya. She’s got this whole thing in her mind, I wonder who eats her cake and gets it back.”