Chapter One- Hundred And Forty Eight

“Let’s go sit on the patio and have a drink before we retire for the night while your room gets prepared.” Evans said to Ryan as he picked up a bottle of white wine and two glasses. Ryan stood up from the couch he was sitting on after the party and followed Evans out.

“It’s a cool night!” Ryan mentioned as they settled in chairs opposite each other while Evans made to open the bottle of wine before he started pouring into the glasses.

He poured a generous amount in each of them, far more than was poured in societal settings before raising his glass to clink it against Ryan’s as they cheered before sipping at it.

“Ooh, this is the good stuff,” Ryan remarked as he picked up the bottle to check the name of the wine so he could get one for himself the next time he was out.

“Don’t worry; I will make sure a few bottles are packed for you before you leave tomorrow. I got them on my last trip to France.” Evans said, chuckling before lifting his glass to his lips and swallowing about a mouthfu