Chapter 65
Chapter 65
Walter had just wrapped up some work when Caden called him to ‘hang out‘. Walter had been feeling on edge lately, so he agreed to meet at the swanky Golden Grand Hotel.
Caden was buzzing in their get–together, while Walter loo! d like he could use a week’s sleep.
“You’re looking pretty chipper. Hit the jackpot recently?” Walter asked, noticing. Caden’s gusto, a far cry from his usual nitpicking self. Back in the day, Caden would make the chef check the temperature of his egg custard, not too hot, not too cold.
“Man, I joined this college student–run amateur racing team. It’s like a scene straight out of a movie, all these gorgeous gals around. Makes me feel like I’m back in the college groove, all pumped up,” said Caden with a grin.
‘Come on, you know that’s risky business. Your folks would flip if they knew,” said Walter, trying to talk some sense into him.
“Hey, keep it on the down–low, will you? You’re the only one in the loop. I’m planning to ride this wave a little longer.” Caden winked.
“What’s up with you? Not into the whole marriage and kids scene? I heard your mom is going nuts trying to set you up with all these high–class ladies, and you’re not even giving them a glance.”
Walter and Caden were tight, but Caden was known for playing the field. Despite being 26, he had not settled down, and he was even vocal about not wanting kids. Meanwhile, Walter was the golden boy, so much so that Caden’s mother had grilled him a few times, half–joking if they were more than just friends.
The kicker was that if Caden turned out to be gay and Walter was his guy, the family would roll with it, but only if a grandkid, a boy, was in the picture.
Because of some wild gossip, Caden and Walter found themselves in the hot seat, called aside by their teacher for a heart–to–heart.
“What’s the big deal? The girls they keep pointing out are all like Julia–so uptight that raising their voices seems like a life–or–death situation. None of them hold a candle to Evie–Baby!”
Walter shot Caden a warning glance when he mentioned Evangeline. “Cut it out with the ‘Evie–Baby‘ stuff, and don’t even think about making a move on her.”
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“Man, I was just talking. But seriously, with everything that’s going down, are you still
to earnest concern.
happy being married?” asked Caden, his tone shifting down, are you still
Walter paused, his mind racing through memories, before he downed his drink in one go, the bitterness mingling with a heady rush.
The guard gave a dismissive chuckle. “Who else? Only a Foster could afford to take over a whole floor of Golden Grand Hotel.”
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