Carlos smiled at Crystal. ��Do you like talking to me?�� he asked.
Crystal shrugged, took a sip of wine, and looked around. ��Where's your girlfriend?��
��She'll probably be late,�� Carlos replied.
��You know how she is. She likes to make a dramatic entrance. Anyway, did you hear my question? You should know that I'm breaking up with Joyce. She's too needy. Do you know what I mean?��
Crystal was a bit shocked by what Carlos said, but she didn't let it show. ��That's not any of my business,�� she said. ��Especially if she doesn't even know yet��.��
Of course, the only reason that Carlos had said this was because he was still attracted to Crystal. He looked her over, and his heart began to race. ��I did talk to her, but she's having a hard time with it,�� he said. ��If we do break up, though, could you give me another chance? We used to be good together. Don't you think so? We were perfectly matched...��