But Matthew was insistent.

"Where are you?" he repeated.

“Outside,” she answered. Simple, short, to the point.

“You with someone?"

Erica didn't want to lie to Matthew, but she was afraid that he would get angry. She decided to lie to him.

"I'm alone."

‘It's just a white Lie. It doesn't matter, right? What he doesn't know won't hurt him, ' she thought to herself.

She Lied to him because she didn't want him to get upset.

When Matthew saw her reply, his face darkened.

Erica was seeing Watkins behind his back. And now, she even lied to him. He was livid.

Matthew called a waitress over, ordered a glass of Lemonade and had it sent to Erica's table.

Seeing this, Harmon Leaned in close and asked in a quiet voice, “Hey, all this sneaking around isn't your style. Why don't you just let them know you're here?"

Matthew didn't say anything.

Presently, the Lemonade arrived. Both Erica and Watkins were surprised.

So when she asked the waitress, she replied, "Courtesy of the man at that table," and pointed at the table where Harmon and Matthew sat.

Erica turned her head. There were two men sitting there, and one of them had his back to her. Harmon smiled and simply said, “Hi!”

Erica was sure that she didn't know this guy. She thought he was hitting on her, so she asked the waitress to return the lemonade.

“Thank him for me, but I already have something to drink. Thank you!"

Then, she got another message from Matthew.

“Someone saw you in a cafe.

What's going on?"

‘What? Oh man! What do I do now?' Erica cried inwardly. She was on the verge of breaking down. She took a look at Harmon again. He was talking to the waitress. ‘Does he know Matthew?

Wait! Who's that guy with his back to me? Why does he look so familiar?’

Sensing her gaze, Matthew didn't bother pretending anymore. He stood up, scooted his chair away, and straightened his clothes.

Then he turned and walked towards Erica.