right. I know you want to get back at Nathan for what he did to you... seven years ago, I believe it has been and I know just the way."

"You're wasting mine and your time." He said.

"Just come to my restaurant and I'll explain everything."

"I don't need your help." He said.

I grinned. "I know information you will need."

There was silence on the other line. "I'll be there in half an hour."

I didn't ask how he knew where I worked but I guess he already did his homework. I called Lucy and she would also be coming. This was going to be good.

I changed and walked out of my apartment.

I arrived at work just in time. It was a slow day, but Holidays always were. You'd think it would be busy but people prefer to dine inside instead of out.

I got a call half an hour later from Devlin.

"You didn't tell me this slut would be here." Devlin hissed. I walked out of the kitchen and saw as Devlin was a couple of tables away from Lucy who was reading a magazine.

"She's part of the plan."

He looks at me sternly.

"Come on, it's all to get back at Nathan for what he did with her behind your back. Your best mate fuc--"

"Hurry the hell up. I don't have all day." He spat.

I walked over to Devlin and signaled Lucy to come. Her face froze as she recognized him. She took the seat next to me so we were both facing Devlin.

He was wearing a black suit with no tie and two loose buttons.

"You didn't tell me we were having a reunion, Pete, otherwise I wouldn't have come." Lucy whispered at me.

"I don't like it either." Devlin said.

Lucy was surprised he heard her but she's not the best whisperer.

"How is he going to help separate Nathan and Melinda?" Lucy hissed.

"We all want one thing... for them to break up." I put simply.

"My plan isn't exactly that." Devlin smirked.

"As long as I get Nathan, I'll do anything." Lucy said with a smirk towards Devlin.

Devlin looked indifferent.

"Three against two, kind of unfair don't you think?" He chuckled.

"All is fair in love and war." I said.

"You love his chick?" Devlin smirked.

"He doesn't deserve her."

"The real question is... does she love you?"

"She is blinded by Nathan."

Devlin looked from me to Lucy.

"And Nathan knows you're trying to get his girl?"

"It's been months since I've talked to either of them."

Devlin looked behind me. "Well here's your chance to talk to one of them." He lifted his menu cart to hide his face.

I turned to see Melinda waiting at the lobby.

"Shit, what is she doing here?" I said turning back.

"She can't see me!" Lucy said.

"I'll take care of it." I got up and walked up behind her.

She squealed and laughed.

"Damn it, Pete!" Her laugh was so sweet. "At least you're not mad at me."

"Why would I be mad? Is it because you ran out on my first day?" She looked guilty. "Or because you didn't talk to me for the past two months? Or to even tell me Rodrigo died."

"Okay, so you're mad." She said as she scratched the back of her head. "Look, I'm sorry. It all happened so fast. I saw Nathan kissing and I just freaked you know... I didn't mean to be rude. Then my mom calls me saying my friends got into a car accident. Turns out I got there on time to see my best friend... practically my brother die."

"You called Nathan instead of me." I said solemnly.

Her eyes widen.

"I was there when you called him. I was talking with him and I waited for your call but it never came."

"I'm really sorry, Pete. I was just so hurt and the first person I thought... was Nathan." She whispered the last part. Her cheeks were a little red. "What can I do to make it up to you?"

"Just have lunch with me."

She smiled and agreed.