Chapter 75 - The decision

I see Marlene walk into the garage and sigh. What is she doing here?

"It's nice to see you without a tether," She says coming to stand next to the car I am working on.

"I would say it's nice to see you but..." I say and she laughs.

"Oh, Olie." She says using my mother's pet name for me and I cringe inwardly. I can't believe there was a time when I thought she was fun to be around. I don't recognize the girl standing in front of me. Did I do this to her.

"You've grown so mean. I guess we have Ryo to thank for that." She states looking me up and down.

"What do you want Marlene?" I asking to change the subject. I don't want to discuss Ryo with her. And there's the small matter she suggested. I've been pretending we never had that conversation for the past 8 hours. A part of me is hoping she changes her mind.

"I came to visit you. We used to be friends. I miss those days. Don't you?" She asks and I shake my head no. "I guess we have Ryo to thank for that." She says and this time I fe