She went up the stairs, flicking off the water droplets from her hair. Behind her, Waylen's voice trailed slowly. “Your mother mentioned someone she wants to introduce you to. Would you be interested in meeting him?"

Alexis paused.

She figured her father was aware of Leonel's new girlfriend; hence, he asked this question. Normally, Alexis would refuse. But rejecting him now might imply a lingering attachment to Leonel.

After a long pause, Alexis found herself saying, "Sure!"

Marriage hadn't crossed her mind, but perhaps she could dip her toes into the dating pool.