Yulian glances in the rearview to see what I’m seeing. “Oh, well, I’m heading to Worthington right now.”
“Step on it.”
He hangs up without saying goodbye. I feel the need to give Yulian an apologetic smile.
“Honestly, what do you see in him?” Yulian asks, but it’s obvious he’s just joking.
“Are you sure he wants to surprise me?” I ask. “He didn’t seem like he was in the mood.”
Yulian waves away my concern. “Trust me, he wants to do this for you. He’s just annoyed with me, that’s all.”
I already know why, so I’m not going to be a jerk and ask.
“Why did you take the scenic route?” I ask. It’s not like I’d paid much attention to the drive.
“Honestly?”
“Yes, please.”
“I wanted to talk to you,” he says simply. “I wanted to get a feel for the kind of person you are.”
“I didn't realize this was a test."
He chuckles. “Not sure if you’re aware, but his last relationship was kinda crazy.”
“So I heard,” I mutter dryly.
“I just want to make sure you’re right for him. That’s all. From what I can tell, you’re a good egg, though, so have no fear.”
I smile shyly. “You’re a good brother, Yulian.”
“I don’t know about that.”
“I do.”
“Great,” he says. “Put a word in for me with Anton, will ya?”
I laugh. “I’ll see what I can do.”