"Oh hello, Alison," I say whilst moving towards the weight stacks. I'm going to keep out of her way today.

"I wanted to ask you—"

"Sorry, Alison, but I have to check on someone." I sprint across the gym floor to one of the members I know and tuck myself behind the squat rack before making casual conversation. I poke my head out after a couple minutes and Alison is nowhere to be seen so I venture out but her...