Chapter 20
20
“ F uck,” I breathe, seeing this photo of Sarah. I need to take Friday night off of work. I’m more than half tempted to go back to her place. I guess I fumbled the dessert bit. I’ll make it up to her, though.
Tapping Nicholas’s name in my contacts, I know it’s late.
“How much would you hate me if I took Friday off?” I ask as he answers.
“You’re the manager. You don’t have to ask me.” He chuckles. “Why do you need the night off?”
“Sarah—”
He interrupts, saying, “Approved,” with a knowing laugh.
“Approved?”
“Emily would kill me if I prevented Sarah from finding out who her secret admirer is.”
“How do you know about that?”
“She made a comment to me yesterday, and it clicked—since you are the one that comped the shots and a custom cocktail for their table.”
“Thanks, man. I know Friday is going to be busy.”
“Obviously, you have to find some people to pick up your shift. We should really start recruiting for the seasonal hires too … so we can take our time off now before we’re really slammed this summer.”
He hangs up, and I take a deep breath, staring at the photo again. Friday. It’s only four days. I’m beyond tempted to go back to her place right now. Friday is Valentine’s Day. It’s perfect to wait.
Looking at the time, I decide to cash in one more favor with the owner of the local bakery. It’s time to reveal myself as Sarah’s secret admirer and give her the best Valentine’s Day ever.