“No, I’m just … Did you just agree with me about something?”
I rolled my eyes.“Don’t get used to it.I still hate you.”
“Noted.”But there was a crease in the corner of his eye that I decided to absolutely not make anything out of.
“What are you going to change it to?”
“I haven’t decided yet.”
“‘Cooper’s Place’ too ostentatious?”
His lips flatlined.There, that was more familiar.“I suppose you would prefer ‘Tiffany’s’?”
“I would, but I’m pretty sure that name’s taken.”
He said nothing.It was obvious he’d lied about not having a name in mind, but he didn’t want to tell me.It angered me.I thought we’d worked past this, but clearly not.
“If there’s nothing else, boss, I’ve got actual work to do.”Slamming the door on my way out wasn’t nearly as satisfying as I’d hoped it would be.
One step forward, ten steps back.
