Alexis frowned, but it didn’t seem like she was frowning at Audrey or like she was upset with her, which was a relief.More like she was frowning because she was thinking.
“Yeah, I can see that.But now that there’s another one…”
“Now, I’m not sure it’s kids or a prank, which is why I’m getting Mason involved.Especially since this one seems more aggressive.”Audrey sighed.“He’s going to look at the camera footage to see if there’s anything I missed when I looked at it.”
“Can I come, too?”
“Sure, maybe you’ll see something.”
Plus, that way Audrey wouldn’t be alone in the small office with Mason.Not that she thought anything would happen.
But this way, she could be sure nothing would happen and that she wouldn’t do anything foolish like act on her ridiculous crush.He probably wasn’t interested, anyway.Even if Yasmine had been hinting that he was.Audrey had probably just imagined that she was hinting that.She’d read way too much into it.
And she did not want to have issues with her new friends because she did something wild, like kiss one of their recent exes.
They gathered in the office, around the computer, and Audrey pulled up the footage, stepping back to let Alexis and Mason lean in and observe.There was not a lot to see.It took less than a minute for the person to approach, glance quickly around, tape the note to the doorframe, then leave.
Audrey had already watched it five times in a row, so this time she watched Mason and Alexis’ reactions.Well and maybe just a bit more of Mason.There was just something about his seriousness as he put on his glasses and then focused on the computer screen.Even if she couldn’t touch, she could still look and enjoy.No harm in that, right?
Both of were equally intent on the footage, though Alexis was far more nervous.Her fingers tapped against the desk as she watched, whereas Mason was completely still and wholly focused.The intensity of his attention would have been intimidating if it was directed at her.Whoever was leaving notes, they’d better hope Mason didn’t get his hands on them because he looked kind of scary now.
Which was also hot.
What is wrong with me?
Mason hit the button to play it again the moment it finished.After a second run through, Alexis straightened up, shaking her head, and glanced apologetically at Audrey.
“I can’t see anything, I’m sorry.If it’s someone I know, I don’t recognize them.”
“Thanks for looking anyway,” Audrey said with a smile.
“I’m going to get back to work.”Alexis hesitated.“Do you want me to go up front until you’re done in here?”
Although she’d been trained on the register, in case she ever needed to take over, she’d obviously never liked the idea, and it was clear from her expression now that she desperately wanted Audrey to say no.
Well, it’s not like Audrey was needed back here, anyway.
Plus, someone did need to be at the front.
And this way, she wouldn’t be back here alone with Mason.
“No, that’s okay, I’ll go back up,” she said, and Alexis smiled, her shoulders coming down.She really had not wanted to go to the front.“Mason, stay as long as you want.”
“Okay.”
He was so focused on watching the footage again, she wasn’t sure he’d actually heard her, but apparently, she was superfluous, anyway.Trying to decide if she was relieved or put out, Audrey followed Alexis out of the office and headed back out front.
Thankfully, almost as soon as she flipped the sign back, a customer appeared, which helped distract her.
It didn’t take long before Mason also returned to the front, his expression serious.He was no longer wearing his glasses.Audrey felt her heart sink a little as she looked at him.He really didn’t look like he thought it was just kids or a prank this time, which meant she had to take it more seriously, too.
Which was not at all what she wanted.
All she wanted to do was bake things and sell them.Who could have a problem with that?
Well, other than her parents, but if she was sure of anything, she was sure that whoever was leaving notes was neither her father nor her mother.
They wouldn’t be caught dead in a hoodie, for one.
