“Oh? So I take it you’re saving yourself, patiently waiting for the right woman to come along?”
Cade barks out a laugh, making me smile in return. “Oh, my sweet, sweet Lizzie. How would I know what woman is the right one for me unless I sample them all first before deciding?”
I shake my head and laugh. “That’s kinda gross.”
Cade shrugs and winks. “But honest. Guys are gross, Lizzie.”
“Well, I’ll give you that,” I state.
“What’s that?” he asks, pointing to my notebook.
“A checklist of changes I want to make, and some ideas I’ve had.”
“Ideas? I’m an excellent man to bounce ideas off,” he states, holding out his hand and making the gimme motion.
I consider what’s inside the book and quickly realize there’s nothing personal written down. Not in that notebook, anyway, so what would it hurt to run the list past him? He might actually have solid advice for me.
Sliding the notebook his way, I say, “Knock yourself out.”
He snorts and grabs the book. “I might, if this wobbly stool gives way.”
I can’t help but giggle. “You’re so dramatic. You won’t fall.”
He just levels me with a look. “You’ve never seen me in here four whiskey sours deep at closing time.” With a wink, he turns his attention to my notes.
I almost walk away, to give him time to read over everything, but honestly, I want to gauge his reaction. He looks up at me, his eyes just as bright blue as his twin’s. “Uhh, little black dress night?”
“Well, women love getting dressed up. I was thinking a fun ladies’ night with hors d'oeuvres, drink specials, and maybe like a piano player or something equally as relaxing and enjoyable.”
Just as I finish talking, the door opens and in walks Collin. Our eyes meet, and a shiver sweeps down my spine. I quicklylook away, only to have my eyes slam into Cade’s wide ones. “What?”
He glances back to his twin as he approaches and takes the seat next to him at the bar. “He quits!” Cade bellows, pointing to his brother. “Hire me. Please!” he proclaims, drawing out his plea.
“What?” I ask with a laugh. “Why?”
He turns his attention to the newcomer at the bar. “She’s having a little black dress night, man. Tons of single ladies all on the prowl. That’s right up my alley,” he insists. “So, I’m gonna need to work your shift that night.”
I reach for the book and take it off the bar top. “These are just ideas,” I counter.
“Well, that one’s a good one! That should be moved to the top of the list,” he declares, making me laugh once more.
“You’re nuts,” I say.
“I’ve been telling him that for years,” Collin grumbles, his personality so very different than his brother’s. It’s kinda crazy to see two men who look identical and yet they’re so very opposite in every other way.
“You’re just jealous because I got all the good looks and the sparkling personality in utero.”
Collin shakes his head and levels me with a look. “I apologize for him.”
I flash a smile and wink at Cade. “He’s nothing I can’t handle. Guys like him are a dime a dozen. All looks and no brains.”
Shock flashes in Collin’s eyes before he barks out a laugh.
“Hey!” Cade bellows. “That wasn’t nice.”
“Neither is wanting to work ladies’ night so you have the pick of the room to continue your manwhore ways.”
Collin looks so much lighter, so happy as he laughs. “She totally has your number.”
