“Absolutely.But we could have gone to a drive-through.I’m not picky.”
He didn’t respond, just got out and rounded the car.I slid my hand into his when he held it out to me, liking the contact entirely too much.After he closed the door behind me, we walked inside.
The hostess led us to a table near the back, and we slid into the booth on opposite sides.I loved the food, but I loved the building almost as much.The former café had been recently renovated, the inside decorated with bright colors, fake trees, and a huge bar that took up most of the back wall.The booths were spacious and comfortable, and the tables were made out of natural dark wood.
I didn’t have to open the menu to know what I wanted.
Vance glanced at me over the top of his.“You already know what you want?”
Nodding, I twined my hands together, resting them on the table.“I used to order food from here almost every week.”
“Not anymore?”
“Life got busy.”
Going to a restaurant was not on my bingo card at the moment.
I knew he didn’t buy my response when his brow lifted the way it always did.
“You guys ready to order?”
Saved by the waitress with the ridiculously tight shirt.
“Can I have the nachos, please?”
Vance put his menu down, a deep frown marring his beautiful face.“Is that all you’re going to order?You only had a donut this morning.”
Ordering nachos was already stretching my budget tight.I hoped I was wearing the jeans I’d stuffed a few dollars into last week.“I’m fine.I love nachos.”
He turned to the waitress, then looked back down at the menu.“We’re having two of each taco, and beef fajitas.”
That was a lot of food.I assumed he could eat a lot based on his size, but I wasn’t sure even he could eat all that.The portions were generous.And there were almost ten different tacos on offer.
“Any drinks?”
“I’m fine with water.”He turned to me.“Do you want a Coke?”
How does he know I like to drink Coca-Cola?
“That’s okay, I’m happy with water.”
The frown line appeared again.“You sure?I know how much caffeine you consume every day.And you haven’t even nearly hit your usual levels.”
Seriously, has he been watching me or something?Because he knows way more about me than I do about him.
He also seemed to be a mind reader, because I wanted a soda with my lunch.
“Actually, I will take a Coke.”Maybe there was some change floating around in my bag somewhere that I could use to pay for the drink.
The waitress headed off to fill the order.
“Malena mentioned that you’ll be doing extra hours at the office this week and might have some time to help me out.”
I thanked the waitress as she set our drinks down in front of us, then nodded.“I should have time, but I’ll let you know how much exactly on Monday once I know Malena’s, Thad’s, and Keely’s availability.Riley will be there as well, but Keely has a big case coming up that will take up most of her and Riley’s time.”
I didn’t want to go home to an empty apartment and would be happy to stay until late.And the extra money was much needed, so I’d gladly taken on extra work when Malena asked.
“No problem.And only if you can squeeze it in.”
