7:26 AM.
Shit.
I made sure the phone was in silent mode, then opened it up and texted Adriano.
Hey boss – can I come in late this morning?
I didn’t expect a fast reply –
But three dots immediately appeared underneath my text, followed by –
I’m guessing it went well with the barista.
Very well,I texted back.Can I come in late?
NO. You getting laid does NOT get you out of doing your job.
Shit.
I generally really liked Adriano –
But at that moment, I hated the son of a bitch.
I’ll work till midnight,I pleaded.
The three dots appeared –
Then disappeared.
I frowned and waited.
And waited.
And waited.
Just as I was starting to get worried, a text came in.
This is Bianca – I had to steal Adriano’s phone. He was just fucking with you. OF COURSE you can come in late! How about noon?
I grinned.
I owed her for getting me together with Emilia –
And now I owed her even more.
THANK YOU!I typed.I might not need that long, though. If Emilia has to work, I’ll be in earlier.
You’re welcome!Bianca messaged back.Take your time!
There was a pause, then another text appeared.
This is Adriano again. You owe me, fucker.
I wasn’t sure if that was a joke or not –
But even if he was serious, I was fully prepared to pay the price just to spend a couple more hours with Emilia.
Thank you, boss.
