She looks behind her and groans. “Why is he always around?”
“Come on,” I say, sliding from the booth.
“Better hide the knives,” she whispers, and I roll my eyes.
We pass by the other booths, waving our goodbyes, when Mr. Donovan looks up.
“Sarah, dear. Is that you?”
“Hi, Mr. Donovan. How are you?”
He smiles, beaming up at Sarah. “I’m good, dear. It’s sure great to see you. My have you grown into a beautiful young woman. How’s your Grandpa?”
“He’s good. Misses the farm, that’s for sure, but Grandma keeps him busy.”
“Good. Good. It’s been a while since I’ve run into him. Well, you ladies have yourselves a good day now.”
“What can I get you handsome fellas this morning?” Misty says, joining the table.
Hayes eyes snake up Sarah, and he gives her a devilish smirk. “I know what I want for breakfast. But I don’t think it’s on your menu,” he says, winking at Sarah and making her scoff.
“Let’s go, Jade, before Misty is stuck cleaning up vomit.”
“Oh, you two. I remember the days thinking we’d all be invited to your wedding.” Misty chuckles, shaking her head. Hayes looks down at the table, and Sarah scoffs.
“That was a long time ago, Misty. Now I’d rather be married to Satan.”
“Oh, stop it you,” Misty scolds.
“Bye, Misty, bye, Mr. Donovan. Bye, Hades.” Sarah smiles sweetly walking out the door.
“Bye, everyone,” I say, following her out.
“You ever going to tell me the story of you and Hayes?” I ask her, getting into her Jeep.
She looks at me. Lips pursed. “You ever going to tell me the story behind your nightmares?”
I shake my head and sigh because she’s got a point. We both have our secrets.
After Sarah drops me off, I do a load of laundry and fall asleep on the couch, my stomach feeling upset.
When I wake, it’s time to make dinner, and not in the mood, I call Sam’s delivery and have a burger and fries delivered from Cedar and Sage. I eat my meal and watch a couple of episodes of Grey’s Anatomy, when my phone vibrates from the coffee table.
Unknown: Hi, It’s West. Got your number from Sarah.
My cheeks curve, and I can’t hold back the smile taking over my face.
Me: Hi :)
Unknown: I wanted to know if I could give you a ride to work in the morning?
Still smiling, I save his contact info to my phone.
Me: I would love that.
West: Great. What time works for you?
Tomorrow’s Monday, so I need to be in by five. I bite my lip, worrying that will be too early, but type it out anyways.
