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“Okay, but I can’t stay out late. I have a huge order I have to finish tomorrow.”
Dario threw himself at Sanjay and hugged him. “Thank you.”
Sanjay patted his back. Dario was damn good-looking. If he’d been taller and had any kind of muscles, Sanjay might have been attracted to him. He was the sweetest, nicest person Sanjay had ever met.
But his friend was just as short and slim as he was.
Thirty minutes later—because Dario had to change clothes and get that weepy look off his face—they were seated at Fearless Fox. Sanjay looked at a table near the back and spotted some people he knew.
“I’m going to order some drinks and wings,” Sanjay said. “Try to smile, hon. You look like you’re about to burst out crying.”
“I am,” Dario said. “I thought this was a good idea, but now that we’re surrounded by all these people, I just want to go home.”
“And mope around?” Sanjay asked. “Not a chance. We’re going to stay here and eat and drink and forget evil men exist.”
Dario managed a small smile. “You’re right. I need to stop moping and start living again.”
“That’s the spirit.” Sanjay knew Dario was only putting on a brave face. He wasn’t ready to move on. The truth was apparent in his features.
Sanjay strolled to the counter to place their order. Dario was right. The place was crowded. He should have just waited at the table for a server, but the servers looked overwhelmed, so Sanjay decided to lessen their burdens.
“Can I help you?”
Sanjay turned to the bartender and fell instantly in lust. The guy was tall, lean with muscles, and reminded Sanjay of a hipster. A deadly hipster. His brownish-blond hair looked as if the guy had run his fingers through it a million times, and he had a substantial beard, but it was the eyes that drew Sanjay in.
Electric blue with a touch of light grey in them. They stood out against his features, popping like eyes had never popped before. They were the color of the sky on a clear day, and Sanjay’s cock perked right up.
“Hi…yes…I would like…cupcakes.”
The guy frowned. “We don’t serve cupcakes.”
The bartender had Sanjay mindless. “I mean wings.” He gave a nervous chuckle. “A shot of whiskey, a Coke, and a dozen barbeque wings…please.”
The guy’s smirk was downright sinful. “Coming right up. Can I have a name for the order?”
“Sanjay.” At least he wasn’t so in lust that he’d forgotten his own name. “I’m at that table over there.” He pointed to where Dario was seated.
“Jake.” The guy extended a hand. “I don’t think I’ve seen you in here before.”
“My first time.” Sanjay felt his face catch fire. “I work insane hours.”
“What do you do?” Jake asked.
“I own Sweet Spot.” Sanjay normally didn’t have to say anything because a lot of people in Midnight Falls already knew who he was.
One of Jake’s brows rose in what Sanjay assumed was interest. “I have to say I love your cupcakes.”
Sanjay grinned, pleased that this sexy bartender knew his shop. “Wow, thanks. I’m glad you like them.”
“Are you kidding? The salted caramel ones are my favorite,” Jake said with a wink. “And your chocolate chip cookies? Delicious. You do great work.”
“I don’t remember ever seeing you come in.” Sanjay would have recalled someone like Jake coming into his store. The guy’s looks alone would have caught his attention.
“I’ve never been there myself, but my cook, Kendrick, brings in treats from your shop all the time.”
“I know Kendrick,” Sanjay said with a smile. “Really nice fella.”
“I’ll get your order in, and I’ll let Kendrick know it’s for you.”
