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Her grandma shrugged as if it was no big deal. “What? I finished all my overly dramatic romance novels and your diary was the next best thing.”
Nathalie high-fived Annalise’s grandma before turning her attention back to Annalise. “Now, tell me about this girl.”
Annalise knew they were going to get the story out of her in one way or another so she told them everything from her failed first hookup attempt all the way to ending the night by making out with Brinley.
“So, when do we meet her?” Annalise’s grandma asked as soon as she finished.
“You two?” Annalise pointed between her grandma and Nathalie. “Hopefully never.”
“Aw, come on.” Nathalie stuck her lip out into a fake pout. “Bring her to the next Wine Wednesday. ”
“I’ll get right on that.” Annalise made sure they couldn’t miss the sarcasm dripping from her voice.
“If you won’t bring her, at least bring stories of everything she teaches you.” Now Nathalie put her hands in a praying motion.
“If you don’t, we’ll just read it in your diary anyway.”
As her grandma and Nathalie high-fived once again, Annalise let her mind wander to what stories she might have after tomorrow.
Chapter 4
Brinley
“You’ve been cleaning that same spot for an hour.”
Brinley jumped at the sound of Maddie’s voice. She was so lost in her own thoughts, she didn’t even hear her coming. She stopped scrubbing the spot she had been cleaning (not for an hour, but much too long) and turned around, leaning back on the bar as she faced Maddie. “Lay off me. I’ve been here all day. I finally leave in five minutes.”
“And I take it someone is leaving with you.” Maddie lifted both eyebrows and nodded her head toward the door.
Brinley spun around to look, but no one was there.
Maddie laughed as Brinley turned back toward her. “Wow. Who is she? I’ve never seen you like this.”
“It’s a… client.”
“A client? Did you get another job I didn’t know about?”
“Kind of. This is a volunteer position though.” Brinley tried not to smile, but she couldn’t help it. If that kiss was anything to go by, this would be the most fun she ever had volunteering.
“This is clearly about a girl. You need to explain now if you don’t want me to embarrass you when she comes in.”
Brinley knew she wasn’t lying since Maddie had delivered on that threat in the past. “Do you remember the two girls we were watching on Saturday night? One was blonde and the other had purple hair.”
“Of course. I forgot to ask what you learned after you swooped in to rescue the hot blonde.”
“Turns out I was right. It was a hookup, but it didn’t go well, so Annalise asked me to help her out for the next time.”
“Annalise? That’s Hot Blonde’s name?”
Brinley nodded and bit her bottom lip to try to suppress her smile at the mention of Annalise.
“And how exactly are you helping Annalise?” Maddie crossed her arms and lifted one eyebrow as if silently challenging Brinley.
Brinley knew if she didn’t give enough details, Maddie really would question Annalise, but she also didn’t want to share too much of Annalise’s personal business. “Let’s just say she’s lacking experience and I’m offering my services in that department.”
That must have been good enough for Maddie because she walked away at the sound of the door opening. This time, when Brinley turned around, Annalise was there. Her face was red, as if she was embarrassed just from showing up.
Damn, she’s cute.
