Really? Are we seriously doing this? Driving to the cafe in a freaking limo?
I enter the limo and see Christie and Ash sitting on the seat that backs onto the partition between us and the driver.
Christie waves enthusiastically. “Hi guys.”
We say hi back and Ash points a thumb at Christie, saying, “She hasn’t stopped gushing about trying these milkshakes.”
I clear my throat, hoping for words. I focus on Ash, and reply, “I hope they don’t disappoint.”
“I love anything sweet,” Christie says with wild hand gestures. “Well, anything savory, too. Ash knows. He’s caught me raiding the fridge too many times.”
Ash smirks and kisses the top of Christie’s head.
Okay, that was so adorable I could vomit.
“Did you tell Kai who you were leaving with?” Milo asks with a small smile.
“No,” I say, pulling out my phone. “But I'm planning on making him jealous.” I clear my throat and waggle my phone at Christie and Ash. “Do you mind if we take a selfie so I can tease my best friend?”
“Sure, but why didn’t you bring her?” Christie asks.
My cheeks flush for a reason I’m not sure about. “Umm, he’s a he. And he’s choosing to be busy with his girlfriend.”
“Oh, is it a new relationship?” Christie replies with a coy smile. “I can understand getting wrapped up in that.”
I shrug. “I guess.” I turn around in my seat and lift my phone high. “Everyone get ready.”
Christie and Ash snuggle in behind me. As I frame us on the screen, Milo’s face is notably absent.
“What are you doing?” I ask him. “Scooch in.”
Milo fills with surprise. “Oh, really?”
I grin. “Seeing your face will help send Kai over the edge.”
Milo smirks and scoots closer. I take three shots, hoping for a winner. One looks perfect and I send it to Kai without any context.
As Milo pulls away, I try not to focus on his body heat or the waft of his cologne. How is he pulling these reactions out of me? The boy needs to stop it.
It’s only a short drive to Main Street. The limo pulls up outside Morton’s Cafe and I feel super weird getting out. I hope no regulars see me and ask why I’m riding in the Ashworth's limousine. I can hardly comprehend how this happened.
Are Milo and Ash friends? How did nerdy Milo become friends with a billionaire? It can’t be a love of math that brought them together.
Can it?
I show them inside and point out a booth. “Okay, you guys can take this booth and I’ll get started on the milkshakes.”
“Thanks, Jamie,” Christie says sweetly as the three of them slide in.
“Umm,” Aunt Maddy starts, giving a slight nod at the booth. “Why is Tom Ashworth’s son in our cafe?”
“His girlfriend wanted to check it out.” I nudge my shoulder their way. “She’s the blonde over there. She’s weirdly easy to talk to.”
Maddy’s mouth falls open as she grins. “What? Have you made friends with a girl?”
“I dunno if we’re friends, but, umm, maybe.”
Aunt Maddy cuddles into me. “Aww, baby, that’s so awesome.”
