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“We’re at work,” I hissed, nodding over to the table of diners in the corner.
“Oh now, now, don’t go getting your panties in a bunch. They can’t hear us.”
“I’m not discussing this with you.” I groaned.
She held up her hands, stifling her laughter. “Fine, fine, but please tell me it was Evan?”
“Cindy!”
“Your face says it all. You have it bad. About time, sugar. That boy is ass over elbow crazy about you.”
I rolled my eyes and began wiping down the tables. I loved Cindy, but she had a serious lack of personal boundaries.
For the next two hours, a constant flurry of customers meant I avoided Cindy’s inquisition. She meant no harm, I knew that, but I didn’t feel comfortable discussing Evan with her. So when he walked into the diner and made a beeline for me, I knew I’d never hear the end of it.
“Hi.” He looped an arm around my waist and drew me near.
“Evan,” I hissed, my hand flying to his shoulder to steady myself. “I’m at work. I’m working. You can’t do that here.”
“Don’t mind me,” Cindy said, winking as she passed us. I groaned, burying my face in Evan’s shoulder.
“I couldn’t wait to see you,” he whispered before releasing me.
“Your mom’s watching Eli?” I asked.
Evan nodded. “She’s trying.”
“Good. That’s good.” I checked my watch. “I have another thirty minutes before I get off.”
“That’s okay, I can wait. Bring me a shake?”
“Okay.” Neither of us made an effort to move. His eyes drank me in, hooded with desire.“Okay,” I repeated with a shake of my head. “I need to work.”
His laughter followed me back to the service counter.
“He’s so dreamy,” Cindy crooned.
“Stop. Please, stop. I have to work.”
“Sugar, it’s dead. Get out of here. Go have fun. And then come back Thursday and tell me all about it.”
I shot her an incredulous look before putting Evan’s order through. Cindy laughed, insisting she could make his shake while I got changed. I didn’t argue because there was no point.
When I joined Evan at his table, his eyes swept down my body, and his lips tugged up in an approving smile. “Hi.”
“Hi. I hope Cindy didn’t talk your ear off?” I slid in beside him.
“She’s harmless. She cares about you.”
I smiled. “I know.” In a strange way, Cindy had become like a surrogate aunt to me.
Evan’s eyes darkened, his gaze lingering on my mouth. “Are you sure you want to go to Teller’s?”
My lips pressed together, and I nodded. He looked at me like he wanted to devour me, and I wanted him to. God, did I want him to. But I also wanted to go out with him. Somewhere we could enjoy each other’s company without being scrutinized and judged.
He leaned in close, brushing my hair off my shoulder. Tingles rushed through me as he pressed a quick kiss to my lips and whispered, “Anything for you.”
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