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“Hi, Denise.”
“What can I get you?”
Before I could answer, we all heard someone yell, “I don’t care what you say! We’re doing it my way.”
“Stanley, I will kick you in the balls if you touch my cupcakes.” That was Susan, another employee like Stanley. Both of them were a little older, and you wouldn’t think it, but they liked each other a lot.
Channa stuck her head out the back. “Will you two keep it down?”
“No,” they both snapped back.
Channa sighed and walked our way. Her face brightened once more. “Maya, how did your date go?”
“Date?” Denise asked. “Oooh, do tell. Who was it with?”
Channa gave me a tight smile and mouthed, “Sorry.”
I waved her off. Thinking and even talking about Texas was a good distraction from what I had to do this afternoon.
“Denise, I’m not sure if you’ve met Texas before, but—”
“Have I met Texas, that hunk of tattooed man meat? Yes, I have. You went on a date with him?”
Laughing, I nodded. “Yes, and it went well.” I glanced at Channa and found her smiling softly. I asked, “I guess someone told Cody about it?”
“Yes. He was on the phone last night with Drake.”
That explained it. Drake had a big mouth.
“Now, did you pop in for a visit or do you need some things?” Channa asked.
“Actually, I’m taking brunch to Texas at his work.”
“That’s a good sign,” Denise said.
Channa nodded. “A very good sign. I’m happy for you. Hey, maybe we could do the double date thing again.”
“Wait, so you’ve already been on a date with Texas?” Denise asked.
I shook my head “No. It…. Well, Channa mentioned a band when we’d all been together and we all decided to go, but it wasn’t a date.”
“Ah,” Denise drew out. The bell jingled as some customers left and others entered. Denise walked over near the register to greet them.
“What are you going to take?” Channa asked.
I glanced along the counter. “I’m thinking a mixture of things. Some muffins, a couple of bacon-and-egg burgers, and cookies?”
“Sounds good. I’ll get it ready. Won’t be long.” She leaned in closer. “And sorry again for saying anything in front of Denise.”
I gave her a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry about it. Texas and I, well—we’re actually dating now.”
Her eyes widened, and she let out a squeal while jumping on the spot. “That’s the best news.”
“I think so too.”
“Aww, that look on your face says it all. You’re smitten.”
I was.
