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“You’re helping her with her plans?”
I nodded. “She wants me to look over what she has.”
Elise’s mouth flattened. “And knowing you, you’ll probably end up spending hours and hours reworking everything.”
“That’s an exaggeration, but yes, I have a tendency to get carried away with ideas.”
“You shouldn’t be giving your time and effort away for free. I don’t know why I have to keep telling you that.”
“It’s just fun for me.”
I had a propensity for picking up friends and acquaintances wherever I went. Elise called me the Pied Piper of needy people, which was an overstatement of facts, to be sure. Besides, I enjoyed helping people out. Lately, my friends and acquaintances had been coming to me to go over their business plans, and I’d been helping them refine them.
Like I’d said, it was fun. A brain exercise for me.
But in the back of my mind, I’d been toying with the idea of turning this into a true business. It was only the beginning of a daydream, though. I wasn’t even sure I had it in me to run my own business. If it came to fruition, it would be way down the line.
“If you say so.” Elise sighed. “I just don’t like you being taken advantage of.”
“I’ll stick with temping for now.”
“Speaking of…” Elise tapped Luca’s forearm. “Were you aware Saoirse is Rossi Motor’s latest employee?”
He went still, his gaze flicking to mine. “I wasn’t aware of that. When did you start?”
“I’ve been at Rossi for a week. It’s only temporary,” I explained.
“In which department?”
“Marketing.”
He regarded me carefully. “Are you enjoying working for my company?”
“I like my coworkers, and the job is interesting. Plus, there’re biscotti in the break room, which ups the cool factor tremendously. Oh, and Gina brings in donuts and éclairs every Friday.”
His brow winged. “Gina?”
“Mmhmm. Gina’s the department manager, and she has the hookup. Her uncle runs a bakery.”
“So, what you’re saying is, you enjoy working for me based solely on the snacks?” The corners of his mouth tipped slightly in amusement.
“I did mention the work was interesting, but it could be dull as toast and I’d still look forward to coming in every day simply for the biscotti. No doubt I’ll gain ten pounds before I leave Rossi, but it’ll be worth it.”
Luca’s gaze slid to Elliot’s. “Is she for real?”
Elliot folded his hands on the table and inclined his chin. “Welcome to the wild and wonderful world of Saoirse Kelly.”
I gasped. “You think I’m wonderful, Levy? I’m so flattered.”
Elliot made a grunting sound and returned his attention to his mostly empty plate.
“Don’t tease my brother,” Elise admonished. “He doesn’t know how to handle it. He might implode.”
“But it’s so fun,” I whispered. “And yes, Luca, I’m real. Snacks are important in a workplace. I read over your employee surveys. I bet you the marketing department is the most satisfied, and it’s all due to Gina and her magical baked goods.”
“I’ll be sure to look into that,” he replied without a hint of sincerity.
“You honestly should. Employee satisfaction is vital to any business.”
