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Maybe it's the dress. Or the Prosecco I've had. But for some reason, I'm starting to feel...bold.
"Are you the owner?" I cut in suddenly with a flirtatious grin. Lisa and Sheila both turn to look at me like I've grown a third eyeball out of my forehead.
The Greek god chuckles as his blue eyes sweep up to meet mine. "Unfortunately, not." His gaze lingers as he takes me in. "My name's Brett. If you're looking for the owner, that would be my twin brother, Bash."
For a second, my head nearly spins at the thought of there being two of them. But quickly, I regain my composure.
"That's a shame," I reply. "Because I've heard some pretty interesting rumors about this place."
Brett smirks and crosses his arms over his chest as he leans back against the bar. "Rumors, huh?" His bicep muscles flex against the fabric of his shirt. "What kind of rumors?"
Out of the corner of my eye, I can see Sheila staring at me like she's trying to figure out what I'm up to. Then she winks at me and says, "If you let us stay for a drink, maybe she'll tell you."
At that, Brett laughs.
It's a deep, throaty sound that makes my skin tingle. His grin widens as his eyes flick between the three of us like he's trying to decide what to do.
"Well, in that case, I think we can work something out." He motions toward the barstools in front of him. "Ladies, my bar is your oyster. What'll it be?"
Lisa puts her purse on the black granite counter and hops up on a stool. "I'll have a gin and tonic, please."
"An old-fashioned for me, please," Sheila chirps as she sits beside Lisa.
I grab a laminated menu from a basket on the counter, my eyes scanning back and forth between the different drink choices. There are so many options it's hard to decide.
Brett clears his throat. "How about for you, sweetheart?"
I look up and see him watching me curiously. My cheeks start to flush as butterflies take flight in my stomach.
"Um, I think I'll take a strawberry daiquiri," I say finally, my voice coming out softer than intended.
Brett gives me a panty-melting grin. "You got it."
He pours three waters and sets a glass in front of each of us. "Drink these first. I make my cocktails strong, and we don't need any more accidents tonight. Let me just grab a few things from the kitchen, and I'll be back to make your drinks."
As soon as Brett is out of earshot, Lisa leans over Sheila and pokes me in the arm. "Looks likesomeonefinally figured out how to flirt. I knew that dress would give you superpowers."
I shrug innocently. "I have no idea what you're talking about. I was just being friendly. I wasn't flirting."
Lisa rolls her eyes as she sips her water. "Oh please, you were definitely flirting with him."
"And he was flirting back," Sheila cuts in as she wiggles her eyebrows at me. "I almost got pregnant from watching you two talk to each other just now. The chemistry is there."
Even though I'm trying to play it off, I can't help but feel a spark of excitement in my chest.
What if Sheila is right?
Could the universe be throwing in a wildcard in the form of a Greek god-like bartender just when I'd least expected it? Or am I reading too much into things? After all, he's just being friendly, right? But those glances, that chuckle, the way his eyes lingered...
Quickly, I brush away the thought, my cheeks burning as I shake my head. "Even if he was flirting, I'm sure he does it with every woman. He owns a bar, remember?"
"No, hisbrotherowns a bar." Lisa corrects me before turning to Sheila. "Speaking of which, you didn't say anything about there being two of them. I call dibs if the other one shows up."
Sheila smirks at her. "Why do you care? I thought you were in love with your grumpy boss."
I smack Lisa playfully on the arm. "Since when are you in love with your boss? And why does Sheila know before me?"
Lisa glares at Sheila. "I'm not in love with anybody. And we can talk about it later. Mr. Handsome is on his way back."
