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“And full of yummy vitamins and nutrients for our gorgeous bodies,” Javier added in a tone that made them all giggle.
“Javier, can you marry us too?” Whitney asked, batting her lashes at him. Javier laughed and leaned over to kiss Amanda once more on the cheek.
“Sorry, ladies, but I’m a one-woman man. I can’t say the same about men, though.” As he winked, the three of them laughed warmly, and they continued their breakfast as they chatted with one another easily.
“Are you coming to tonight’s dinner service?” Amanda asked when they all started to clean up. Normally it was standard practice for them to go by reservation only, but with Javier, he had the rare golden pass that allowed him twenty-four-seven access.
“I want to,” he replied, “but I’m just not sure yet. I’m working with Jason’s crew later on today over at the Hilton. It’s probably going to be a late night. Brunch tomorrow at the Kitten Café, though? My treat.”
Jeanette, Amanda, and Whitney all readily agreed, and after he kissed them all on the cheek, he left. After breakfast, Jeanette went upstairs to get dressed. Each morning she went to the fisherman’s market to pick out the mussels and clams for the dinner service, and it was a routine she really enjoyed. She liked how all of the fishmongers flirted with her and let her haggle.
With there no longer being a need for pantsuits and professional attire, Jeanette had quickly realized that most of the clothes she’d brought with her were no longer necessary. As she changed out of her blue and pink striped pajama short set and into a pink and white sundress, she made a mental note to find a consignment store that would let her exchange her old clothes for some new ones instead of getting cash.
“Cute dress!” Whitney exclaimed as Jeanette came bouncing down the stairs. Jeanette beamed at her cousin as she finished her descent, and slipped on her sandals.
“Thanks, doll,” she replied warmly. “Do you need anything else while I’m out?”
Amanda popped out of the kitchen and into the hallway.
“Would you mind grabbing a couple of pounds of shrimp too? I think that’s what I’ll make us for lunch.”
“Sure thing,” Jeanette replied happily, heading out the door.
The rest of the day went by in a blur. Since they made everything from scratch, their dinner prep took a lot of time. Before she knew it, Jeanette was opening the front door to their dinner guests and welcoming them inside. As she went to the door for the fourth time, she couldn’t help the smile that spread across her face.
“Hi there,” she greeted. Jeanette looked him up and down, taking him in. He was wearing a white button-up that popped against his tan forearms and face, and a pair of black dress pants with matching shoes. She had to admit that he looked really good all dressed up.
“Hi back,” Jason replied, stepping inside.
“I didn’t realize you were dining with us tonight,” Jeanette said as they walked together to the back deck.
“A pleasant surprise, I hope?” Jason asked with a chuckle.
Jeanette felt herself blush as she tried to get ahead of him so she could open the door to the back. Instead, Jason swooped around her and held the door open for her.
“I think you could call it that,” she replied softly.
“I was supposed to go out to a business dinner tonight, but they had to cancel,” Jason explained. “Luckily for me, though, Amanda could squeeze me in.”
“Well, I’ll show you to your table then,” Jeanette replied pleasantly. He followed her quietly to one of the small tables set up by the deck railing and took a seat.
“Whitney will be by shortly to take your drink order,” she assured him, already taking a step back.
“Wait a minute,” Jason said, leaning forward in his chair. “I’ve got a question for you.”
Curiosity sparked in Jeanette as she turned back to him with a raised brow.
“I may have an answer,” she replied coyly. Jason grinned at this, and once more she found herself blushing.
“What are you doing tonight? After the dinner service, I mean.”
“Cleaning up most likely,” she replied, a tinge of regret in her voice.
“Can I help?” Jason asked, holding her gaze.
Jeanette’s eyebrows flew up in surprise.
“You want to help clean up dishes for thirty people?”
