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“I know how that goes,” Laura said, laughing.
“Okay, girls, let’s get to work. The bar will be busy for sure with the festival going on.”
The women walked from the office to behind the bar. Siobhan filled bowls with pretzels and peanuts and set them on the bar. She then made sure the menus were placed behind the napkin dispensers. Scarlett recently started serving sandwiches; since they sold many, she hired a couple of kitchen workers. It was too busy for the bartenders to take the time to make up a sandwich.
Later, Siobhan glanced around to see it packed. People lined up at the bar and filled the tables and booths. She set a beer on the bar before a cowboy, smiled when he paid her and waved away the change.
Where was Liam? If he didn’t show up, she would be pissed. Pissed? That is an understatement. What is it with men? Why can’t they do what they say they’ll do? Why be an ass about it?
“Hey.”
She inwardly sighed when she heard his voice and turned to see him at the bar, staring at her.
“Hi. I didn’t think you were going to make it.”
His eyebrow rose. “I said I would.”
“You’ve said it before, Liam.”
“Yes, but I promised you I’d be here tonight.”
She touched his hand. “I’m so glad you are.”
He grinned. “Me too, but I’d rather be at your place… alone.”
Siobhan laughed. “I would too, but that’s not possible right now.”
“Later then. Can I get a beer, darlin’?”
“Tap or bottle?”
He shrugged. “It doesn’t matter.”
“Okay.” She got a beer bottle from the cooler, opened it, and set it on the bar. He picked it up, took a long pull, and set it down.
“Let me know if you need anything else.”
“You know I will, Irish.” He winked at her, making her smile.
As the night wore on, the bar became more crowded. It seemed there was nowhere to sit, and people were standing toe to toe.
Siobhan handed a cowboy a mixed drink.
“What’s your name, darlin’?”
“Siobhan.” She pointed to her name tag.
“Pretty name, just like you.”
“Well, thank you, kind sir.”
He chuckled, and she moved away from him and saw Liam talking to a woman. Taking a deep breath, she headed for him.
“Do you need a refill?”
He turned those dark eyes on her and last night came rushing at her. Her cheeks warmed as she stared at him.
“I’m good, sweetheart.” He held the bottle up to show it was almost full.
