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“He mentioned the diner. Did you do anything else, or just waitressing?”
“I’ve cashed up at closing time, helped with schedules, and placed and received orders. You know, the usual stuff that goes on in a diner.”
She stares at me for a moment, which doesn’t help my nerves shit, then she says, “I have a manager’s assistant position open. You’ll have to help keep the fridge stocked and plan the serving staff schedule.”
“Really?” I gasp. “That would be awesome.”
Skylar lets out a chuckle. “I have one rule, though.”
“What?”
“If we butt heads at work, it can’t affect our personal relationship.”
“Personal relationship?” I parrot her.
“We’re going to become friends, Eden. Dario and Renzo are close, and we’ll spend a lot of time together outside of work.”
“Oh, right. Sorry,” I chuckle. “I forgot about that.”
She reaches her hand out to me, and when I shake it, she says, “Welcome to the team.”
“Thank you so much.” I feel some of the tension leave my body. “When do you want me to start?”
“The second week of January.”
“That’s still a month away,” I mention. “You sure?”
“A certain person wants to spend the holidays with you before I steal all your time.”
Laughter bursts from me. “Dario?”
“Yes.”
With the business out of the way, she asks, “How are you doing after…?” She lets the sentence trail away, but I know what she’s referring to.
“Much better. I’m back to my old self.”
“Did Dario mention we all get together once a month?”
I shake my head.
“It’s Tori and Angelo’s turn this month. I was Renzo’s and mine last month, and we had Thanksgiving here at the restaurant.”
“You all sound really close,” I mention.
“We are.” Her eyes lock with mine. “You’ll get used to it.” She stands up. “Remind Dario about the dinner at Tori and Angelo’s place on Christmas Eve. Oh, before I forget, we can arrange for you to come in a week before you’re due to start so you can meet all the staff and explain the job in more detail. Will you be okay with that?”
“Yes, that would be great,” I murmur as I get up and follow her out of the office.
“Sorry, I can’t talk longer, but I need to get back to the kitchen.”
“Oh, sure. I totally understand.”
She gives me another quick hug before rushing back to work.
When I walk out of the restaurant, it’s to see Tyrone leaning against the SUV with sunglasses on.
I can’t help but start laughing, which has his head turning in my direction.
