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“Yeah. You know that spangled outfit we both were wearing earlier today?”
“How could I forget?”
“Well, it’s not like I thought of that myself. That’s the kind of thing we have to wear at the nightclub.”
“Nightclub?”
Is he going to keep repeating the last word I say to buy himself time?
I tell him where I work and what I do.
Then, Carter goes quiet for a long time.
Finally, he speaks up.
“No.”
“No, what?”
“No, you’re not going back to being a bottle girl.” He clutches the folder in his hand and shakes it for emphasis. “We are making this happen. This is gonna be the best damn frozen yogurt place that ever was.”
“Let’s not go crazy, friend,” I laugh.
“I don’t really care what Cooper says. If he decides to pass on it, I’m going in myself. I want this for you. And I want in.”
I think he’s getting a little too excited. “You do realize in that agreement that you’ll be a silent partner.”
“Fine. I looked into it, and Gold Hill doesn’t have any place like this, so we can make it work. We just need the right marketing plan…”
Gold Hill?
“I don’t know. I’d have to talk it over with Harmony if we’re going to reconsider the location.”
“Of course. But Cooper and I talked about it and we’re all in.”
Does the location matter that much if we have the right partners?
No…no, I don’t think it does.
What happens next is an impulsive response to utmost excitement. I’m too affectionate, too excitable.
I reach out and kiss Carter on the lips.
It’s a quick, friendly little peck. But it’s nice. And I’d really like another one.
“Sorry,” I say, catching my breath and laughing. He lets out a nervous chuckle. “I got too excited and when I get excited, I give hugs.”
“And kisses?” Carter says.
“Apparently,” I chuckle.
“Cool.”
Just when I think he’s the bees knees, everything goes unexpectedly south.
chapter
five
