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“Mmm. We made an order with the cheesemonger Saoirse told me about, and one with the supplier I use in France. Since Bea and I spoke about Millennial wine moms, she’s brought in ten new bookings plus her sister’s monthly order. She’s contributing so much—and I would be screwed if she left. I brought up the possibility of becoming partners.”
His expression gave nothing away. “Yeah? And what did she say?”
“She’s into it. I know I should have talked to you about this first—”
“Why? Grazing is your business, Daisy. I helped you get it off the ground, but you—and Bea—have been the ones to fill your calendar. You charmed people at the events I took you to. Your social media presence has brought you customers. That’s all you.”
“You definitely did more than you’re taking credit for but thank you. Now, tell me the truth: do you think this is a good idea?”
“I think it’s a great idea. This way, if you want to take an out-of-town job like you’re doing this weekend, Bea can hold down the fort here or vice versa.”
“I thought that too. And Bea is incredibly competent.”
He winged a brow. “You trust her?”
I nodded. “I do.”
“Then let’s do it. You’re gonna need a new logo, huh?”
“I was thinking you could add a bee next to the daisy.”
He cocked his head. “That’s awful cutesy for my little emo cupcake.”
I shrugged. “I can be cutesy.”
“Correction: you can be cute. And you are, often. If you want a bee next to your daisy, I can do that for you.”
I beamed at him. “Having you as my boyfriend is going to come in handy.”
He wagged his chopsticks at me. “Did you think this was going to be free?”
“I didn’t.” I leaned into him, hands on his knees. “How many feet pics will this cost me?”
Without warning, Miles plucked me right out of my seat and into his lap. “Do you think I’m that easy? One promise of looking at your feet you flash around for everyone to see, and you think I’m going to be making you logos for free? Next thing you know, you’ll be asking me to come up with a business plan for a dear friend who’s really someone you met once at camp when you were ten.”
I started to defend myself, but he went on. “That being said, two feet pics would be lovely.”
I shoved at his chest, glaring. “You almost made me feel bad.”
“Come on, Cupcake.” He smoothed his palm along my spine. “I want you to lean on me for things. Ask me favors. Make use of my few talents. I’m yours, aren’t I?”
I bit my bottom lip and nodded. “I don’t want to take advantage.”
“You couldn’t possibly. First, I know you’d never ask me for more than I have to give. But more importantly, there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you. Altering a logo is nothing. I can do it in my sleep.”
I wrinkled my nose at him. “Please don’t. I’d like it to look good.”
He growled. “As if I’d give you a shitty logo.” He dragged his finger down my nose, ironing out the wrinkles. “Now that we’ve got Bea settled, was there something else on your mind?”
I blinked at him. “How could you tell?”
“I can see it in you. You’re not relaxed.” He stroked my spine, which should have done it. I wanted to melt into him, but he was right. I did have something else on my mind. “Come out with it.”
“Okay…well, I know you just finished telling me I can ask for anything, but I want you to know you can say no to this and I won’t be mad.”
He cocked his head. “Go on.”
“I was thinking I would like to take Reed with us to California this weekend. I would love to go away alone with you, but my brother…I think he could use a break. Just a change of scenery, out of his room, away from everything. You know him, he won’t be any trouble. There’s an extra bedroom at the house we’re staying at, so I thought—”
