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“Well shit. Never saw that one coming.” Marco laughed. “She is going to knock you on your ass.”
Enzo smirked. “She already has.”
Marco’s laugh followed him out the door.
It was another hot day, but the humidity was at a reasonable low, and there was a nice breeze coming off the ocean. Enzo wanted to make a quick stop by the Local Bean, so he could report back to Cami that everything was still running fine. Not that she probably hadn’t called over there a million times to make sure.
He gave a wave to Martha who was fixing something in her store window. A smile brightened her face as she waved back.
The Local Bean had a few people standing off to the side waiting for their drinks and a few people filled the chairs. Ella was behind the register while Paulie made the drinks.
Ella greeted him with a ridiculous smile. “Hey,” she said. “And before you ask. Cami has already called six times before noon, and four times after. Everything is running smoothly, and the place is still standing.”
“I can see that.”
“Do you want anything?” she asked.
“My usual.”
Ella rang him up, and he handed over the cash. She didn’t hand him his change, instead sticking it into the tip jar.
“Brat.” He laughed.
“Oh!” she exclaimed. “I have someone coming in to stain your wood floors,” Ella said, and when he arched his eyebrow she continued. “Remember? I told you I think they would look better if they were darker, and you agreed.”
“I didn’t realize you were actually going to have someone come in and do it.”
“Why else would I bring it up?”
“How much is this costing me?”
“I’m still within budget so don’t worry about it. The only thing is that you can’t be at the house for the next two days. So looks like you’ll be bunking at Grandpa’s like old times.”
“I have somewhere I can stay.”
“Oh?” Ella said, looking down at her nails as if she wasn’t interested, but Enzo knew damn well she was waiting for Enzo to spill the beans. He was surprised Cami hadn’t already. Or maybe she had, and Ella was just looking for what he had to say on the matter.
“I’ll stay at Cami’s.”
“I didn’t realize you two were so serious. Spending the night together is a big deal.”
“Considering we’ve done it multiple times already; I think we’re okay.”
Ella’s eyes widened. “I didn’t know this.”
“Cami didn’t tell you?”
“I’ve only spoken to her on the phone, and she only cares about what’s going on here. I haven’t seen her, and I’ve been meaning to stop by her place, but between filling in here and wanting to get your place done before I leave, I’ve been a terrible friend.”
“Don’t worry. I’ve been occupying her time just fine.”
Ella jabbed her fingers into her ears. “Okay, I don’t need the details.”
“She’s also been resting.”
“Cami? Are you sure we’re talking about the same person?”
“It wasn’t an easy feat, but she’s been keeping her foot elevated for the most part and catching up on some much needed sleep.”
