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He nods. “I went a little crazy when I ordered it.”
We eat our meals quietly for a bit. I’m not sure where our relationship goes from here.
“Your mom would like to have you and Chevelle over for dinner.”
“I’m sure Chevelle would like that. Just let us know when.”
He nods and splits apart his fried fish. Then he drops both pieces, wipes his hands, and looks at me. My body tenses over what he might say.
“I’m proud of you, Cam. You did what not many have the guts to do. You put yourself out there, not knowing what the outcome would be. I have no doubt Five Seas will be a great success.” He picks up his water, and we clink our plastic glasses. “Now, where do I order one? I can get to the front of the list since I’m your father, right?” He smiles.
I can’t help but grin back. “I’ll see what I can do.”
After lunch, my dad shakes my hand and pulls me in for a hug. “We need to do this again. That was the best fish I’ve ever eaten.”
I nod. “Okay.”
Feeling a little lighter, I watch him walk back to his Range Rover. Maybe now that I don’t have to have a business relationship with my dad, we can learn to be father and son. I text Chevelle, asking her to call me when she has an opportunity.
My phone rings in my pocket as I walk back to the warehouse. “Hey.”
“I’m just about to board my boat. Good meeting or bad meeting?” she asks.
“My mom wants us over for dinner, and he wants to order a boat from me.” I’m still speechless.
“So good meeting!”
“Yeah, definitely a good meeting.”
“Oh, that’s great, Cam.”
I’ll need more than one meeting to be confident he’s really changed, but I can’t help but feel hopeful. “Yeah, it is. Now go on your charter and I’ll see you at home tonight.”
“We’re going to celebrate! Bye, boyfriend.”
I laugh. “See you, girlfriend.”
We hang up as I get to the warehouse, finally able to concentrate on getting the next boat finished.
Who am I kidding? I just daydream about going home to Chevelle. I’m one lucky bastard.
26
“TALK TO ME.”
Chevelle
Two weeks later, I’m getting ready for one of my last fishing excursions of the season. I plan on using my off time to help Cam with his new business.
But right now, he’s helping me with mine. We’re currently walking down the dock toward my boat.
“Now, remember,” I say. “You are here as an employee.”
“I don’t recall you mentioning that I’d be paid.” He looks at me and winks.
“I pay you plenty.”
He laughs. “I think I pay you back in kind.”
