A Christmas Reservation by Devon Michaels

Author:Devon Michaels [Michaels, Devon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-12-14T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

Peter

Things get so busy at work that I don’t have a chance to check my cellphone until it’s finally the end of my shift. I make my way over the fellow lounge and open my locker, retrieving my cellphone that’s sitting neatly on the top shelf. There are several messages waiting, and when I see that they’re from Kate, my heart picks up in pace.

[Kate] I’m so sorry about that.

[Kate] My dad’s just really protective of me.

[Kate] I’m sorry I sprung the whole boyfriend thing on you.

[Kate] But thanks for playing along.

[Kate] I’d totally get it if you wanted to stop this.

[Kate] This is super awkward. Please don’t hate me.

I frown at her messages. They went from adorable to concerning. I didn’t hate Kate. I thought it was endearing how flustered she got. I adored the way her face turned bright red. Granted, her father really was intimidating, but it was nothing I couldn’t handle.

I text her back immediately.

[Peter] Hey, is it cool if I call you?

I check the time. It’s almost two in the morning. I don’t expect Kate to respond back right away. Maybe she won’t respond at all. A sense of dread washes over me. I would hate it if she didn’t message me back. I want so badly to hear her voice. What if she never wants to talk to me again? What if she’s too embarrassed? What if what I said freaked her out, and now I’ll never have the chance to–

Ding.

My heart stops. I check my phone. Could it be her?

[David] Dude, can you cover my shift tomorrow? I’d owe you one.

I sigh, rubbing my hand over my mouth. My hands are cracked from all of the washing and disinfecting that I do during the course of a shift. I text him back.

[Peter] No.

[David] But why?

[Peter] Too busy.

[David] With your lady friend?

[Peter] And it’s super last minute.

[David} Pleeeeeeeeeeease?

I throw on my jacket and grab my backpack from my locker before calling it a night. I leave through the hospital’s staff entrance and trudge through the fresh layer of snow to get to the parking lot. A terrible wind rushes past, forcing a chill down my spine. I shudder against the cold as I slip into my car. I start the ignition, praying that the car heats up fast.

My phone goes off again and I damn well near have a heart attack. I fumble to draw my phone out of my pocket, hands shaking. I check the caller ID and feel my stomach practically leap into my throat from excitement. I hurriedly answer, my tone betraying just how delighted I am.

“Hello?”

“Hi,” Kate greets quietly. I can barely hear her over the whirring ventilation system. I reach to my right and flick the fans off.

“Hey,” I chuckle stupidly. Really? Apparently, that’s all I can think to say right now.

I’m such a moron.

“So,” she starts, clicking her tongue. “I have kind of a favor to ask.”

“What would that be?”

“Well…” Her voice trails off in thought. She seems hesitant, unsure.

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