Aphrodite Needs an Alibi (Aphrodite Needs a Clue Book 1) by Regan Claire

Author:Regan Claire [Claire, Regan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-02-02T22:00:00+00:00

Needs to Recover

I definitely shouldn’t drink so much wine when I have to work the next morning. Luckily work is slow, because I don’t think I can manage to move at anything faster than tortoise speed without rattling my brain loose. I’m glad I have one of those giant water bottles that keeps it ice-cold for hours.

“Did you have a good day off?” Cora asks while I upend my water bottle, voice pitched in concern. I bet I look as hungover as I feel.

“Oh, I went to dinner at a friend’s house,” a warm feeling rushes through me at the word ‘friend’, “and he topped off my wine glass a bit more than I was prepared for.”

The bell on the door rings as it opens. Smith is here. Is it his normal delivery day? Does he always come to the shop so often or is he coming so often because I’m here? Ugh, ego much April?

Cora doesn’t acknowledge Smith, she’s still trained in on what I was saying. “Doesn’t sound like a very courteous date if he was loading you with alcohol.”

My face warms, and I purposely don’t look at Smith before I answer. “No, it wasn’t anything like that. I’m not dating right now, and besides, he has a partner who cooked dinner. I just had a stressful day and they were trying to help me relax.”

Cora’s look of disapproval melts immediately. “Oh, good. I was worried you had bad taste in men! Hey Smith, how are you doing today?”

“Hey Cora. Are you still coming to the cookout this weekend?”

“Sure am. I told Adrian he doesn’t have a choice,” Cora says.

“April, what are you doing on Saturday afternoon?” Smith asks me.

“Uh.” He’s not asking me out right in front of my boss, is he?

“Don’t worry, I remember our conversation from the other day. I just thought it would be a good way for you to meet some new people.”

I still don’t think it’s a good idea to hang out with him socially when he has a crush on me. He’s a sweet guy and I don’t want to lead him on.

“That’s a great idea! April, you have to come.” Cora is beaming at the idea. “Smith, you can pick her up. It’ll be perfect.”

“Okay, I guess I can come. I can drive, though.”

“It’s out a little bit. My brother-in-law lives in a kind of secluded area, right on the water.” Cora’s mouth is turned up in the corner in a very sly smile. I wish she would stop trying to play matchmaker.

“Cora, stop pushing. How about we meet here beforehand and you can follow me out?” Smith asks.

Relief floods me and I smile. “That sounds like a plan.” Maybe I don’t have to worry after all. Smith seems able to control his crush around me, and it would be nice to meet some new people.

“Great. I can’t wait.” He has a nice smile. It’s very warm and genuine.

He leaves shortly after that, and because it’s so slow, Cora lets

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