Bad Boys of Chaos: The Complete Duet Boxset: Books 1-2 by Marie York

Author:Marie York [York, Marie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Marie York
Published: 2021-01-01T18:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Brooklyn

I finally got him to tell me his real name. The smallest of victories, but I would still take it. I already knew his name anyway, I just wanted to know that he trusted me, too. If he wanted me to give him my full trust than it needed to be a two-way street. And now, I would finally learn how to fight. To defend myself. I couldn’t wait for my shift to be over.

I dropped off a plate of burgers at the table in the far corner and tried not to cringe when my leg muscles ached at the movement. I turned the wince of pain into a smile for the older couple who came in at least twice a week for lunch, and always tipped well. Janice let me take the table this time. We tried to shift the good tippers back and forth between us.

Janice stood at the counter, waiting for an order. She was older, in her fifties, and the lines around her face told me she lived a hard life. There was a rough edge to her voice that reinforced my thoughts, but she was kindhearted, and always willing to help me out. She even covered several shifts for me when I first started, when my anxiety got the best of me, and I couldn’t bring myself to leave my apartment. She made me feel comfortable here when I didn’t think I could feel comfortable anywhere.

“You should make sure you grab a piece of that coconut cream pie before it’s gone.” Janice nodded to the glass refrigerator that displayed all the desserts. She loved her pies and always made sure to hide a piece for herself before each shift.

Coconut cream pie wasn’t exactly on my meal plan though. Even if it was the idea of filling up on pie then going to learn how to fight didn’t seem like it would be the best combination. “I think I’m going to pass today.”

“Pass on pie? Honey, you do not know what you’re missing out on. But don’t worry, I’ll eat the piece for you.”

I laughed. “Go for it.”

“After our shift I’ll be doing a little shopping if you want to tag along.” Janice always invited me to go places with her and I was never sure if it was because she was lonely or she thought I was. I’d been tempted a few times, but making friends had never been a part of my agenda. The more people who knew me, the more danger I put not only myself in but them as well. This time I didn’t have to lie though.

“I actually have plans.”

Janice smiled, her bright red lipstick leaving a streak on her teeth. “Good on you! I hope it’s a hot date.”

“Not exactly.” Though there was no denying Nixon was hot, but it was far from a date. Not like he’d ever want to date someone like me. I remembered clearly the girl he was with that night on the hood of his car.

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