Enemy Kisses: An enemies-to-lovers romance novella (Monday Knights Book 1) by Debra St James

Author:Debra St James [St James, Debra]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Debra St James Author
Published: 2023-08-09T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 12

–finn–

I haven’t seen Harry since the incident with her parents on Monday, but she’s all I can think about. The woman who normally has so much fire was unrecognizable in their company. Her sparkle vanished into thin air and from the snippets of conversation I overheard, I have to wonder what her childhood was like. Her dad is obviously a functioning alcoholic; I recognize the signs a mile away. Maybe that’s why she won’t give me an inch. Maybe she thinks I’m into the booze too. She couldn’t be more wrong, though.

Glancing at my watch, I wince at the time. Matthew will be here any minute and I haven’t placed the order for fish and chips for him and his family. Stepping into the busy kitchen, Miss Sylvia, Jackson, and Layla are busy prepping for tonight’s dinner service. I tuck my hands in my pockets as I prepare to be chastised for not stopping by earlier to place the order I need.

“Hey, guys.” They turn and smile at me, responding with their greetings. “Uh, I’m sorry. I forgot to stop by earlier to place Matthew’s order. He’ll be here any minute to collect. Any chan—”

Miss Sylvia clicks her tongue. “You don’t think we know the routine by now?” She points across to the fryer. “The fish is draining and the chips are almost ready.”

I breathe a sigh of relief, and my lips lift as I move closer to hug the woman. “Thanks, Miss Sylvia. What would I do without you?”

She chuckles as I squeeze her tight. “You’d survive.”

“I’m not so sure about that.”

She pushes out of my arms and wraps the salted fish and chips in paper. It’s the way they did it back in Ireland when my parents were young and we try to make the experience as authentic as possible. People come from all over for our Friday night fish and chips. I grab the bottles of soda I bought, then Miss Sylvia hands me the fish and chips, and I’m on time to meet Matthew out back.

I push through the back door and find the kid waiting for me. His face lights up as soon as his eyes land on me. “Hey.” I hold up the items. “Dinner’s served.”

With his hands tucked in his pockets, he walks toward me with a chuckle. “Thanks, man. Good to see you.”

I haven’t seen him for a few days because I’ve been busy. “How have you been? Any luck finding work?”

He drops his head, stealing his eyes from me. “Nah. There’s nothing. I’ve even gone door to door asking for a job. They take one look at me and say no. I might have to take you up on your offer of a haircut and some new clothes. I’m a hard worker, you know. A haircut and new clothes won’t make me a better employee.”

I squeeze his shoulder. “I know, Matthew. If they took the time to get to know you, they’d be offering you work like that.” I click my fingers and he huffs out a deprecating laugh.

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