UnWanted by Piper M

Author:Piper, M.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-01-30T05:00:00+00:00

“So how’s it feel to be back in town?” Mackenzie asks, propped on the counter of the shop. I glance around, so much has changed since I’ve been gone but I’m not sure what I expected. I left for over two years and I made sure everyone knew I didn’t want anything to do with this place. They’re all taking it surprisingly well that I came back with barely any notice and am taking over again.

“Weird,” I say. “Not gonna lie, I didn’t think I would ever come back here. Let alone be happy about it.” I laugh, grabbing a box to put in the back room and pausing when I pass Mackenzie. “Hey thanks for taking care of everything here. You did a kickass job. Probably better than I would have.”

“That’s what family’s for, right?” She shrugs. “As long as you don’t fire me now that you’re back we’re golden. I’ve come to enjoy this place.”

“I’m not kicking you out,” I say, walking to the back and setting the box down. “But I may have you start working opposite hours as me so I don’t have to be here as much.” I nudge her and she laughs.

“Fine by me,” she laughs.

“How’s my two favorite ladies doing today?” Ford blurts, barging in with a stack of coffees.

“Not your normal mugs, I see,” I say, taking one from him. “Thank you.”

“My mugs are a home-based commodity now. Plus, the new coffee shop down the corner that opened, though very hipster, makes some killer Nitro coffee.” He shrugs and hops over to Mackenzie, kissing her quickly before handing her the coffee he brought for her. “So, what’s on the agenda today gals?”

“Um, you go to work and leave us alone,” I say, laughing at the expression on his face. “Seriously, Ford. I’ve been back three weeks and every day you walk in here like we’re going to hang out. We’re not. You work almost a full city block away from me.”

“It’s not that far,” he scoffs. “Plus, it’s a Wednesday. Wednesdays in the banquet hall are boring.”

“Go bother Lincoln, then. I’m sure he could use some help with the tours today.”

“Hey, how’s Nico,” Ford asks out of nowhere. I pause mid drink and narrow my eyes at him.

“Good. Why?”

“You haven’t talked about him much since you’ve been back. Just making sure you two are ok. He was a good guy.”

“He still is a good guy,” I blurt. “I mean, he’s fine. We talk. A lot.”

“Do you miss him?” Mackenzie voices her worry and looks at me through pity filled eyes. I don’t want their pity, but I know they’re going to so I don’t fight it. Truth is, it fucking sucks without him here.

“Would you miss Ford if you didn’t live together?” Both of their eyes fly open and I raise my eyebrows. “What?”

“You’re saying you feel about Nico the same way I feel about Ford?” she asks, trying not to smile.

“No,” I blurt. “Not at all. Just… God!” I storm to the offices and grab my phone, checking to see if he’s messaged yet today.

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