Boss I Love to Loathe: A Small Town Enemies to Lovers Boss Romance by Zoey Locke

Author:Zoey Locke [Locke, Zoey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781963546033
Publisher: Flaming Hearts Press
Published: 2024-05-21T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 13

All The Tests in The World

Gina

The weight of my exhaustion is evident as I trudge into the Calypso, each step feeling heavier than the last.

“Eek!” Sarah’s voice pierces the air just as I’m stepping farther into the café. “Gina, good news.”

Gratefully, I pause, seizing the chance to rest, even if just for a moment. Standing here, I feel as though I could collapse into sleep without warning.

“We’re scaling back to only offering the celebrity chef specials on Fridays and Saturdays. So you can head home because…” Her expression softens into one of genuine concern. “You look absolutely worn out.”

“What? How?” is all I manage to stammer out in my confusion.

My mouth drops open in astonishment, struggling to process Sarah’s rapid-fire explanation. At first, her words float around me, disjointed and distant. But then her words start to crystalize, forming a coherent message.

With a gesture of genuine care, Sarah gently grips my shoulders, her words pouring out in a hurried stream. “Gina, you’ve been pushing yourself to the limit here. Between managing the kitchen, attending school, and contributing to the podcast—which, by the way, you’re amazing at—it’s just too much. I couldn’t stand by and watch you run yourself into the ground. You’re fading away right before our eyes, and it’s got all of us worried sick. So I reached out to Jeremy and Steve. Steve was unreachable, but Jeremy picked up right away. I shared my worries with him, and he was immediately on board. He agreed that limiting the chef specials to Friday and Saturday was a sensible move. He even mentioned that if this adjustment doesn’t help ease your burden, we could consider dropping the specials altogether.”

The revelation leaves me utterly astonished, yet a profound sense of relief washes over me. Questions swirl in the recesses of my mind, yet I find myself unable to articulate them. At this moment, the only response I can muster is emotional as tears of relief well up in my eyes. Without a word, I pull Sarah into a grateful embrace, my heart swelling with gratitude for her intervention. As I bid farewell to my coworkers, their goodbyes echoing warmly behind me, I head to my car, still in a daze from the unexpected turn of events.

The drive home is brief, but it’s a struggle to keep my eyes open and my focus sharp. The exhaustion that has accumulated over weeks, perhaps months, of pushing myself too hard is ready to claim me. Every red light feels like an invitation to close my eyes, and the familiar streets seem to stretch on longer than usual. The thought of my bed, of finally allowing myself to rest without the weight of immediate responsibilities, propels me forward. I urge myself to stay awake until, finally, I’m home.

The moment I cross the threshold of my apartment, my body gives in to exhaustion. I collapse onto the sofa, curl up, and draw myself into the tightest ball possible. Almost immediately, sleep overtakes me.

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