Number's Up by Annabelle Hunter

Author:Annabelle Hunter [Hunter, Annabelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781733032544
Published: 2019-08-12T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

Nic lead the way to Miguel’s, sighing dramatically when I didn’t walk fast enough. Which again, made me slow down even more, Julia slowing Logan down with me. She fit in well, but Nic didn’t seem to be learning. The more frustrated he looked, the slower I got. Frustrating him was one of the few consistently fun things in my life right then.

I smiled at him as we strolled, Nic waiting with the heavy, thick wooden door held open with apparent ease, although I had caught him try to pull it open twice. The orange wood door gave way to a festive interior, the beige walls nicely offsetting the blue and yellow busy tile on the floor and bar.

Miguel, a Hispanic man in his late fifties, who rocked board shorts and a Hawaiian t-shirt everyday, came rushing over, cutting off the hostess and sending her back to the podium.

“Jen! Love of my life! When will you marry me and make me the richest restaurant owner in Barrow Bay?”

“When your wife lets you.” We hugged, but I pulled back faster than normal. “But I’m guessing you need some help?”

“Yes. Might you have time to look into my books sometime soon? The bookkeeper I hired didn’t bookkeep, so much as take my money.” Miguel’s eyes didn’t meet mine as he admitted that he had been duped.

I grimaced because I knew that he had hired his niece’s friend to be the bookkeeper, a move I had not recommended. I was not one for mixing family and business. Firing someone was hard. Firing a family member or family friend was harder. “Not a problem, Miguel. I can find time next week.” Since I probably wouldn’t have a business anymore.

“Do you do everyone’s books?” Nic asked.

I wanted to snap back that it was none of his business, but a glance at him left me questioning if he was actually curious. Not making fun of me or trying to insult me. But actually curious about what I did around town.

“As many as I can.” A lot of people in town weren’t making much of a profit. Sometimes saving them that little bit, especially around the holidays made a difference. And it made me feel good to know that I was helping other people.

“Jen is the best,” Miguel told him. “Very few people as sweet or kind.”

I blushed as Nic looked over at me, his eyes scanning mine.

“So I’ve been told,” he murmured, before Miguel lead us to a table.

As I sat, I rummaged around in my purse, looking for a card. I knew I had thrown a few in here… There. “Miguel? Here. Call Nina and she’ll do your books for a low price. I’ll vouch for her. She’s good. After I fix them, at least.” She’d never take my call again if I dumped them on her without cleaning them up. Not if I was referring another reduced rate customer. But she was the best bookkeeper I knew, and I wouldn’t be happy doing it day in and day out.

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