KIIARA
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Tuesday
Work kept me super busy. With the cafe being modern and aesthetic , aka a perfect spot for young people, more and more customers were coming in day by day. I finished helping our small staff clean and I get started on the beans when my phone vibrates. I pick it up and see his name.
NILE:
good morning
i miss you
your assistant manager should be walking in now.
I stare at the message, and tilting my head slightly in confusion. When the bell on the door rings I look up.
A man walks in, casual in a black tee and jeans. He was tall, maybe an inch or two shorter than Nile but built, with tan skin and a turban. He had a clean beard and stood in front of me with a smile.
"Ms. Longsdale? I'm Harpreet, Mr. Rivers sent me."
He extends his hand for me to shake, and I shake it quite shocked that a. He's a guy.
Didn't expect Nile to send me a guy.
He's handsome, and has a great smile.
I snap out of my shock. "Hey, sorry- I just didn't expect him to send a guy. I thought he'd get jealous or something."
Harpreet laughs. "Normally he would, but you see I'm one of his former agents. I left to further pursue business and marketing, so when he texted me this offer I couldn't refuse.
Plus, I literally probably could not refuse."
I laugh, my nervousness dissipating. "Probably. Well, welcome to Athena Cafe. If you come in the back I'll show you the office and everything, then I can do a small tour."
"Works good for me."
For the next hour I showed Harpreet our logs and email accounts, the cafe and our shipments and all he has to know about the cafe.
He was funny and respectful, listening to what I have to say. It wasn't long till he picked up a barista apron and started helping along. It was great because I could frequently take more breaks.
I texted Nile during one of them.
Kiiara: a guy? Not jealous that he'll be spending more time with me than you are?
His response back was almost instant.
Nile: You're gonna be in my bed by the end of the day, not his.
I think I audibly gasp as I stare at his text message.
There's no way he said that.
No way.
My stomach twists with anticipation, wondering how our nights will go. Especially this weekend since we have plans to meet.
I decide not to answer him, too stunned and honestly turned on to do anything.
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Friday
I'm so fucking late.
I've never been late to work before, never allowed myself to be as I had to run everything.
Now that Harpreet was here, I guess my brain decided to be slow.
I fast walk into the cafe, opening the doors to already see our early customers grabbing their orders.
Shit
I make my way around the countertop and into the office to put down my stuff. As I leave Harpreet enters the office.
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