she found her mind slipping into thoughts of her date with Chuck. She
xcitement. She and Chuck had been gearing up for this nig
e time, hoping the minute hand would hurry up. She was so close to b
's number, but all she got was voicemail. She left a
d dialed Chuck's number, her heart pounding with anticipation. When it went str
inutes. We can finally go out and catch up. Don't change your mind, okay? I've been waiting all week for
a's boss, Kevin, approached her
calls, okay? All hands on d
eyes good-nature
ivia. We need all the help we can
of excitement. She couldn't wait to se
with amusement. "I told you, no boss from you, especially from you, it's K
let's go!" Kevin exclaimed, his voice booming through th
, at the other end of the bar, was busy bidding farewell to the departin
ing at his watch. "Chloe's mom is waiting fo
. kevinnnnn.. she called
tically, checking the
t's really not that big of a deal. You would've just gone hom
ing to leave you to deal with this chaos alone. Besid
ou weren't worried about me
are of yourself. But I did want to make sure the ba
because the bar was packed and you didn
tonight. But next time, I'll make sure to leave earli
eciation for Kevin's consideration. "T
's mom my best, and say hi to Chloe for m
s. And don't worry, I'll make sure to freshen up before dinner. I'm
. "Yeah, probably not. You don't
So, I'll see you tomorrow
Bright and early
"I wouldn't dare. S
Olivia to close up the bar. She watch
ssed it back, feeling the liquor warm her chest. "Wow
the street towards her home. As she strolled, she noticed a dog
. "You're such a friendly pup," sh
eted by her mirror, which reflected her tired but happy face. She
o you should be happy for me," Olivia said to
ss she had bought for the occasion. It was a purchase she had
he looked at herself in the mirror and couldn't help but smile. "I
of excitement and anticipation. She grabbed her phone and
e. She was really looking forward to this date,