Page 38 of His Flash Mate
“Are you asking so you can wait for me in the parking lot to kidnap me?Because I have to warn you, Uncle Jay is no lightweight, and he walks me to my car.”
“I’m asking because I need to run an errand, and if you’re still here when I get done, I’d come back for another drink.”
“If you want that drink served by me, you have until eleven.”
CHAPTERSEVEN
I watchedKonni tip back his glass and drain it in a few mesmerizing swallows.With a promise to see me soon, he passed me a twenty and left his spot.
“That was quick,” Uncle Jay said when I put the money in the till.
“He said he’ll be back later,” I said.
“Hmm.Can you check the private group for me?”
The private group was discussing Motan businesses when I quietly entered.As I ensured their food and beverages didn’t need restocking, I listened in.They mentioned various companies: Steele Corporation, Wulf Enterprises, Phoenix Health Systems, Hildcrask Financial, and…
TAS Solutions—the company that Mom and Dad built together.
“I heard they’re working on a deal with Hestian Global.If it pans out, they’ll receive a substantial capital injection.Might be worth buying stock now while it’s low.”
Hearing the truth behind Dad’s attempt to marry me to Hestian didn’t reassure me that Dad would leave me alone.If anything, I now knew he’d probably double his efforts.As if I needed another pain in my ass.
“Too bad Zellon isn’t public.That’s a stock I’d buy.I’d get a kick back every time my wife buys something from there,” another man said with a laugh.
With a polite smile on my face, I stepped forward.“Are there any other foods or beverages anyone needs?”
They confirmed they were fine, and I let them know I would check on them again later.
After rejoining Uncle Jay behind the main bar, I briefly considered kicking off my shoes.The heels were really starting to bite in, but the thought of walking around barefoot behind the bar was less appealing than a blister, so I pushed through the irritation and continued serving.
Konni returned when the bar was full, and the only free-standing table was across the room.We made eye contact as Erika approached him.Whatever he said to her had her turning to look at me in question.
“I’ll be right back,” I called to Uncle Jay.
He nodded, and I slipped out from behind the bar.Erika met me halfway.
“He said you promised to serve him a drink.Are you all right with that?”
“This time, yeah.He asked before he left.”
She nodded and went to check on another table while I joined him.
“All of Luna Pulse’s staff members have mixology training, you know.”
“Very admirable, but we both know I’m here for the company and not the drink, right?”
Were we back to openly flirting again?
“Conversation, I can do.Anything more is off the table.I’m still waiting on my operation,” I said.
He smirked a little.“Spankings are no longer an option?”
My insides went hot and fluttery at the thought of the spankings and at knowing my supposed gender transition didn’t bother him.
“The only thing I’m offering tonight is a drink.Take it or leave it.”
“I’ll take it.Surprise me.”
