29. Too Hard to Handle

Madison

"You heard that, right?"

I look at Zarah in confusion. "Heard what?"

"What our boss said!" Zarah's eyes are sparkling, and it makes me smile.

"Yes, I heard, but so what?"

"So what? It's a big deal, Madison. The boss is talking about getting you a special present. And it's not even your birthday. I mean, what does that even mean 'special' present? Don't tell me it's your code word for penis," Zarah says thoughtfully.

I roll my eyes at Zarah's comment. "No, Zarah. Don't be disgusting," I say, giggling. I am thinking about the same thing as Zarah. What did Victor mean by the special present?

"And by the way, who was that hottie sitting with Victor?" Zarah asks.

I scowl. Oh god, no, don't tell me Zarah is also crushing on my brother now. "That was my brother, Stanley."

"Your brother was here!?" I hear Frida cry out as she passes us with a tray full of appetizers. I watch her as she quickly sets it on the bar for the customer, then strolls back to us.

"Yes, he stopped by