Chapter 5: Friends

Chapter 5: Friends

Eltan Storm

It was like it was just the two of us at that moment, boring into each other's eyes until Faith broke it by letting out a meek, "Sorry?"

I realized that I was far too close for her comfort and backed off. I sat back on the bar stool and lied, "I mean, I don't want to disappoint my employees."

I noticed a faint stroke of red on her cheeks as she turned her head away and nodded her head.

I took a sip of my drink and started, "So as we were discussing, tomorrow can I expect to have you as a partner?"

She shook her head and said, "I work from evening till morning."

But there was no rule that I couldn't bend as long as it was my territory.

"Well, then, I'm giving you a paid-off day tomorrow." Her eyes widened for the third time tonight. "So will you come now?"

She considered it for a moment before finally nodding her head in agreement. I almost wanted to scream in happiness.

Yes, finally, I would get the chance to know her more personally. I couldn't wait for