Chapter Twenty-Four

Markus was now sat at the counter eating his food, for whatever reason he always decides to eat there. There were many tables around which would be so much better to eat at, but he always takes up the counter! I knew this was to be close to me more, the only time I’m away from the counter is when I’m cleaning tables off. After Brooke and I’s little conversation, I would see her sending me worried looks which I’d have to ignore.

I had just taken someone’s order when I hear Markus sigh, as I look over I see he had finished eating and was pulling his wallet out to pay. Thankfully, this little encounter was drawing to a close!

“The food here never fails to impress me” he says whilst handing me the money, I send him a smile opening the register before handing him his change. “Oh before I forget, I want you and Austin to join me in a little meet up this weekend, it’s with some high up members in my company” he tells me which does make worry start to feel my body, last time I went anywhere w