Chapter Eighteen: Kat

Kat

Kat felt comfortable and much more at ease by the time the waitress came to check on them and take their order.

“You can get anything you’d like,” AJ told her. “The company is picking up the tab, so if you want to split a bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne, that’s perfectly acceptable.”

“Oh, I’m good, thank you. Champagne might cloud my business judgment.” She shot AJ a sort of ironic grin.

“Are you sure?” he asked, then added, “I get to deduct it from my taxes.”

His smirk was too much for her to handle. She giggled softly and then conceded, “Maybe a little fruit drink. Something kind of festive, but non-alcoholic.”

“We have an amazing pomegranate lemonade,” the waitress offered and Kat nodded her approval.

“Make it two. And go ahead and add some little umbrellas, just for fun.” AJ said to the waitress.

“Of course,” the waitress replied. “And can I bring out any appetizers with those drinks?”

“One tray of the oysters, please.” AJ spoke quickly and then looked back at her. His smile