Chapter 7
MickyI met Nick’s eyes and smiled, lifting my brows as I took my drink from the bar and looked over my shoulder. Elle, the hostess, beckoned us to the hostess stand.
"You ready for your table?" Elle asked as we approached her.
"Definitely," I replied. Elle gave Nick a good looking over before leading them to a table in a quiet corner of the expansive dining room. I slipped into the booth opposite Nick and blushed as Elle flashed her a surreptitious thumbs up. I hoped Nick hadn't noticed and sipped my martini.
The evening had stumbled to an awkward start. Andy's classic friendly, teasing demeanor helped his restaurant's success. He laughed it up with the guys and flirted harmlessly with the ladies. Andy no longer had any interest in me beyond that. If he did, Elle would have h
