Rick was the best boss in the world.
I begged him to end my shift early, and he actually did. I promised to clean his office and even his liquor cabinet.
I was currently on the bus with my head against the window, staring at the blurred lights passing by. I left the bar after seven so I would have enough time to dig for something suitable to wear tonight.
I chewed on my lip as I thought about how Stefan had asked me out. I never expected it. It would be my first date. I closed my eyes as a small spec of happiness swirled inside me.
But my thoughts kept drifting back to him—the one I had told to leave me alone. I hated how I had reacted, hated how harsh I sounded towards him. If I saw him again, I thought, maybe I could apologize… just to ease the guilt gnawing at me.
When I finally
