Kandace
“I can finally start paying you," I say to Chloe as we ready for another busy Saturday at Quintessential Treasures.
“Is it official?"
“Mr. Murphy called me over to his office, and I signed on the dotted line. He said Dax didn't want me to pay, but by the stipulations Ruth made…yada yada. It doesn't matter. I wanted to pay. I had the money ready." My smile grows. Lifting my arms, I spin around. “As of yesterday, Quintessential Treasures is officially mine."
Chloe cheers. “Don't even think of firing me. I can't imagine sleeping in on Saturdays or not working my butt off."
“I know. Isn't it the best?"
She peers out the large windows where customers are beginning to congregate. “These festival weekends are crazy. Before we get all bogged down, tell me how often you've spoken w
