Silver and Gold
By William Holden
“Good morning and Merry Christmas.” The barista sent out a warm greeting as I entered the coffee shop. “If you don’t mind my saying so, you look a bit out of your element this morning. Is this your first time, or is it the blizzard that has you mystified?”
“My first time,” I replied without much thought as I studied the contents in the pastry case.
“You mean to tell me I’m going to be serving a virgin this morning? It’s been a long time since I’ve had that honor. That’s the best Christmas gift I could have received this year.”
His response took me by surprise. I turned my attention away from the pastries on display, noticing for the first time the rugged, sexy barista behind the counter. His eyes were a dark olive-green set within his oval face. A thi
