Chapter Six
Valerie usually liked to sleep in on her days off, but this Tuesday morning, she was awake before Sophie left for work. Today was the sixth day of Valentine’s Day, according to her Cupid—Joe—and she wondered how he’d go about delivering his gift today.
The last couple of days, her gift had already been at the diner before she arrived. Sunday evening had been a small teddy bear and Monday she’d received a bangle bracelet with a heart pendant. She loved them both. When Joe had come in for dinner the night before, he’d been so sweet. He played it off in front of everyone else like it wasn’t a big deal, but the glances they exchanged as he ate at the counter confirmed for Valerie that she finally wouldn’t have to spend Valentine’s Day alone. Before she went out to the kitchen to
