Scrunching up my nose, I bit down on my bottom lip to stop myself from frowning at the stench of cat piss that wafted off her.
“It’s not often I get personal compliments, you know.” Turning my attention to the manager-s***h-owner, my budding frown smoothed out at how well-kept he looked. He and Roy shook hands, and I found myself smiling at how happy the man seemed. “So, what can I do for you? Any suggestions or anything?”
“Actually…” Leading the man away from the counter and towards the bay window effortlessly, Roy glanced over at the woman before bursting an otherwise sunny bubble that invaded the place. Lowering his voice, Roy kept his smile in place, and I saw the exact moment the manager realized something was going on. “I’ve contacted the police- the woman manning the counter has a
