“What are you doing here?” Drake snarled. He spoke perfect English with a thick German accent behind his words. I saw where Leo inherited his furious expression.
Words stumbled out, but nothing made sense. I couldn’t find a reasonable explanation on the spot. Instead of coming to my aid, Sasha slipped past us. I got the sense she used the opportunity to escape a lecture or a write up.
“I was talking to Sasha during her break,” I said, once she disappeared around the corner.
“You’re not welcome here. My business doesn"t need junk walking in my perfectly good store.”
I held back the words I yearned to say. I was on his turf.
“Don’t worry. I’ll never come back.” I walked around Drake, making sure to not accidentally bump into him.
“Stay away from Leo too,” he added once my back faced hi
