Chapter 5
Opposites Attract was already buzzing when I got there Wednesday night. Alvin called in a panic when their bartender didn’t show up for work. Alvin was going to cover the bar, but he needed another bartender.
I couldn’t understand why people didn’t like working there. The hours were good, the pay was better, and the people were some of the best on the island.
Alvin was smiling at a couple when I walked over and slid into place next to him. I nodded to the people behind them and got their drinks while Alvin talked to the couple.
The next guest asked about the drink in pitchers on the table and I deferred him to Alvin, noting he was the master behind the custom drink.
“Wait, it’s a custom drink?” the guy asked.
I nodded. “Alvin creates a custom drink for each couple, one that
