Melissa’s shift had just ended, and as she picked up her bag, a smile lit up her face. She had been in a good mood all day, and it didn’t go unnoticed.
“Your excitement today hasn’t gone unnoticed,” Leah teased from behind the counter, a playful grin stretching across her face.
Melissa shrugged lightly, still smiling. “Let’s just say life’s beginning to be kind to me.”
“Oh?” Leah raised an eyebrow. “And who’s this guy that’s got you all happy?”
Melissa chuckled, shaking her head. “Come on, Leah, it’s not always about a man, you know.”
“Well, most of the time it is,” Leah said, her eyes sparkling with amusement.
Melissa’s laughter filled the small room. “Far from that. I actually got a job offer from SAFINA.”
Leah’s jaw dropped, her teasing smile replaced by surprise. “SAFINA? Isn’t
