“Welcome back!” Katelyn sang as she approached them. “I was wondering when your next date would be at my restaurant.”
“This isn’t a date…”
“Table for two please, Katelyn,” Ryder spoke over Julia, earning a glare from her. She could tell that he had intentionally not corrected Katelyn.
“Right this way,” Katelyn giggled before gesturing them to follow her. Their journey to their seats was short, yet Ryder kept Katelyn occupied with pleasant conversation, denying Julia any chance to cut in. She knew what he was doing, and she didn’t like it. Just because she agreed to dinner, didn’t mean this was a date. Katelyn led them to the Fisher’s usual booth and handed out the menu.
“Call for me when you’ve decided, aye?” Katelyn chirped and disappeared before Julia could even utter a word of thank
