Kīlauea Iki“I can"t stand to see a lady suffer. We don"t have fancy or pretty cocktail glasses, but I make a pretty tasty Mai-Tai.”
I laughed and pushed the cheap chunky wine glass aside. What a sweet gesture. “Is it obvious?”
“You been looking shy of rolling on the floor, moanin" and groanin".” He grinned and motioned the drink.
The Mai-Tai was delicious: tart yet sweet, fruity and fresh, strong but not overpowering. “This is amazing. You should work at one of the hotel bars on the beach. You"d make a killing in tips.”
“And deal with Mainlanders?” He feigned a grimace, winked, then leaned close. “Cash is here.”
I resisted an urge to look. “Is he?”
“He"s been watching you since he walked in five minutes ago.”
I appeared indifferent. “I"m waiting for Benny Pohaku. Have you seen him?”
