Refuel

Chapter 7

“Great, follow me please,” the hostess said. It was my first time inside Giorgio’s. The

vibe was little Italy with the atmosphere, and the colors were off white and cream, with vintage

paintings and pictures on the walls.

“Oh,” I said to myself about walking past the last person I expected to see.

“Here you go, ladies,” the hostess said, placing our seat next to Josie and Kamden. I

didn’t know if I was on a hidden camera show or being punk’d. But I needed to keep my

annoyance off my face. For someone to say they didn’t have a girlfriend, and then attempt to ask

me out to dinner, this was a new low I wouldn’t even expect Freddie to do.

“Isn’t this a small world?” Josie said.

“Uhm, can we move to another table?” I asked the hostess.

“Sure, of course,” the hostess said.

Kamden jumped up to stop me.

“Ari, it’s not what you think,” he said.

“Essence, come on,” I said, ignoring Kash.

“Kash, leave her alone. She’s not worth it,” Josie spat, and I turned around and pointed

my finger in her face.

“Josie, if you want to keep your pretty little face, you’ll keep my name out of your

mouth.”

“Are you threatening me?” Josie leaned back and folded her arms across her chest.

“You’re not even worth it.” I waved her off and tried to walk past, but Kash grabbed my

hand.

“Kamden, let me go, please,” I requested nicely.

“No, we need to talk,” he responded.

“Nothing to talk about. Enjoy your date with your girlfriend, Kash,” I replied.