The ring of the doorbell sends excitement through my body, and I rush to greet the woman. When my eyes meet the comforting pair of familiar ones, I pull Melissa into a warm hug.
“You do not know how much I needed this girl's night," I elaborate, gesturing inside the house.
“Well, you and I both. I feel like we haven't really talked since your first day back to work," Melissa agrees, wearing a sweet smile. I grab the bottle of wine and two glasses from the kitchen, heading for the sofa with Melissa right behind me. We have a lot of catching up to do.
Once we're both comfortable, she eyes me expectantly.
“So… What's the news on your mysterious bartender?"
I fight the blush that threatens to turn my cheeks crimson.
“We've been seeing each other a lot lately, and I think it's getti
