Page 10 of Bartender's Surprise Baby

"We have another problem." Rob’s eyes widened, showing off the golden-brown flecks in her jade eyes.

"We do?"

"Yeah," I nodded. "I’m not a liar, and you told Edith you were filling in as my bartender." Maybe it was a bad idea to push the issue. Having her so close, tempting me while I was on the clock, was probably a really bad idea.

She let out a loud laugh and licked her lips. "Are you offering me a job, Levi?"

"Maybe. Do you know how to mix cocktails?"

She shrugged. "It’s been a few years, but I am a certified mixologist, so yeah, I know how to mix cocktails."

"No shit?" This woman just kept surprising me.

"No shit." She flashed a satisfied smile. "Impressed?"

"Maybe. I’ll need to test out your skills first." Rob was fun as hell. She was beautiful, but she didn’t take herself too seriously.

"Of course. Right after you soak up these carbs," she said, pointing to the pizza between us. "And then I’m hired, right?"

"Can you start this week?"

"I leave tomorrow morning for Cancun, but I’ll be back Friday morning. How does that sound?"

"Friday works. Now, I have a serious question for you, Rob."

"I’m listening."

"Do you need a ride to the airport?"

Surprise flashed in her eyes, but then heat darkened them. "Absolutely hell yes."

That answer left no room for doubt.

7ROB

"Jeez, girl, that's your twenty-third yawn. Did you get any sleep in Cancun?" Kayla was off today and had volunteered to pick me up from the airport since I didn't have my car.

"No," I growled. "And it wasn't because I was partying or soaking up the beautiful Mexican sun." The photo shoot had been long and grueling, thanks to a new photographer eager to prove himself.

"Are they always like that?"

"Not usually, but Bennie is motivated to do a good job. How else would they justify my paycheck?" I laughed it off because the shoot was nothing out of the ordinary. "I just didn't sleep much the night before, so I'm heading into my fourth day running on fumes."

She sucked in a breath. "Another night with Levi, the sexy bartender?" She wiggled her brows.

"How would Mac feel about you ogling the bartender?"

"As long as I ogle him more than anyone else, he's fine. And you're deflecting."

"Maybe a little," I conceded. "Do you have plans tonight?"

"Other than dinner and a video chat with Mac, no. Why?"

"I have a surprise for you. Come up to Ol' St. Nick's tonight."

Kayla's eyes widened. "Now I'm totally intrigued."

"Then I'll see you there. Thanks for the ride." I grabbed my bag when she stopped in my driveway and jumped out. I needed a nap and a shower—preferably in that order.

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