Page 100 of Forgotten Sacrifice
“Thanks. Makes sense you’re here, being that youlovechess,” I tell him with narrowed eyes.
“What’s not to love? Hello, Bridget.” He winks at Bridget, and her cheeks flush.
“Let me guess: Vince sent you to bring me home.”
“Now, would my brother do that?”
I cross my arms. “Yes.”
“Then yes, Vince sent me to bring you home,” he agrees.
“Bridget, when are you moving to AC?” I ask.
“This weekend,” Bridget says. “I never thought I’d leaveNew York, but honestly, I’m tired of the grind. And my rent will be cut in half, which is amazing!”
“Will you still be bartending?” I wonder.
She nods. “I’ve got a couple of interviews lined up with casino bars.”
“There’s a part-time bartending position open at my sports bar, if you’re interested,” Aldo says.
“I didn’t know you owned a bar. Where can I find an application?” Bridget asks.
“Apply in person at Al’s Sports Bar,” he tells her.
“Yeah, I might do that.”
“Do you need help moving?” I ask.
Bridget shakes her head. “Thank you, but no. The movers are handling it. But why don’t you come over to my new place after the club’s grand opening? We can order pizza, and you can help me get my apartment all Feng Shui’ed.”
“I’d love to.”
“I’ll bring the pizza,” Aldo interjects.
“Will you butt out?” I elbow him, and he releases a melodramaticOoof.
“Pizza would be great.” Bridget smiles softly at him.
“Pizza it is.” He smiles at her, turning to me. “You ready?”
I let out an annoyed huff. “Fine. Bridget, I’ll see you at the grand opening.”
“See you at the grand opening,Grandmaster.”
“Okay, enough,” I tell her with a laugh.
Aldo and I walk to his car, and he opens the door for me. “I don’t like the idea of Bridget working at your bar,” I tell him. “Vince handles all his business there, and she doesn’t know about that world.”
He grins. “Don’t worry. There’s no job opening. I needed an excuse to see Bridget again.”
“Aldo, that’s dirty!” I smack his arm.
He shrugs unapologetically. “Why are you and my brother fighting?”
“Who says we’re fighting?”
He gives me a look. “To be this genius chess player, you can’t see the board right in front of your face.”
