Page 16 of Off the Grid
McKenzie was afraid to breathe.Tomorrow? Does that mean— Is he implying— Did I get the job?She opened her mouth, unable to stop the question from stirring at the back of her throat.
He nudged his head toward the door with a wink, and cut her off before she could ask. “Home, Mac. You’re not getting anything else out of me tonight.”
She felt her chest deflate.
He turned away with a laugh.
McKenzie tried to fight the buzz rising beneath her skin as she rinsed her hands off and toweled them dry, but it was no use.
I got the job.
I’m going to be head pastry chef, at twenty-five.
I did it.
I actually did it!
She grabbed her purse from the lockers in the hall and eagerly reached for her cell phone. There were only two people in the world she wanted to talk to right now.
@TheGourmetGoddess: I got the job! I think I actually got the job! And I’m using exclamation points! Jo, you should be proud…and here’s a smiley face for Addy :) Yes!
McKenzie tried to presssend, but an alert popped up.Please turn off airplane mode to access the messaging app. Click settings for more information.She blinked and shook her head.Wow, that Fed really did throw me off my game. I’ve been in airplane mode all freaking day.
McKenzie opened her settings and shifted her cellular data back on. The phone in her hand started vibrating immediately.
Missed call from an unknown number.
Missed call from Jo.
Missed call from Jo.
Missed call from an unknown number.
Missed call from Mom.
Missed call from Jo.
You have seventeen new messages.
“Jesus,” McKenzie muttered under her breath and shook her head, too tired to deal with it right now. She closed the alerts and returned to the chat with her friends, but paused as a series of new messages flooded the screen.
@TheBakingBandit: McKenzie, call me!
@TheBakingBandit: Are you okay? Did you get this?
@TheBakingBandit: I sent someone to help you! Please call me as soon as you see this.
@TheBakingBandit: Addy is okay, I swear. And I’ll explain everything. Just call me.
@TheBakingBandit: Leo’s plane landed in New York. He should be to you soon. He’s my friend and I trust him. Don’t be scared.
@TheBakingBandit: Okay, little miss punctual. WHERE ARE YOU?
@TheBakingBandit: Leo hasn’t called. You haven’t called. I’m seriously getting worried here. CALL ME!
@TheBakingBandit: CAAAALLLLL MEEEEEEEEE
@TheBakingBandit: Nate just spoke to Leo. He said you’re okay. Thank god someone in New York knows how to return a freaking phone call!
