Page 2 of Her Cowboy Christmas
“Sorry about the wait!”our server says as she reaches our table.“What can I get you two?”
Cole nods to me.
I swallow.“Can I get a BLT and a water, please?”
Our server nods, scribbling down my order, then turns to Cole.
“Can I get a water, too, and the bacon cheeseburger with extra pickles, please?”
Dammit.His order sounds better than mine.I wish I’d read that.
“Of course,” our server says, writing his order down before heading back to the counter.
Once she’s gone, Cole and I stare at each other.He clears his throat, and I shift in my seat.
We’re saved from the awkwardness by my phone ringing, and I hurry to answer it.
“Hello?”
“Blair!I’m sorry to call you after work hours,” my boss, Roger, says.
“No worries.”
“I meant to ask you at work today if you would be interested in handling the bank’s stand for the Winter Festival.Jill was supposed to be in charge, but she went on bed rest, and I completely forgot to ask someone else to take over.I know it’s short notice, but I’d love it if you could manage that project.”
Pride swells inside me, knowing my boss thinks I can handle this project.
I smile.“Of course!I’d love to.”
“Great!I knew I could count on you.I’ll email the details to you now.”
“Sounds good.Thanks.I won’t let you down.”
“I know you won’t.You’ve been the perfect addition to our team.”
Kids screaming in the background have me wincing.
Roger sighs.“Sorry, I’ve got to go help Cathy with the kiddos.I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“See you tomorrow,” I say, ending the call.
I smile as I tuck my phone back into my purse and look up to see Cole watching me with a smile.
“Good news?”
I clear my throat.“Yes.”
He raises an eyebrow.
I sigh.“I’m in charge of the bank’s Winter Festival booth this year.”
“Congrats.”
“Thanks.”
The server comes back with our waters, and I take a sip.
“What are you doing in town?”I ask him.
