Secretly Mine

"We’ll take another round for the table!" I called out to the waitress, receiving a blissful smile in return.

"Someone’s in a good mood. Tell me, what happened? You’re never this generous," probed Zachary teasingly.

I frowned, looking at him, "Never generous? If I remember correctly, I’m always the one paying for these get-togethers!"

"He’s right, you know", chimed in Liam.

Liam was our other childhood friend. He went into the medical field and was usually very busy, so he hung around less often than Zachary.

Zach took a sip of his drink, averting his gaze.

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"Still, you are in a much more cheerful mood today. I’m curious too," said Liam.

I took a sip of my cold whiskey, hiding my satisfied grin. Even now, I can still feel Leslie’s scent lingering around me, constantly reminding me of the more than enjoyable time we spent together earlier today.

Zach’s and Liam’s eyes were glued to me, waiting for me to spill the news.

I think I’ll keep it a secret for a little while longer.

I recently hired a new assistant, she’s very bright. I’m expecting a big payout next quarter from Sophia Jewelers.