Chapter 90: A Mysterious Friend
Since the bicycle didn’t have a second seat, there was no way Leon could let Willy sit on the frame. The sight of two men squeezed together might be romantic to some—maybe only to Brother Jie—but certainly not to them. So Leon ended up pushing the bike along instead.
Fortunately, the beach wasn’t too far from Pelican Town. With Willy to chat with along the way, the trip wasn’t boring at all. By the time they reached the Starfruit Saloon, Gus was in his usual spot behind the bar, polishing a glass.
“Oh, Willy! And Leon too! I’m glad to see you two together. Did you go out to sea again today?”
The jingling bell over the door caught Gus’s attention as the two walked in. When he saw who it was, he set down his glass and came over with a smile.
“I came to deliver your order,” Willy said, holding up the tackle box. “We didn’t go to sea, but Leon and I spent the morning fishing. This guy caught a halibut on his very first cast! We figured we’d celebrate by letting you cook it.”
“That so? Let me see the quality,” Gus said, rubbing his hands together. “If it’s a good size, I’ll make you both a feast.”
“Better take it to the kitchen first,” Willy reminded him. “Otherwise, you’ll be mopping the floor again. Leon, grab us a table. I’ll be right back.”
“Alright,” Leon replied, choosing a four-person table and waiting.
Soon, Willy returned and dropped into the seat across from Leon. “Your halibut was top quality. Gus is pleased, so we’re in for a treat.”