“You sound happy.” My heart fluttered in my chest as I turned in my chair to whisper, “I am. So far, this job rocks. I mean, it’s customer service, but everyone calling in is excited about a vacation, you know. Not all demanding and ‘get me a side of ranch’.” He chuckled then whispered back, “I just called to make sure your first day was going well.” “Did you have fun this weekend?” Jayden had gone on a fishing trip with his Uncle Stephen. He’d made no apologies, as the trip had been preplanned, but I could tell he didn’t want to go. I told him I’d be working doubles, anyway, training my replacement, and sent him off with a promising kiss. “Caught some rainbow trout. We are having it tonight.” “I could have another date, sir. You haven’t asked.” The silence on the other end of the line let me know this may not have been a smart card to play.
