I walked to the counter to sort the bill, the waiter smiling awkwardly at me as I do. “Hey. Was everything okay? Not seen you for quite a while.”
I nod with a smile, I think this guy has been working here almost as long as it was since I had begun living around the corner, but it has been a while since I was here, so I am impressed he still recognizes me. Though, I imagine most of the staff will recognize me for the big tips I usually leave…
“Yeah, all was good. I have been working across the country. My…” I paused, wondering how best to describe Livvy, not wanting this fool to underestimate the connection between Livvy and me, and try his luck once I was gone. “Fiancée is moving here to help with my business for a while until I come home.”
I have no clue where that lie came from, bu
