Page 23 of Scandalous

“I do.”

Holland hums. “Well, since we can’t celebrate later, how about we go get some lunch and then you can go home and take a short nap before you get ready?”

“You love me,” I singsong.

“You know I do.” She winks.

* * *

“Ror, order up!” the chef yells.

“Thanks.” I smile as I gather the plates for my table.

Exiting the kitchen, I head to the table and drop them off.

“Do you guys need anything?”

“We’re good. Thank you.” The woman smiles.

“No problem. I’ll be back to check on you shortly,” I say before walking away.

“Aurora, Sam just sat two hot guys in your section.” Julia glares as she passes by. “They asked for you specifically.”

Julia hates that some of my fans will recognize me and request for me to be their server. I don’t ask for it.

I fight the urge to roll my eyes as I scan the room. Spotting someone sitting in the booth in the back, I make my way over there.

“Welcome to Bello Italiano. My name is Aurora and I’ll be your server today. Have you been here before?” I ask as I pull my pen and pad out of my apron. Looking up at the customers, I gasp, placing my hand on my chest. “What are you two doing here?”

“Surprise.” Liam smirks as he slides out of the booth, pulling me into his arms for a hug.

“Surprise would be an understatement.” I laugh as he pulls away.

Drake moves out of the booth with a small smile on his face. “I hope this is okay. Just showing up here like this. You mentioned you worked here once when we talked. I was hoping that hadn’t changed.”

“It’s fine.” I smile softly as he pulls me into his arms.

He pulls away all too soon. It’s crazy that I’ve been online friends with these two for almost two years and here they are right in front of me, in the flesh.

Even more unlikely is that while they were in town, they chose to seek me out. I feel giddy inside.

“How long are you two in town?” I ask, trying to remain casual.

Truth is, inside, I’m fangirling. I never in a million years thought I’d actually get to meet any of them.

Drake and Liam look at each other before turning back to me.

Drake smiles. “No definite end date as of right now.”

I look around a moment. “The others didn’t join you?”

Liam tilts his head, giving me a weird look. “They didn’t. Does that disappoint you?”

I swallow hard. Does it? Yes. In my dreams, I always had all four of them at some point. Not that this will turn into that, but I can’t say I don’t want to meet them all.

“Not at all,” I lie. “Well, I hate that I can’t do anything with you guys right now.”

I look down, hating that I’m both happy to see them but sad that they aren’t all here.

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