Page 42 of When Alec Met Evie

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“Thanks, Alec.”

“Later, nerd.”

I set my phone down on the bench beside me and close my eyes, heart pounding in my chest.

I used to roll my eyes when Alec used the nickname he gave me as a kid, but now, I don’t think I mind it so much.

Evie

Good news. My new boss doesn’t hate me.

Alec

You’re very likable, Evie. This doesn’t surprise me.

Evie

You didn’t hear Juno crying inside the restaurant. It was pretty impressive, honestly.

Alec

But you talked to her? Everything’s okay?

Evie

Yeah. She was pretty understanding. And she also asked me to go with her to a symphony concert this Thursday. So that’s nice.

Alec

That’s cool. You’ll see Felix’s wife, Gracie.

Evie

She’s in the symphony?

Alec

Plays the cello, I think? Is that the biggest one? The one you have to sit down to play?

Evie

You do have to sit down to play the cello, but it isn’t the biggest stringed instrument.

Alec

Oh right. The biggest one is the bass, right?

Evie

Very good. You pass.

Alec

Thank you very much. Please don’t check my browser search history.

Evie

Haha.

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