Chapter 2

He waits on other guests, earning his keep. I watch him smile at Tony??s guests. It seems quite charmingwhen he laughs because they laugh, spoiling them with his ginger looks. When he??s given money as tips, he pushes the green bills back to the guests and explains, ??Thank you, but Mr. DeAngelo has already handled my earnings.?? It sounds elite and somewhat prestigious, which I enjoy.

Eventually, Nevin makes his way back to me. I tell him the cocktail is amazing.

??Nicely done. Sometimes a man can??t make a drink if his life depends on it.?? I wink at him, maybe flirting. ??Other men can, though, like you.??

He wipes the bar off with a wet rag, keeping the marble tidy. ??You??re just trying to get in my pants, Mr. Nameless.??

I toast and tease him. ??Maybe. Maybe not. We??ll see what the evening brings. I might even tell you my name.??

Curiosity obviously surfaces, and he asks, ??How do you know Tony???