Chapter 73

  Story 15 Nina

  “Happy hour is over in five minutes!” The bartender said over the PA system.

  Jason signaled him for one more round of drinks and then turned to his friend.

  “Do you think you will get the promotion?”

  Valerie finished off the Mojito she was drinking and pushed the empty glass away. “I hope so, I have certainly earned it.”

  “How long have you worked there?”

  She sighed, “since you went off to college, I guess.”

  “Wow, that’s like ten years. It’s about time they acknowledge all your hard work.”

  The bartender put down their drinks in front of them, a Mojito for Valerie and a vodka tonic for Jason. He swiveled the ice around with the straw and then took it out, tapping it against the rim before placing it on the bar. After taking a long drink he said, “I hope you get it.”

  “God, so do I. How was your week?”

  “Pretty good, actually. I made some good calls and made the company a few million.”