Chapter Eleven

After Virginia left, I spent what seemed to be hours sorting out the books, I also had a few people coming to pick up some books. Generally, it was a really good business day.

By the time five rolled by, I was in need of food, but I had about three customers, a group of girlfriends choosing their books from the romance and fantasy sections. I could hear them giggling and commenting on the various books. They didn't seem like they were in a hurry to go anywhere, however my stomach was trying to stab me from the inside out.

As I was contemplating going over to tell the girls that I needed to eat so they needed to hurry, my phone pinged, notifying me of an incoming message. I picked up the phone and instantly smiled, my stomach pains temporarily on hold.

Alexander: I'll bet my right arm that you're currently on all levels of hunger.

My reply was immediate.

Rosette: It's a bet you're not going to lose on any level.

Alexander: Anything specific you'd want to eat?

Rosette: There are st