Work Packages

RENEE

“Renee, Renee... there's a surprise package for you.”

The cheerful voice of Sally, my coworker and closest friend at the restaurant, echoed through the building. I looked up from the counter, my gaze drawn to her slim, bouncing figure.

She was carrying a simple flower bouquet and a box with a red ribbon wrapped around it.

“What’ve you got there?” I asked, my eyes narrowing as she approached me. “Is this some kind of prank or something?”

“Prank? Oh, how I wish it were. This was given to me by a handsome gentleman parked outside.” I rolled my eyes at her as she giggled and carefully handed the package to me as if it were some exotic jewel.

“A handsome gentleman? Is he—”

“Do you remember the man who came into the restaurant the other day and whisked you out without blinking? He is, indeed, the one.” She said, wiggling her eyebrows.

“Oh, Robert...” I muttered to myself, a flush rising on my cheeks as I stared through the restaurant windows, and lo and behold, as Sally predic