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Chapter 12

Joel

I was exhausted.

While the four course meal was being served, I busied myself cleaning up the lounge and ballroom, clearing away all the empty glasses, and putting the furniture back, no doubt only to be moved again later.

I also helped out a little in the dining room. Mainly just bussing away the dirty plates.

After the meal, Casper stuck to Miss Hartley like glue. I won’t lie - it hurt a little. I told myself it was because I liked Miss Hartley’s company and wanted the chance to talk to her again. But in truth I was jealous. I was jealous that she got to spend so much time with Casper.

Why did he have to be so goddamn hot?!

Towards the end of the evening I was stationed back in my cloakroom distributing coats out to departing guests.

I only had a handful left when Miss Hartley appeared at the hatch.

“Hello Miss Hartley.” I said, “I hope you enjoyed your evening?”

“Yes, very much,” she replied. “I only wish I had managed to spend more time with you. Casper can be a bit…
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