Tempestuous (2012)
“Just then, as if conjured from the deep, the whale of a man sauntered over on his two chubby legs. He yanked at his clip-on tie, which came off in one gesture. Under his other arm, he clutched a down parka, ski cap, and bulky hand-knit scarf, ridiculously over-prepared for the simple trek to his car.
“Ariel, Miranda—I’m heading home now before the roads get too iffy. I trust you two girls can hold down the fort this evening?”
“Sure thing, Randy,” I replied, knowing he hated the shortened version of his name. He raised his eyebrows and glanced at me.
“You,” he pointed. “I don’t want to get another complaint from management saying you’re serving food without your hat. It violates the health code.”
“Won’t happen again,” I swore with a diffident smile. He harrumphed once, cleared his throat, then pivoted to go on his way when I called him back.
“Speaking of health….”
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