Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Chapter 118
“Go home,” I interrupt, trying to hide the mild annoyance in my voice—not directed at her, but rather at

yet another hitch in the day. “Feel better, Sarah.”

“Thanks, Abby.”

But then, to make matters worse, I’ve barely been in my office for another half hour when Ben, another

server, appears in the doorway. He looks just as bad as Sarah.

“Abby, I think I caught…”

“Just go,” I groan, passing my hand over my face. “Try not to get anyone else sick.”

After Ben leaves, I let out a weary sigh and sink further into my chair. Two servers down, a

disappointed food critic, and the breakfast rush isn’t even over.

Resigned, I leave the sanctuary of my office, heading back to the floor to help out. That’s when I see

Mark and Lisa, two of our employees, locked in a heated argument by the hostess stand.

“He’s stealing my tables!” Lisa exclaims, her eyes shooting daggers at Mark.

“Your tables? You don’t own the floor, Lisa!” Mark retorts.

“Enough!” I interject, my patience wearing thin. “Mark, give Lisa her tables back. Lisa, focus on the

guests and not internal squabbles.”

mumbling apologies, but the tension lingers in the air after

my cheek, before turning back to the hostess station to

and an official-looking

say as pleasantly as I can. “How

with a terse smile, holding his hand out. “I’m

I take a

The universe still has one more curveball up its

outstretched hand. “We

highest standards.”

kitchen first, where Ethan and the crew are wrapping up the

notes on his clipboard, asking to see the temperature

labeling on the spices.

for today, of course,

wringer more than once.

your cutting boards look rather worn, which could cause food contamination,” he

words. “And these towels are not stored properly. They need to be in

when

deep breath, fighting the urge to show my frustration. “Absolutely,

cutting boards and correct the towel situation

down more notes on his clipboard.

feels like an eternity, with him pointing out minor infractions, and

they’ll be fixed. It’s like having someone walk around with a white

every little infringement. And I feel like a haggard scullery maid, just wanting to

five minutes

to address these issues

follow-up visit and potential

trying to keep the exhaustion from