30

Nerthus

“It’s all I can do. If she fires me, I’m fucked!” I groan, stirring my cup of coffee as Jenna is already sipping hers.

“Don’t think to much of it, babes. Enjoy your vacation and the world will be looking different. And then we will see how to proceed.”

She put her hand on mine, but pulls it away quickly as we have to make space for Lizzie bringing us our cakes.

“Thank you, Lizzie.”

“Sorry, I overheard your conversation.” Lizzy smiles, blushing.

“In case you need help, we are always looking for people to help us out.”

“Oh,” I say, jerking up lightly. “That’s so nice from you. I’ll keep that in mind. Thank you.”

She smiles brighter before she returns behind her counter and I exhale, feeling an anxious feeling grab my heart.

“I can’t go back.” I whisper and Jenna looks at me preoccupied.

“I know. And you won’t have to. We will find a way!”

I sigh, as she purses her lips. “Sorry if I ask this, but… What’s about your, you know, your new admirer?”

She shifts in her seat a