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2024-10-29 19:42:56OLIVIA'S POV
“So, I need a Mojo, extra lime.”
I watched from the corner as Dave mixed the drinks. I wanted to be sure he was getting all the cocktails right and I had done my testing with names and their recipes.
“If I was a customer and I had to wait that long for a drink, I would not drop a tip. I told him smiling when he finally served my order.
He clasped his hands in his chest in a prayer as he waited for me to taste it.
“Hmm… not bad.”
He let out a huge sigh and smiled.
“I thought I messed it up. Whew!&rd
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