Book 2 - Ch. 125: Long Time No See

“Oh, my God! I am so glad you are back, Ella!” Becky screeches as she rushes around the counter to come maul me.

I have literally just stepped into the coffee shop and there are three customers in line, waiting to order, and Becky leaves them hanging to come and greet me. I should be happy that she feels as though I’m more important than the customers, but the annoyed expressions they each are wearing tells me not to take up too much of Becky’s time.

“Uh, you should probably help the customers, Becky. We can hug it out later,” I snicker, then mouth, “Sorry” to the customers staring at us.

“Fine! I’m just excited to have you back is all, and that you are okay after the stabbing.” Becky is sweet, but she’s got a loud mouth as she continues to talk while making her way back around the counter.

“I’m doing great, but we can talk about all this later, at break.” I follow her behind the counter but continue to the back, so I can set my things in the small break room in the back. It’s more