Chapter 7
Back at the restaurant, Hunter and Reggie were sitting there, laughing.
"I never saw Vince's eyes get that big before", said Hunter, laughing even harder.
"I know! That was the best rib ever", Reggie replied, raising her glass.
"Yeah it was", he raised his glass as well. "Oh man", he took his napkin out and dabbed his eyes. "You know, I haven't laughed this hard in awhile".
"Well, glad I could help", she smiled. "Wait til you get my bill".
"Speaking of that", he looked around. "Shouldn't our server have brought that already?"
"You're probably right, we should get going. Someone might wonder where you are. You know how bad rumors fly around here".
"Like Vince through the women's dressing room door", he replied, and they started laughing again. He sighed, "seriously, guess we should head back".
Just then the server showed up with their check.
"I apologize for the wait, you two seemed like you were having such a great time, and I didn't want to disturb you", said the server.
"Well that was sweet of you thanks".
"Oh you're welcome. All you have to do is sign the bill and we'll bill it to the respective room. I hope everything was to your liking". The server walked away.
Reggie and Hunter looked down at the check and both reached for it at the same time. As their hands touched they both drew back as if shocked by some unseen spark.
"Youch", said Reggie, rubbing her hand.
"Yeah, that's some static electricity there", he said, slightly embarrassed. "Should we try it again? On three, one…two…", Hunter grabbed the check. "Three. You were too slow, Reggie".
"I'll make you a deal, you get the check, I'll get the tip", she said as she dug into her pocket.
"Too slow again", he said as he signed the bill. "We have to work on that", he smiled at her.
"Then I owe you", she said.
"No you don't" he looked at her.
"Okay, I don't owe you". He kept looking at her. "What? Do I have something in my teeth?"
"No", he smiled politely, "you look just fine. Come on, I'll walk you to your room". They got up and left.