AT THE SAME TIME
ISABELLA
I saw how Xavier took one of the tarts without waiting for his turn. It was so much like his character that even Wanessa began chuckling lightly. It was clear that she was enjoying cafe drama, whatever it was, obvious to others or not.
"These are amazing."Xavier said.
"Thank you."I said and smiled.
Michael stared at the box like it had personally betrayed him.
"How many?" He asked slowly, voice tight. "Tell me how many are left."
I counted in my head. Aiden already had one. Two had vanished into the hands of customers who had not even pretended to be subtle about it. One more was halfway to another table because Wanessa had apparently decided she was doing customer service today despite not working here.
"One." I admitted.
Michael inhaled sharply.
"One." He repeated. "As in singular. As in last. As in the universe hates me."
"I told you to move faster." Wanessa said cheerfully, already chewing. "You hesitated, thats a rookie mistake."
