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Chapter 4

Jacqui

All nextabout Khizar She was so distracted, she left the sugar out of a batch of cookies and the baking powder out of a cake Finally, after giving herself a stern talking-to, she finished the day’s baking with no more mishaps

For heaven’s sake, it had just been a friendly dinner last night The sa their charitable outing, and since Khizar didn’t know anyone in the city, he was probably just a little lonely Or,nice

True to his word, Khizar parked in front of the bakery at exactly two o’clock Jacqui looked out the , suddenly a little nervous But when Khizar walked through the door and smiled at her, that nervousness disappeared

Jacqui could feel Lyssa’s raised eyebrows from behind her Lyssa had come in around 11, and Jacqui had welco out the bakery and giving everything away, but she hadn’tto coain

Jacqui greeted hi jauntier than she felt

“If you’re looking to buy us out again, I’ood day and we don’t have much left”

Khizar laughed “Well, then, uess we’ll have to go out somewhere”

Lyssa stepped up next to Jacqui and buer woman

“Khizar, this is Lyssa She is my most indispensable employee”

Lyssa snorted “I’m her only employee”

Khizar bowed a little in Lyssa’s direction

“It’s an honor to meet you, Lyssa”

“Likewise,” Lyssa said “So, you’re taking my boss out for a lunch date?”

Jacqui started to explain, but Khizar just nodded

“Excellent” She pushed Jacqui around the counter “Go Enjoy lunch”

Jacqui laughed “Are you trying to get rid of me?”

Lyssa tilted her head and thought about it

“Yes Without you here, I’ the next hour or so to start oods”