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“Yes, take the weekend off”

Lyssa tossed her book bag back behind the kitchen door, her voiceon an apron, she added, “You literally haven’t taken any time off since you opened the bakery Not even on the holidays I can use the time to work on my project, and you deserve a few days off to relax”

Jacqui stared at her, and Lyssa laughed

“Look, he’s obviously into you And you like him So, take a couple of days off You need to do that anyway”

The bell over the door sounded and the tomen looked up

Lyssa smiled triumphantly

“I bet he agrees withat Khizar

“I’ll bet I do,” he said agreeably “May I inquire exactly what I am supportive of?”

Lyssa pointed at Jacqui “She should take the weekend off”

“As it happens, I wholeheartedly agree” Khizar nodded

Jacqui threw up her hands “I was going to take some time off!”

Khizar leaned against the counter

“I was hoping, actually, that I could talk you into taking the whole weekend off”

“Yes,” Lyssa said before Jacqui could open her mouth

“Oh, you two,” Jacqui said, a little exasperated

“Coot the shop covered”

Khizar shrugged “If you can leave noe can be on the plane that much sooner”

Jacqui leveled a stare at him “Plane?”

“I thought you ot to show me Milwaukee; I’d like to take you somewhere in return”

“Can I ask where we’re going?”

“I was thinking Hawaii,” Khizar said

Jacqui felt hercame out She blinked a few times, and finally, Lyssa answered for her

“What she’s trying to say is, that sounds wonderful, and she’s ready to go,” Lyssa sounded like she was trying not to laugh