Chapter 28

Jane looked embarrassed when she said, “I think it would be best if I left after my shift tonight. It’s the last one anyway, right?”

“It is, but we still got the party tomorrow and then Evan’s staying until Sunday night or Monday morning,” he tried to convince her.

“I’m pretty sure Evan would prefer I not be here for those things,” she hinted, trying not to think of how much he was going to hate her.

Mike gave her a calculating look before he said, “You know Jane, you two haven’t exactly been subtle, especially the last few weeks. You can talk to Lisa and you can talk to me too if you want.”

Jane considered his words and then her reply. “I asked more from Evan than I probably should have. I wanted him to treat me like he does some of the other girls on the lake. It went too far, and I should go before it gets any worse,” she explained, allowing a couple tears to drop that time.

“You’re going to talk to him before you leave?” he asked. Mike could tell there were some complicated feelings around the situation.

“Yeah, I try not to be a complete bitch when I can,” she laughed at herself, sadder than anything.

“Jane, we’ve loved having you up here. You’ve become a real asset this summer in such a short time. Lisa sure took a liking to you as well. I’d be willing to have you back if you and Evan can work things out,” he offered.

Jane needed to leave before she really broke down. “Thank you so much, Mike, really. This has been the best summer, and the most fun job I’ve ever had,” she told him.

They both stood, hugging one another like old friends. After, Jane went back to her room to compose herself.

Later that night, near the end of Jane and Evan’s last shift of the summer, Jane sought out Evan to tell him she was leaving. He was behind the bar talking to a customer when she approached.

“Hey Evan,” she said. Then she noticed the customer was Maggie. “Shit, sorry, hey Maggie. Evan, can we talk when you have a sec?” Jane asked, walking away again.

“Wait, no. I said what I needed to, he’s all yours,” Maggie said hopping off her stool. “And Jane, thank you for what you said that day. I’m really trying to change things,” she told her before walking off.

Jane looked at Evan, the tension was palpable. “So she apologized?” she asked.

“She wants to meet after work. I’m guessing that’s what she’s going to do.”

“Yeah,” she said, cattier than she meant to.

Evan got a little irritated, clarifying, “Nothing else is going to happen.”

Jane scolded herself. “I know, I didn’t actually think you would. I’m sorry, look, can we talk quick?”

Evan led her to Mike’s office, closing the door for privacy.

“I was a wicked bitch to you earlier and I wanted to first apologize for that,” she told him.