chapter 5
reggie (bookstore owner)
So after she...I created Katie's corner to make sure that all children had a safe place to gather and read.
Jesse(mc)
she sounds like an exceptional little girl. and you did a wonderful job honoring her memory. 😸
Jesse(mc)
my home life was so-so growing up as well, and places like these were my saving grace. 😺
reggie (bookstore owner)
I think you and my Katie would have been marvelous friends.
Jesse(mc)
I think so too! 😊
from behind Jesse, there's the clearing of a throat, and he can feel Linda getting impatient with the length of the conversation.
Jesse(mc)
(God, she can be so rude sometimes! 😾)
reggie (bookstore owner)
Very sorry, I can go on and on.
Jesse(mc)
Not at all. I'm so grateful to learn about Katie and honored that my signing is happening in her corner today 😊
Jesse lean over to whisper to Reggie:
Jesse(mc)
just ignore her. **whispers**
Reggie grins and winks at Jesse conspiratorially.
reggie (bookstore owner)
So! Ahem, it's time to introduce you to Jeremy! Jeremy?
A figure rounds the corner. And the most hot man Jesse ever seen comes into his field of vision.
Jesse(mc)
(oh my god...am I staring? Close your mouth, your jaw is hanging open, Jesse!)
reggie (bookstore owner)
Jeremy, this is Mr Jesse, Linda, Mr Jesse, this is Jeremy, your bodyguard for the event.
Jeremy smiles warmly, extending a hand to Jesse. He takes it, trying to remember how to talk.
Jeremy (ml)
hi. I'm just here to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. You can think of me as a fly on the wall.
reggie (bookstore owner)
he's being modest. he's incredible at what he does.
reggie (bookstore owner)
I've known Jeremy since he was a little one. always looking to solve mysterious, protecting his friends from bullies.
reggie (bookstore owner)
and you wouldn't know it to look at him, handsome fella, but he's quite a reader! 😄
Reggie winks slyly and speaks to Jesse in a stage whisper.
reggie (bookstore owner)
he's already bought your new book! 😄
Jeremy's cheeks turn red, but he nods and pulls out a copy of Jesse's latest novel from his back pocket.
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