Viv 10- Waiting and working

When I arrive at Witches Den mid afternoon the next day for the afternoon slash evening shift, I’m surprised to find Malachi is already at the bar waiting. He usually comes in the evening.

“He’s been waiting here since we opened. He was asking for you. I offered to text you but he said he didn’t want to bother you and that he would wait.” Ruby confides in me quietly when I reach the bar. He’s been