The Unexpected

Chapter 34

It's been a day since things started going down.

I decided to go back to my old job to get it back.
"Payson are you sure you wanna go back now?"
"Yes Taylor I can't stay here"
She nodded and we headed into the diner.

I went to the back to see my boss.
"I'm sorry Payson for what happened"
"It's ok, I came to ask for my job back"
"So soon?, are you sure Payson with the media?"
I haven't even really looked at the media that much.
"Yes, please I need it"
"Alright we need a closer back so"
"Thank you"
"Can you start now?"
"Yes"
My boss hands me my uniform and I go to the bathroom and change then start my shift.

I had some of the younger crowd ask me what happened but I told them politely as I can that "I just need some time and I choose not to answer at this time" mostly they back off.
Some girls ask me for a picture, there's some who just stare at me, thinking i was either one just using Damon, even though it was really the other way around or I guess we were both using each other, I got money and a Jeep which I drove in and I'm back at working at a diner for crying out loud and Damon got the public back on his side. Well was starting to.

I continue my work until I see....
Sasha?
He ask my boss something and comes to me.
"Payson"
I turn and say "Sasha hi"
"Can I talk to you?"
"Yeah sure"
We walk outside and Sasha starts
"Payson I know what happened and let me say yes Damon is a jerk, but this time Payson he didn't mean it, Ashley the girl he slept with, she's from his past more of a hook up, but Damon did quit when he was with you, the one time you weren't there she came and the rest is history, now I don't believe she's pregnant for real"
I looked at him confused and he took that as a sign to keep going.
"I think she wanted you and Damon to break up and cause a scene"
"But how can you prove it?" I ask.
" I'm getting that covered but Payson you can't be here, you need to stay with Damon until this is all cleared"
"Heck no this thing is over Sasha when the drama started"
"Payson you can't go back to this waitress girl"
"This is all I've ever been and will be!!"
"No, not no more Payson your never going to be the same again"
"Really? Watch me"
I try to walk away but Sasha grabbed my hand and said "no Payson you won't, Damon ,did you know he sent your book to a publisher?"
"What?"
"Payson Damon loves you, I've never seen that man do anything for barely anyone, he sent your book to a publisher, you have a meeting in two weeks, there emailing you the info"
I don't know what to say.
"Payson think on it, your not going to be the same, you can still be a model with Damon or not"
"I've got to get back to work"
I walk away and the last thing Sasha says is "Payson you can't go back to this old life, it's already changed whether you wanna accept it or not"
I walk in and finish my shift thinking of everything Sasha told me.

I might be getting my book published, finally my dream but I just can't believe Damon did this for me.

Was what Sasha said really true?
But then again he can't love me. Right?
Like he's Damon but I saw a change in Damon.

I tell Taylor everything and she's freaked
"What!!? A publisher that's crazy and amazing!!"
"I know but Taylor"
"No but's Payson, you know it's true, your life has changed but your trying to go back to your old life because it's safer, because that's all you've ever known"
I don't say anything.
"Payson you need to go to the meeting, you need your work published, this is your dream"
I sigh knowing she's right.
I nod and finish cleaning up to shut down the diner.
"And Damon well I can't believe he did this but I think he does like you in some way, but it's your choice on if you want him in your life or not"
I nod again.
"I gotta get going but have a great rest of your night Payson"
"Bye Taylor"
I finish cleaning up and shut down. I lock up the diner and go in my Jeep and head to my apartment.

I do know one thing for sure, I'm so glad I don't have my old crappy car again and I don't have to walk home in the dark.
That is one good thing that came out of this, and maybe even getting published.

Once I get home I turn on my phone and look to see I got a few messages  and I looked to see it was, one was Damon and another is Carter and Victoria .

Damon: hi Payson I know your probably going to ignore this and that's fine, but i just want to say I'm sorry, just know that I didn't intend for this to happen and I would like to explain but I know it's up to you, I do like you Payson and I hope we can be on good terms again
Carter: hey Payson just wanted to check in and say hey. And just know Damon comes from a good place, please hear him out, I haven't seen Damon love a girl before, he loves you even if he doesn't say it yet.
Victoria: hey girl, how are you holding up?
I answered Victoria but that was it.
Payson: hey Victoria I'm doing ok.
I shut my phone off and got up off the couch and decided to cook dinner.

I know I should hear him out but I don't want to right now.
But I know deep down I like him as well.
I know I felt like I had more of a purpose, instead of just a waitress.
I got to meet great people and I had fun going places and seeking adventure.
It wasn't a job, it was a life.
And I never wanted it to end.
But here I am back in my studio apartment with no Alice  or Tina doing my hair and makeup and picking out the most gorgeous clothes.
No Nikki just being there for me when I was scared as heck to model.
No Damon, being ourselves, sharing our passions, and just love hanging out together.
No more of it all.
But why does everyone keep saying nothing is normal again?
So what if I have a meeting to get published.
So what if I was a model and I don't know what happens now. I went back to my old job so.
And so what if people ask me what happened and want my picture.
I'm still the same me. Or am I?