The Way of The Tide

a trip?

*King*
I woke up a bit and yawned, noticing I was in a bed of red sheets. The comforter was weighted, making me want to stay. I smiled a bit and sat up to see the red curtains around me.

"When did I end up here?" I got out of bed and noticed the Boss was asleep on his couch. I smiled. He was to kind to let me sleep here. I ran off downstairs to get his breakfast. Poor man was probably starved. I had gotten changed into my suit first, putting on my makeup to cover my freckles, false lashes to accent my green eyes, and purple eye shadow to match my green eyes. I smiled. "Handsome as ever." I got downstairs and picked up the Boss' meal. I skipped back to the office to find the Boss on the couch looking around for me.

"Oh! King, there you are." I smiled and nodded.

"Morning sir, thank you for taking me in for the night. I was rather beat from the long hours of the day yesterday." I set the food at his desk and turned on my heel to leave when he called me in.

"King, have you been sleeping alright?" The Boss asked me. I tried to keep myself from lying, since well Wheezy said he can sense lies.

"Not particularly well sir. Sometimes my um... anxieties keep me awake." I didn't want to tell him about my horrible dreams. The mishmash of faces that filled my mind at night, that I could never remember when I awoke. He looked to me and got up, coming close to me.

"King, you can always come to me when you're upset or need anything." He had bent down to my level, and was staring me in the eyes, making it hard to hold in all my feelings and confusion.

"I... I see so many faces." He nodded and pulled me into a hug. "So many faces I don't recognize or know.... so many voices I can't match names too..." I started crying, and felt so overwhelmed. What was I to do?... With so many memories? Soon... I felt so safe in his arms, and couldn't help but relax. I smiled a bit as he held me closer. No one had ever made me feel more cared for. Eventually I heard the bell for opening and pulled from the hug. "Oh my, Boss I best get going!" 

I ran off to the front lobby, immediately getting to work. I didn't want to leave his side to work... but this was my job. As I got things together for the day, that feeling of warmth and love lingered over me. I smiled and giggled to myself a bit, thinking about the Boss. He sat at his table in the back quietly. He never really talked to anyone but my coworkers and I. He was a lot more shy than people painted him out to be. I served him his drink that he always started off with. He smiled to me and took the drink. I don't know why... but that smile seemed a bit brighter today. I ran off to do my job. I still was trying to understand why he'd let me in his bed? He was rather private about his room, well except with me when I needed to drop things off. I kept working around later into the afternoon. I kept hearing chat amongst my employees that there was some sort of trip they were planning? It all seemed so odd. Where would they even go? Eventually I realized I was serving one to many tables by myself!

"Where in the Hell is Wheezy!?" I barged into the breakroom to find everyone talking over a map, but they all looked to me in shock at my pure anger. "I have waited and served every table on my own! Where are my dealers and waiters?!" I normally wasn't a cross person, but they left me all alone out there with no support! I could normally handle some time alone on the floor but it's been a while.

"King! Oh my goodness we are so sorry!" Wheezy apologized for everyone. I sighed a bit and nodded. "Well, it's good you came King! We need help. Every year, we have this sorta company wide trip, and the Boss is letting us pick this time! We all decided that since you're new that you should decide! Anywhere in particular you'd like to go?" I was surprised as all eyes were on me. 

"Oh my I never really thought about that... but maybe the beach? I have never been to one!" Everyone cheered, seeming to love the idea. Soon running off to do their jobs. I giggled. What a fast meeting. Wheezy smiled to me and waved for me to sit down. "Oh I wish I could, but the Boss will probably call for me. I ran back to the main lobby to see the employees talking to the Boss. I laughed a bit and waved to him, running to stop a fight.

*Devil*
"Boss Boss! We figured out where he wanted to go!" My employees bombarded me with telling me that King wanted to go to a beach for the upcoming casino wide trip. I was more than ecstatic to do something kind for him. My employees and I couldn't help but appreciate the work and dedication this man had to this casino. I noticed King talking to Mr.Harper again... and I was getting more anxious for his safety. I know... it's not up to me who King wants to be around, but I had to admit that him being around Harper made me anxious... but I heard that angelic laughter.

"Oh Harper! You dirty dog!" He gently punched the other man's arm. King's laugh was contagious... and his smile was absolutely heavenly. A demon such as myself... was aware I could never be apart of King's life. I'd be a stain to his reputation. I wanted to some capacity... to be more than just coworkers, but I was never sure of what words to use. King came over to me with that lovely smile.

"Sir! I heard of the company wide beach trip! Could we get dinner wherever we go? I really want to try fresh fish." I smiled at the sweet but simple request.

"Of course, My King." He smiled and ran off with a wave. Such an angel....