restless_heart_syndrome_

Chapter 49

Britt: After my very *sympathetic* conversation with Mike's friend, I was sick with being treated like that.Mike tried to call me several times, but I didn't answer. *If his friends attack someone for no reason, he can't be much better* I thought to myself.About 2 weeks ago I deleted his cell phone number and concentrated on my life.Because of Sara's Oscar performance in my former restaurant, I lost my job.Today was my first day in a new restaurant.The job interview went great, but the doubts remained.I was uncomfortable explaining why I was fired.I can't say that a friend of Mike Dirnt ruined everything.The boss would probably react just like Sara.The first shift was very relaxed.The customers were pleasant, and my colleagues were very friendly.I noticed one colleague in particular.At first I thought I was just imagining it, but he seemed to be flirting with me.After the painful experience with Sara and the constant dumping from Mike, I felt very flattered.He was a blond, handsome man.With short hair and bright light blue eyes.He had something of that typical bad boy image.Somehow, I seem to have a thing for men like that. "Do you want one?" He asked me and held out a cigarette as we were taking a lunch break outside.I wasn't actually a smoker, but I didn't want to answer with no. "Sure" I replied with a smile. He came closer and carefully lit it up.Already after the first breath I noticed how I had to start coughing.He laughed briefly and said, "no smoker, hmm? You could have said no, would have been no problem.My name is Logan, you're Brittney right? Nice to meet you" he said with a little smile on his face and held out his hand to me.I noticed how I blushed slightly *that was embarrassing* "Yes, I'm Britt" I said mumbling and returned the handshake.We had a little small talk, and the whole time I noticed Logan was a true gentleman.Outwardly he looked like a macho, a typical ass, but behind the handsome face there seemed to be a nice guy. "Do you have a boyfriend?" he asked carefully when we were cutting vegetables in the kitchen. "No..." I stammered confused.He noticed very quickly that I grimaced into a sad expression. "Did he hurt you?" He asked worried...