While the name did sound familiar, I couldn't place a face to it. I distanced myself from everyone after That Day and have forgotten everyone, well everyone except for Ben... I shook my head saying, "I don't. I have work to do now." With that I walked away hoping to never see him again. The entire time after that, Daniel sat in the booth for as long as he could trying to strike up a conversation as I passed by.
By the time he left I left out a sign in relief and continued on with my day. By the time my work ended it was near to nine pm. I quickly changed and rushed out the door when suddenly a hand grabbed my wrist, I shifted my body ready to throw a punch at the person only to see it was Daniel. I shuttered in shock, "Da-Daniel!?? What the hell man?!" I pulled my hand back demanding he let me go. Daniel raised both hands in a show of surrender apologizing, "Sorry man, I wanted to catch you before you could disappear on me again..." I let out the breath I was holding and went on, "Dude, listen up alright. I don't remember you okay? And to be honest I don't want to either. So, let's forget we ever met, yeah?" I patted his shoulder once and took off running again. I glanced at my watch and saw I was already late for my next job. I swore out loudly as I pushed my legs to run even faster. Once I reached the bar "Sweet Kiss" I quickly went around the back and to the lockers and got changed into my bartender uniform. Jacob- my boss, wouldn't mind but I still hated being late.
Jacob gave me one of his easy smiles as he poured a guy his glass of whiskey. I quickly rushed to help him, apologizing along, "Sorry Jac, someone stopped while I got off my other job."
"Don't worry 'bout it Arch. I wanted to ask if you'd be able tohandle tonight on your own? My girls need me home earlier tonight." I smiled athim replying, "Of course, I'll be fine. And tell them I said hi." Jacob lookedat me gratefully as he threw the keys to me and went to the back shouting,"Close up earlier if you get tired." I didn't reply since he couldn't see menor would he hear me. Jacob was a single dad of a pair of really cute girls-Jeanne and Lizanne, the twins inherited their mum's name- Anne, when she diedafter giving birth to them. I babysit the twins if Jacob has to get off late orcan't make it home early enough.
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An Illusion In White
Short StoryBeing trapped in the past can be hard. Very hard. But what about when you trap your yourself and choose to forget those who care? Arch Miller cannot forget about Ben, his childhood friend who died earlier than he should have. Confused and lost Arch...
