Strong (Sequel to SOML)

Chapter 3

I have decided no definite person is going to play Genevieve. I'll just be using pictures of what she's doing.
I don't want to put a face to a character I made.

"Please." I whine.

"I said no." He tells me.

"I don't see why I cant." Throwing my arms in the direction of the table.

"It's not time yet."

"When will it be huh? When will I get to say it. I'm sick of this, the fake name; I'm just sick of everything." My fingers move the piece of hair in my face to behind my ear.

"Patients." Gary rubs my back as I find my breath. "I think they're ready to order."

Grabbing the notepad and pen from the counter. Sluggishly I make my way over. I notice Liam's missing. Hope he's okay.

Putting a fake smile on my face I stop in front of the booth. "Hi I'm Alice I'll be your server. What can I get you to drink?" I ask as I sigh.

Poising my left hand as I wait for them to speak. I stare at Zayn. I miss my bubba. I miss him so damn much. I'm here bubba! I'm not dead!

"Uh yes....I'll have a pepsi." Louis says.
The other three agree.

Simply nodding I write it down. I then look up at them. "I'll be back with those drinks." Flashing them a dazzling smile I walk back.

Filling up the last glass I place it on the circle tray. Lifting it up I walk back over to them.

They haven't changed a bit, not one bit. Har is still the same, except he's got longer hair and flashes his small man pecks more often. Louis hasn't changed at all besides more facial hair. Looks good on him. Zayn, oh my bubba you look great. He has all the side shaved off except for some hair that flops. Then there's Ni Ni no more braces, he's blue eyes still shine. Same laugh even. Oh I miss Sir Ni Ni so much.

"Umm...Hello? Alice?"

Snapping back to reality I realize I was staring. God that's creepy. Clearing my throat I speak. "Sorry, just thinking."

"Its alright love." Harry tells me.

Deeper voice even. They grew up just as much as I did. I shoot him a closed smile. Placing the drinks down at the designated spot. Grabbing my pad and pen from the pocket. Yet again I poise my pen over my pad, ready to write.

I write down what they want to eat. "Okay I'll get that going." I tell them.

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"Okay here you guys are just call me over when you want the check."

I walk away not before I watch them dig in. They begin to talk and laugh. I want that. I wanna be with you guys. I wanna be with Li Li.

"You okay?" Gary ask.

Looking up at him as I tighten my ponytail. No I'm not Gary. I'm gonna be 15 in a couple weeks and I'm working at Nandos as a waitress while my brother rots in sadness and grief.

Oh not to mention that I can't tell them I'm alive all because of some publicity, fame, money thing.

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Wiping the table as they have left. Picking up the plates and glasses as I wipe down the table. God I feel like a servant girl.

"Ready to go home?"

Coming out of the kitchen I wipe my wet hands on my apron. Nodding I untie it from the back. Slipping on my coat I zip it up. Taking my hair out of its boring ponytail and placing a beanie on my head.