Kiss the Girl

Chapter 7 "RAIN CHECK"

It's another day at the café. I am starting to get the hang of all the things going on around here. AJ will always come for breakfast, followed by Jessie who will annoy me by asking me out. By the way, ever since AJ showed up, Carol, has been... well, let's say "a little nicer" to us and her nagging has lessen. I'm still thinking about what Lizzy said about AJ's ex-girlfriend Sam. I felt sorry for her. The break-up must have been really bad for AJ to drown herself and close her door to everything including her family. That is why even though I find her arrogant at times, I can't seem to hate her or be pissed at her. Sometimes, I feel like hugging her whenever I see those sad blue eyes. I want to make her happy with the small things that she...

"KRISTINA!!" yelled Carol.

"Y...Yes! What's the matter?" her voice snapped me out of my thinking.

"What's the matter? I should be the one asking you that question! You've been staring into nothingness for a while now! I've been calling your name but you don't hear me. Damn, girl! Get yourself ready! We're opening in five minutes."

"Oh, I'm sorry Carol. I just remembered... some... something!" Oh my Kristina, stop daydreaming! What is wrong with you? She is not your concern and you are not her concern either! Get your shit together! Geez!

I pulled up the curtains from the windows then I started wiping the tables clean. I heard the bell from the door ring.

Alright! Time to get busy. I approached the customer reading the newspaper. Hmm... AJ is a bit early today. I thought to myself. I took a deep breath and—

"Good morning! What can I get you?" I asked with a smile.

"How about a "YES" on a plate with a tall glass of "YOU"? As she puts down the newspaper.

I was surprised to see Jessie. My goodness, she is here to ask me out again. The smile I had before turned into pursed lips.

"How about a "NO" and a bowl of cereal?" I irritably replied.

"Kristina, why do you keep on saying no? I am tired of your rejection. That's it I'm—"

Oh good! I think she will finally leave me alone. She finally gets it!  That I don't want to go out with her EVER.

"—staying here until your shift ends or until you say yes!" As she continued.

"WHAT? Are you loco? Don't you have anything to do like a "job" besides from pestering me? My answer will still remain "NO" so deal with it! Now, scram!!" I angrily said while gesturing her to go.

"But I still need to eat breakfast right? I think I'll have that bowl of cereal now, love." she rebutted.

"Fine. I'll go get your cereal and don't ever call me love." I gave her a pissed-bitch look and headed to the kitchen.

"Lizzy, can you go fix Jessie a bowl of cereal? My brain literally hurts because of her. That girl won't take no for an answer!" I suddenly feel not so good now. I can hear my heart pounding as the pain in my head pulsates.

"Alright. I'll cover for you. Here, have some water. Maybe this will help you calm down and also, take deep breaths okay?" as she handed me a cold glass of water.

"Thank you, Lizzy." I smiled at her. She went ahead to prepare Jessie's order and immediately handed it to her.

Couple of hours passed and I'm still feeling under the weather. My head still aches and my body just feels so tired. I looked at my watch and it says 2:15 PM, few more hours to go till 4PM. I can do this.