Pleasing

<4

5 months later

Warmth spreads over my face and shoulders as the sun peaks through my blinds and I groan. "Wakey wakey!" I hear but I sigh flickering my eyes open. "I'm up." I glare at Zenday. "Come on we got work!" She shakes me and I slowly get up. I don't mind mornings but it's not always the easiest though.

I shove the blanket off me and slide my feet in my slippers as I stretch. I throw my hair into a low bun as I walk to the kitchen quickly putting the stove on as I fill up my kettle with hot water. Usually takes 6 minutes and 25 seconds for the water to heat up for the loud noise. I go to the bathroom to quickly brush and floss my teeth and wash my face. After, I walk back to my room sliding on my outfit.

It was see through, so I slide on a white bra that sort of blends in. I always do this which is nice because then I don't have to wear more than one layer! My top is a bit too tight which makes it really see through but I always back out asking for a new size... Miss Sherad has already told us there quite expensive to order.

Heart Cafe and Heart Club

Two different things but owned into one. The heart Club is... not where I work but Zenday works there. It's not my forte to deal with harsh men. The Heart Club is just another really big club that isn't stripper material but still feeds off of that aesthetic.

I quickly go to the stove as I hear the loud squealing noise. I grab a thermos as I slide in a tea packet while pouring the hot water in it. I take a quick sip with my meds and then quickly screwing it back on. I slide on some white clean Nike slip Ons then I walk to the bathroom quickly dipping my hair under the shower wetting it. My hand moves randomly for the towel as I quickly wrap it around and I grab the gel and brush. My hair scrunches into the towel as I bend down and brush through it. My hand searches for the gel bottle on the counter.

After my hair dries, I let it on my back as I grab my purse slinging it across my chest. "Let's go girly!" I hear her say as I walk out. I smile as I open the fridge picking up my thermos. "Did you get to eat?" She asks and I shove a piece of gum into my mouth. "Uh.. no." I mumble quickly and she sighs. "Jen- I know I'm really sorry!" I apologize. "I-I didn't mean to interrupt but Zen I'll be okay! I have my tea an-and I took my meds!" I smile. She shakes her head slowly "You will eat something when we get to the cafe. Claire is filling in for me at 6." She explains and I nod. "S-so you won't be here after 6?" I gulp and she nods. "You'll be okay, right?" She asks and I nod quickly.

I'm strong! I can be an independent woman.

We quickly get out of the car and into the cafe. She says goodbye after she sees me eat a muffin. I walk around the counter seeing a yellow sticky note on the cashier.

Dear Jenny,

It's Ms. Sherad! I can't wait to see you again at 3 since it's been a while. I know Candice has been taking over for me. Hopefully he hasn't been asking for too much! Let's chat when I get back. I'll be back soon, just getting the change for the day.

- Ms. S with love

I smile at the sticky and put it aside as I slowly get everything ready.

   By the time I was finished it was 1:30. It's only 1:30 and the cafe doesn't open until 2:30. I work 2-8. So, 7 hours but it's a really great pay. $19 an hour.... I also go to college. I'm doing really well so I don't need to work much when it comes to balancing it out.
    The door chimes and I look up seeing Candice. He was such a sexy goddess. He would tease me a lot and we make jokes together but Zenday, well my whole friend group doesn't like him. They say he's a bad person to be around. He's been nice to me so far and you should always give someone a chance!

  "Hi Candice." I smile putting the last chair down. "Hey Jennifer." He smiles going in the back. "Ms. Sherad told me that she'll be coming soon." I hum following him. He nods "yeah, she texted me." He shrugs.
    I wipe the tables and sweep the floor wanting to get things done before she comes in. I open the curtains on each window and open them slightly as it's quite warm today.

Now let me just quickly get the kittens food ready. Yes, cat cafe.

5:23 PM

"Have a nice night." I wave seeing the cafe still full. I sigh and drink some water. "JEN!" I hear behind me, and I furrow my eyebrows. Oh Zenday! "Hey." I smile.

"I have to leave early but I'll see you tomorrow morning." She waves and I nod waving. "Don't forget to take meds." Zenday adds and I shoo her.

6:38 PM.
Cafe was still busy with our new menu out and we added new cats. "No." I hear behind me. "Who will wo- me- no we won't make money by that!" Comes out of a door. I slowly walk back seeing Claire arguing with Candice. "What's wrong guys?" I frown "Jenny can you please help me downstairs? It's really busy with new drinks and dancers." She whimpers and I freeze. "No! Jenny isn't capable of doing so!" He groans not looking at me. "She'll get anxious and cry and none of us want that stress on her." He continues.

"I'll be okay Candice! I've been doing r-really well!" I say confidently. Even though I wasn't. But I didn't want to look like a weak person. No one does! And my meds are making me more relaxed.

"Jennifer, you don't have to, but I would really appreciate- I'll do it." I smile tugging at my skirt. "Really? Ugh you're a life saver!" She smiles grabbing my hand and walking me downstairs. Luckily for me Zenday would practice at home on how to make the drinks so I'm pretty familiar with them.

"Can I just tweak something?" She asks and I nod confused. She slowly rolls my skirt higher, and I widen my eyes. "Claire I.. do I need to?" I ask lowly and she nods. It's fine! I'm fine. I look fine. Perfect.

I sigh as we walk down the steps and she quickly brings me to the bar stand as I make the few drinks, she needed help with. We're both quite small so she sets the step stool in front of the back cabinets. She grabs the trey "you set?" She asks and I nod quickly. It's loud as heck.

"Tropical Zen." I hear behind me. A girls voice. I smile to myself as I shake the ice quickly. As I pour the drink quickly in the glass, I turn back around facing her. "Here you go." I smile as I take the 5 bills. 5 dollars for a dang drink?

"Are you new?" She tilts her head and I nod. "Where's Zenday? I like her." She pouts sipping her drink. "I-uh not sure she couldn't stay all night." I say making a few more drinks for others. She hums looks around.

2 Guys- men? Males? Whatever.

"We want the firecracker." If a voice could sound like the thunder this would be it. I nod biting my lip. Grabbing the ice, I hear shuffling. I turn and see them lean closer across the counter with the no name women. "Y-yes?" I ask shaking the orange liquid. "Did you get our order?" One of them asks with attitude. "Y-yes sir." I mumble turning around grabbing the glasses. I walk around to the fridge quickly grabbing the frozen lemon slices and popping them into them.

"Guys don't!" I hear.