𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 | 𝐊𝐚𝐢 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫

Chapter Twenty Two

[No Boys Allowed]

Warning: Chapter contains Sexual Scenes

A week later - January 29, 1994

AUTUMN'S POV

"Auts! I need you to bust some tables!" My boss yell's as I have two trays of food in my hands; I nod and make my way out of the kitchen and over to the table I was serving. Placing the trays down in front of the family, I handed them some napkins and walked back.

I had been working for 6 hours in my 7-hour shift, which means I had an hour left of this shit hole. My feet were already giving out on me since I hadn't sat down merely to use the restroom. Breaks are non-existing for waitresses like me, or maybe my boss is just an asshole; he doesn't have many people working today, which is stupid because Saturdays get busy. I shake the thought and walk into the kitchen, dodging a cook in my way and bending down to grab a plastic bucket to clear the tables, alongside a washcloth and disinfecting spray. Placed the two items inside and walked out to the front.

As I busted a few tables and collected my tips, I heard the sound of a few men snickering as they watched me. I arched a brow, but I soon realized why they were laughing. My uniform dress had rolled up from leaning against the tables while cleaning. Letting out a huff, I threw the towel in the bucket and pushed my dress down while glaring at them. Taking the bucket and walking to a table away from them, I mumbled a spell that caused their milkshakes to explode up at their faces.

The men gasped and looked down at their drinks with confusion written all over their faces while my boss ran over to them and tried to help. I smiled to myself and tried to contain my laugh while staring up at the ceiling and biting my lip.

After 20 minutes had passed, I walked out to serve another table with irritation reflecting on my features since it was 6:20 pm and I was trying to clock out at 7 pm sharp...it just means I have to stay longer.

Eh, someone kill me.

After collecting myself, I put a smile on my face and walked over to the table, but my jaw dropped when I saw who it was...- more like who they were. Kai, Jo, and Joel were sitting at a booth with sheepish smiles on their faces once they saw me walking over. I huff in annoyance, "So you guys are the reason why I'm staying here after my shift ends?" I shook my head while Jo gasped. "Wait, really?" She sounded confused but then snapped her head over to Kai. "You said she gets out at 8 today!" Jo gave her brother a dirty look while he shrugged and leaned his cheek on his hand while resting his elbow on the table. "Same thing, right?" He said innocently, sending me his signature grin.

Joel had an arm around Jo since they sat next to each other, and Kai sat opposite. "Dude, that's hella messed up." He said over to Kai before looking at me. "Come sit with us for a little." Joel gestured me to sit across from him, and I bit my lip, looking around for my boss. As I watched him step into the kitchen, I quickly sat down by Kai and smiled over to Jo and Joel.