Tattered Souls

Chapter 16: My Big Break

Ashley

When I come out of my room, I'm startled as sam rushes over to me and grabs both of my arms making me jump.

"ASH GET DRESSED!"

I tilt my head at her confused. "For what? It's late."

She shows me her phone and I read the text from her friend about needing a bartender for this big party tomorrow.

"He's an old college buddy of mine and remembered me talking about you wanting to do some freelance stuff. He's a pretty big producer and wants to meet you tonight. This is Big Ash!"

My eyes widen as I take in what she's saying.

"Holy shit! I have to get dressed!"

I run back into my room and throw on something half decent before jumping into the car with sam so we can head to her place to meet him.

His name is Tony and he's apparently one of the main producers in the area.

His original bartender bailed and since he knows sam has a lot of connections, he reached out.

I fiddle with my shirt as my nerves start getting to me.

This is the break I've been waiting for.

If this goes well, I can finally get out of Andy's and do what I love without limitations.

I can travel more, meet new people, and make way more money.

I take a deep breath and smile when I feel Sam's hand on mine. "Hey don't be nervous. You got this."

I nod as we pull into her driveway, a nice black Mercedes' already parked out front.

As we exit the car, a tall man gets out of the vehicle wearing a turtleneck sweater, slacks, and some vans.

"Aye tony! What's up man?"

He smiles as they dap each other up.

"Sam what's good with ya? It's been awhile."

She smiles wrapping an arm around my shoulder.

"Too long man. This is my girl I was telling you about."

He looks over at me and smiles as I extend my hand.

"Call me Ashley. It's a pleasure to meet you."

He takes her hand a places a soft kiss on the top of it.

"The pleasure is all mine miss Ashley. Now if you can mix as well as Sam here says you can, then me and you are about to get some real big things started. You think you're up for that?"

I confidently nod my head as Sam smiles down at me.

"Sounds like a good time to me."

He laughs and claps his hands together. "That's what I like to hear. Shall we go inside?"

Sam nods and leads us in.

They both sit at the bar and I get behind it making a few of my signature drinks.

He tastes each one and gives me rave reviews every time.

"You know what you're doin back there girl! You got the gig, and if this one's a hit, I've got plenty more for ya!"

I squeal a little and thank him before sam escorts him out.

Before he leaves, he says he's going to pick me up in the morning and that he's going to have everything I need set up for me.

Sam nods before escorting him out the door.

"Don't worry, I'll make sure she's ready to go!"

She closes the door and as she does, I run up and jump into her arms squealing like a school girl.