I watched as he kept watching me smiling while I was backing up. I drove off and went back home. When I got home I took off all my clothes, took a shower, and went to bed.
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I woke up the next morning prepared to do it all over again. I did my everyday morning routine and got dressed. When I finally was ready, I left home and went to work. I don't have an audition today so I guess I'll go straight to the cafe.
It took me about 45 minutes to get there because I had to stop for gas, pay a few bills, and deliver something. I was only a minute late and I know my boss is going to say something.
"You're late again," he said.
"I'm sorry but today was only a minute late," I said," That does count as progress right?"
"Every minute counts Ms. Braxton," he said.
"Yes sir," I said brushing pass him trying not to hear anything else he has to say.
I went to the back and I saw one of my closest friends clocking in.
"Hey Jo," I said.
Jo was my bestfriend since high school. She's the reason why I even have this stupid job.
"Hey pretty girl," she said hugging me.
"So I'm guessing you was late also huh?" I asked.
"Yea," she said," he was talking about I was 39 seconds late."
"Ugh," I said," I swear I hate that man, but if I didn't need the money I wouldn't even be here."
"I feel you so where would Ms. Braxton be," she asked.
"In the studio working on music with Babyface or any other famous producers trying to fulfill my dream," I replied," I promise you when I told my mama I was gonna make it on my own I sure didn't think I'll have to start in a place like this."
"Well whenever you do make it promise not to forget about me okay," she said.
"I promise," I said before being rudely interrupted by the boss man.
"Hey why aren't you ladies out there taking orders," he yelled.
We finally put our aprons on and went to work.
"Hey why aren't you ladies out there taking orders," I said mocking him.
"Hey why won't he get them tight ass pants out his ass," Jo said making me laugh.
The whole day has been hell. People were getting upset about wrong orders, fussing, and fighting, while we were just trying to get paid. The good thing about this whole day was that I got great tips and it was my time to sing on the stage. My favorite part of this whole entire job. I took my apron off and changed into a different top. I put on a shirt that showed a little bit of cleavage in the front.Very sexy in my opinion. I let my hair down and waited until my boss introduced me.
"Ladies and Gentlemen if you would please welcome one of our own workers here, the beautiful and multi talented, Ms. Toni Braxton," he said.
I walked up and he couldn't keep his eyes off of me. Then he whispered in my ear.
"Mm you clean up nice," he said I'm guessing trying to flirt.
I just smiled and walked to center stage. There wasn't a whole lot of people in the audience today, but I did see one familiar face. The guy who was here last night was here today.
