◇*Krystal*◇

The second encounter

Chapter 5

I walked into Danny's and greeted every worker in there including uncle Danny, he was grateful to see me . It has been week since we last saw each he has been busy since he is a businessman . I walked out of the changing room and went to the bar to find Micheal.

"You arrived early for a weekend" he smiled forcing me to smile too.

"So I have heard, Is it too early?" I asked him, I was little confused. I did want to be here early because I didn't want to face any of twins or Florida. But it's barely nine in the morning.

"For a teenager like you, I think yes" he wiped the bar counter. I realized that Joyce was not in yet, I was used to her than any other worker even though they are friendly to me. "There's a new customer coming " he pointed the door that just opened.

My heart stopped on seeing him getting inside, after a week of not thinking of him not seeing him, today he choose to appeare at my work place. Early this morning he looks fresh and more handsome with his casual clothe than when he is in school uniform. I watched as he walked the same booth I remember Betty and sat the first time I stepped in Danny's and promised to come back.

"Stop staring, go to him" I felt Micheal breath close to my neck as he whispered, I jerked and stared at him awkwardly questioning his recently closeness.

I was nervous as I walked toward Judas, if Joyce was here I would have asked her to serve him and I would inform her he was Judas, she would have really go crazy about it. But there's no one, Micheal as the bartender was busy cleaning the bar other waiter were busy helping the chef it will be very awkward to ask one of them to serve him. It will totally bring attention towards me and they will think I have a crush on him, which I didn't want that.

"Hello" I said heavily to him, when his eyes met mine and his face brighten. I know we met once and the restaurant was so empty Micheal could hear anything from my side, so before he could say any of our encounter I spoke. "What would you want today?" I remember Joyce telling me I should always put a smile when serving so the customers could feel welcome. I smiled wide with nervousness eating up bit by bit.

"I didn't get time to read up the menu" he grinned and look at my uniform which I guessed. "Maybe if you don't mind choosing for me?"

"No, thank you" I forgot all the thing Joyce to not be rude. This respond was so rude if she was around she was going to hit my head. "Do call me when you reach to your decision " I said turn my back to as I leave.

Again the door opened two other customer came inside, I smiled at the two women. They seemed like they are a regular customer, they didn't bother for the menu they just ordered their food. I delivered their order to the chef only to find three more costumers I was thankfully when Joyce got insde but at the corner of eye Judas was watching from the beginning, I felt shy and more nervous. I truly hated the way he makes me feel.

Worse, when Joyce had to attend other customer i had no choice but to go back to him. I smiled brightly but still nervous and he smiled back I was hoping he got offended by my rudeness or behaviour back then but he seems calm and full of spirit. There was a smile that turned people including me and most amazing thing was the dimple on the left side of his cheek.

"Am hoping you have a choice?" I asked him.

"Yes, can have three hot samosas and Zanzibar tea I guess much spices are needed. It's what the island is,full spices " I smiled, not for his word but for the part that he thinks he has sense of humour, how funny.

"Your order will be here in a minute " I said walking into the kitchen.

I came back with order he was glad to see me I could see from the lightness of his face. I place his food and the table without looking at him even though my body was inch away from him. I walked to the bar sitting with Joyce and Micheal who were busy into their topic. All the customers were served.

Joyce tap my hand. "Hey, who is the young handsome over there?" She asked me.

"I thought you would know him" she rolled her eyes, I seriously thought she knew Judas. "He is Judas the billionaire "

She gasped, her eyes threatened to pop out of her Arabic face and stared at Judas. I smiled knowing from the heart she wanted to scream so badly. Joyce was not too old she is four eyes old than me which makes her twenty one. She is pretty an Arabic girl, A muslim who doesn't want to cover her hair and body. She is quite a funny lady to hangout with just that our age difference makes it difficult.

"Why didn't you tell me?" She screamed like a little girl gathering the attention to us. I glance at Judas he just smirked at us it's obvious he knew we were talking about him. "Damn, look at the smirk it's for killing. I wish I was young, he is so quite like say he is"

"It's never too late, beside you are not that old. The fine boy would want an Arabic girl so his kids could have a colour" Micheal said in sardonic way that I understand.

I was wary over Micheal, I don't feel secured with him since that thing earlier. He was weird even though he never leered on me but my instict can't be wrong fot not trust him.

I didn't want to talk more about anything I just let them continue their conversations while I went to check on my phone. There was message from Betty.

Ready for the big night, girl?

I smiled to the message then I remember when Florida said she didn't want me to anywhere today. I didn't want to disappoint Betty for any reason so I wrote back.

I am, I will see you soon.

Are you at Danny's?. She responded immediately. I told her yes I was at Danny and hid the fact that Judas was hear too.

I will come later at noon, so we can go shopping for dresses. I can't believe I have non to wear and I want us to look dashing. I smiled.

You silly girl, but I will wait. I wrote back the message and put my phone in my pocket.

I glanced at Judas side, he was done with his food and was in his two feet. I ought to walk to him but surprisingly he was coming this side, he smiled at us but looking at me I don't know how I know he was smiling at me.

"Hi" Joyce, her voice was different more of seductive but Judas chuckled and hi back. He then look at me.

"Where can I pay?" He asked at me. I just stared at him couldn't answer him, he affects so badly.

"Here" Joyce answered to him. He moved a his wallet from his pocket and I heard Joyce gasped and whispered. "The guy got a wallet " I almost laughed. Do I always get people who are crazy like Betty and Joyce close to me.

Judas offered the money to Joyce then stared back at me. "I didn't get to ask actual since our first encounter, but I saw you at school..."

"Yes school, if you would like to know about school stuff it isn't a right time" I was totally crazy. If I call Betty and Joyce crazy there's no disagreement that I am a maniac. Am sure Joyce and Micheal knew I was not okay, my response might have hurt I could see from his frown but hid it with a smile.

"I wanted to know you better, but anyway there's a party tonight are you coming?" He asked.

What should I say, no or yes. Am confused like hell i just nodded to him. He bid a farewell to us and walked of the restaurant.

"You're not so good talking to guys. Aren't you?" Joyce said that made sighed. " I could give you tips"

"Nope thank you" I quickly disagreed, I knew her capability and am not sure I want that.

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Betty did come, I asked for a leave for two hours to do shopping with her. We walked into different shops and we found the right dresses. Betty found a purple silky smooth dress and mine was aquamarine dress but wasn't a long sleeve. We bought other things like makeup and also mask it is a mask party.

"I have a problem" I stared.

"Don't tell me you are not coming while you promise you would " she winced.

"It's not that" I paused giving her and myself to breath. "Florida forbidden me to come, but I want to come"

"Why did she do that?" She asked and annoyed. "Will Bethany and Beatrice come"

"Yes they would," i stared at her face, it was visible to see how annoyed she is.

"I won't let you stay" she spoke confidently about it.

"And how you planning that?" I asked her.