𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

chapter 1 ~ Euphoria

EUPHORIA ♡

"One day. You'll be able to make people smile, by serving their goods and wants. I'm sure you'll be such a grown up and friendly girl when you get into your dream University, Euphoria."

Those words were the words that were locked in my brain. What my mama said before she passed away from cancer. That was when I was ten, Now living with my grandparents. My father was in prison for 37 years for murder and kidnapping. He cheated on my mom for another woman, and that woman was the one my father was possessing over. Honestly, the idea of possessing over a person, as if they're your treasure, is just stupid.

Well, that was 10 years ago. I'm in my dream University. And learning about Theatre and Drama. However, I can't be an actor just yet... that's too fast, and I don't have enough money to actually be an actor.

"Hm, I know. Maybe apply as a waitress at a really posh restaurant? They give you a decent amount of cash every shift done." My best friend, Sofie suggested to me on the other line of the phone. I tapped my nails on the wooden desk.
"Really? It depends what restaurant it is though, because I wanna apply to a decent and not-so-crowded one." I said, Sofie's eyes lit up in excitement.
"I know which one, maybe try La Beau Sol. It's decent in there. Besides, they put up a poster saying they are in need of staff. You seriously should apply to that restaurant." My eyebrows raised. La Beau Sol, huh? Sounds like the kind of restaurant to me.

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A week later, I applied for an interview, and I got in. Relief washed over me as I thought, I can finally work for money, and I can pay for my Grandfather's illness.
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"No! No, no! Don't leave me here... please!"
....Ah. I keep remembering that trauma. I can't pull it out my brain for some reason. But I just didn't think much of it.

I changed into my waitress blouse and put my light blue hair up in a French braid. Deep breaths, Euphoria. This is your first day of work, I'm sure it will be just fine. All I have to do is take orders, and bring orders. Like mama said, bring smiles.

I arrived. I took an inhale, then an exhale before I pushed the door knob. My eyes laid on such a beautiful inside, shiny chandeliers, black and white tiled floors, and golden pillars connected to the inside when I stepped in. A little carpet laid on the tiled floor said 'Bienvenidos a La Beau Sol'. I'm Assuming that's in Spanish.

I headed to the manager's office. I suppose that's where I get to know more about my job. I knocked three times, as I heard a masculine and low voice call to me.

I came in, and immediately my eyes widened. Tall male, brunette, dark eyes, and oh my god. Broad shoulders. He was wearing a suit, and a maroon red-ish tie. He smiled as he got up from his laptop. God damn, he's taller than me. I'm about the height of his chin. I began ashaming my height.
"Hm? Ah, my new employee. Euphoria, I'm guessing? Welcome to La Beau Sol. You will be working here." The manager said. Darn, his voice sounds like a melody, I could listen to it for eternity.

What the hell? Euphoria, falling in love with my boss already? Keep yourself together.

"Yes, that would be me."
"Good, I've been expecting you. Now, I'll cover everything for you. And then I'm sure you'll handle your new job here nicely." He smiled, so I smiled back.

He suddenly leaned closer to me, right towards my ear.
"Your name is very beautiful, dear..." He softly whispered.

Oh my god- no, no, no, no- that did not just happen. What the hell do I say? On the first day, I'm already blushing. My cheeks blossomed to a bright red color.
"Okay- um... t- thank you."

Goddamn, oh my god- he actually said my name is beautiful.
"Euphoria... sounds like a name of an angel." He winks. That only made my cheeks blossom to red more. At this point, I'm just standing there, like a boiling tomato about to be made into bolognese sauce.

Just stay calm, maybe he'll just stop later on. He might be joking aswell.