The sunlight shone through the thin curtains of my dorm.
I got up, and got a shower. I came out with the towel wrapped around my damp body, my wet hair dripped down my back.
I dried my hair and tied it in a ponytail. Then I got my work uniform out my wardrobe.
It was a grey polo shirt with the white and red Dina's Diner logo on the top left pocket. I threw on some jeans and made my way to my breakfast shift.
Once I had parked I went round the back and picked up my apron.
9:30 and the customers are already flooding in. I was working the till then He came in. How did he find me?
"Morning stranger" he sounded more cheerful than at the party.
I had to treat him like a customer.
"Good morning Sir, could I take your order?" I made it sound like it was a chore.
"You got my note, right? We are still on for tonight."
"Are you eating in or take away." I began to get agitated. I couldn't raise my voice, I'd just draw attention I myself.
My boss came from the kitchen of the diner.
"Ariana, Is this man bothering you?" If I say yes, he'll get thrown out. If I say no, he won't get the point I don't want to go out with him.
"No. I can handle it"
He disappeared back into the kitchen.
"See you at 7." He winked,then walked off out the diner before I could say anything. Shit.
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My shift ended at 5. Now I have this dreaded dinner. Where is he taking me?
I walk into my dorm. Valerie is sitting at her desk studying with her loud music through her headphones.
I went straight to my wardrobe and took out a black jeans and a white blouse. I looked.. Nice, I guess.
6:30. I lay on my bed and waited.
"Aw, you look lovey Ri, who's the lucky fella?" Val sat down beside me.
What do I say? She gave me a warning and I ignored it.
"Just a guy, I met him on the Internet" I lied.
"Come on! You can tell me. We share everything with each other"
"Are you hungry? You know what! Let me make you dinner. It's only fair 'cos I'm going out" I tried to change the conversation. As I stood up she pulled me back down on to the bed to sit again.
"Sooner or later, I'll find out" she smiled and let go of my wrist.
I'd lost track of time because Valerie was talking so much. I went to put my black pumps on.
Knock, Knock.
I ran out the bedroom, trying to beat Valerie but I failed. She opened the door. Her jaw dropped. She looked at me.
What had I gotten myself into?
