Playing It Cool (H.S. AU) ON HOLD

Chapter 5

Previously in Playing it Cool:

I walked across the street and stood outside the Bar rethinking to see if this is a good idea. What’s the worst that could happen? You could not get the job and have to get a boring one... my subconscious told me. Hesitating, I finally walked in and saw a woman at the bar table, wiping the chestnut coloured counter table.

"It's a bit early for a drink, hun." the lady told me.

"I know, I’m looking for a job."

*

The woman from behind the counter scanned me from head to toe, I feel conscious about myself but I could've guessed why she's eyeing me this way, probably thinking why a girl like me would want to work in a bar. I know its probably not the best job i could get, or so i think so, but i want to take a risk and just have fun while I can on this trip.

“Come and take a seat Miss.” The barista said to me, pointing to a stool in front of her. I feel uncomfortable as i walk towards her and take a seat on the stool like what she told me.

"Water?" She asks.

"Yes please." I murmured. She gets out two glasses and filling both of them with water. While she's doing so. I had time to get a better look at her, she look as if she's in her late 20’s, brown hair in a messy bun. She wears a beige coloured tank top with a name tag that says ‘Annie’. She looks too young to be a manager.

"What's your name love? She said, smiles brightly.

"Arianna Harrison with two 'n's." I said, "but please call me aria."

"Annie." Annie said, holds out her hand. I take it firmly and shakes it.

"Can I trust you enough that you are old enough to drink?" She jokes and writes my name down in a clipboard. I nod.

"Great! So, what made you decided that you wanted to work in a bar?” Annie asked. I'm more comfortable now after Annie's small joke. I take a snip of water and collects my thoughts.

“Well, I'm from california. I didn't bring a large amount of money and I saw your hiring sign in the window so I thought that this could be a fun job and I bet it pays well.” I smiles before taking another sip of the water.

"Interesting," she said and added more things on the paper under my name.

"Have you had any other job experiences?" Annie looks up at me with her  eyes before returning to writing again.

"I got my first job at the fourteen of age at a Coffee shop, I worked there until recently that I have to come to London."

"Oh that's cool" Annie smiles. "Well if you can just leave your cell number here. I will contact you as soon as I can and tell you if you had gotten the job or not." She smiles generally and hands me the pen.

I write down my contact number and she leads me to the door.

She hugs me before I head out the door and whispered against my hair, "I really want you to work for me than the other girls that had came."

I was shocked but returned the hug momentarily.

*

After leaving the bar, still shocked at what she told me. Does that mean she wants to hire me? I really hope so. My thoughts runs wild as I continued walking back to my hotel. I felt my phone vibrates in my back pocket. Pulling it out I see that I got a text from Zoey.

Hey girl, just got out of of the university.

Wanna meet up at my room??

I smiled and tapped in a respond.

Yeah sure, first a quick stop at the

super market for food,i’ll come

after,  think i got a job.. text me

your room number when you

get in. :)

My phone vibrates once again moments after I pressed send.

Awesome! Sure thing. Later :)

I pushed the phone back to where it belongs and soon spotted Supermarket down the road.

Well, will you look at that. What a coincidence. Walking through the sliding doors of the supermarket, I grab a basket and go through the aisle, scanning for food that I need from the large selections on the shelves. My cart soon filled with food that I will need for a sandwich. What can you do without the daily sandwiches.

I need plates too.. I don't want to eat on the table. And utiles. I sighed and grabbed those as well.

I made my way to the cash register, being greeted by a sweet looking old lady.

“Hello, love.” She gives me a warm smile. Her accent rolls off her tongue and I liked the way british accents sound, "How are you?"

“Hello, I'm good.” I greet back smiling and watches the objects goes through the scanner.

After she checks all the items out and bidding the sweet lady goodbye, I grab my bags and start walking back to the apartment.

*

The walk back to the apparent was short but wasn't easy while lifting one bag and a box of breakable dishes. I knew I should've gotten the plastic plates.

By the time I reaches the front door I was already sweating and gasping for breath. I pushed the key in and the lock and the door squeezes in respond.

After I have put the food in the fridge and plates in the cupboard, i was exhausted. I made my way to the couch trying to catch some breath and maybe browse some Instagram since I haven't been on there for quite a long time. Before I scroll pass through a picture of a cat, my phone buzzes once again.

It was from Zoey.

Just got in. Room 49

on the 9th floor. :) cya

soon.

I typed in a few words and got back up onto my feet again.

Okay, on my way, cya.

Grabbing the keys that was left on the counter and put my shoes back on. I walked out and locked the door behind me. Heading towards the elevator. The doors slides open seconds later and I was glad that it was empty. After pushing the button 9. I tapped my feet on the elevator floor to the beat if the classical, elevator music. seems ages later, the door slides open again with a ding. I bolted down the hall walk out and looked for the right number on each doors.

Just when i was about to knock on the door my phone buzzed from my pocket. The contact stated unknown. I frowned and taped on the box.

You are the right person that we are looking for. congratulations and we are looking forward to see you on Friday 6:00pm to start on your training.

                                            Love, Annie

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Sorry I havent updated in a long time, I was going to update a couple days ago but family news got in the way. Anyways, I will write more and update sooner then I usually do :P I hope

*PICTURE OF ANNIE ON THE SIDE*

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