Johnny Castle's Second Chance (COMPLETED)

Chapter 3

Charlotte got dressed and went down stairs into her parents part of the building. She could smell bacon cooking and her mouth watered. Arriving I the kitchen she saw her mother at the stove, her father reading the paper asy the table. Grabbing a mug she then poured a streaming cup of coffee.
" Good morning! " she said as she say by her father at the table.
" Hey, there's our girl!" Her dad said.
" Morning Sweetie!" Her mother said.
" Smells fantastic mom! Need a hand?"
" No , no. It's almost ready. Stay where you are. "
" Okay."
Mrs. Adams dished up breakfast and then joined them. Everyone ate quietly. It took a few minutes for Charlotte to gain the courage to break the silence, but finally she did.
" So, I have to tell you something. " Charlotte said clasping her mug.
Her parents both looked up from their plates.
" What is on your mind?" Her father asked.
" Well, I have a job interview next week."
" You're leaving the diner?" Her mother asked.
" Hopefully. For something more worthwhile and definitely better pay. "
" Doing what?" Her dad asked.
" Hopefully being a performer, singing to be exact. I have an audition on Monday. "
" Where is this place?" Her dad asked.
" Um well that's the thing... in the Catskills, it's called Kellerman's Resort and Ski Lodge..."
"Why so far away?" Her mother asked wide eyed.
" I just need a change Mama. And the opportunity is great! Plus if I don't do so well at the audition there's plenty of other jobs that I can apply for and they provide housing. "
" That makes me nervous Lottie." Her mother said. " It's no where near any of your family or friends. What if something happens to you?"
" I'll make do some how. I'll find a way. " Charlotte smiled. " I'm going, my mind is made up."
" Well, you know what that means, she's definitely going. " Mr.Adams said looking his wife in the eye.
"As stubborn as you she is. Yes, I know what it means. "
Charlotte smirked." I'm really excited. "
" Well, you do have a lovely singing voice, sweetie I hope it works out and that it brings you happiness." Her mother reached over and took her hand and squeezed gently.
" Thanks Mom. "
Breakfast was finished and Charlotte helped clean up. Then she went back up to her home and worked on laundry. She was thinking of what she was going to sing for her audition. There were so many songs that she loved, out was going to be a tough decision.
The morning flew by, and soon it was time for her evening shift at the restaurant.
The weather had turned rainy and gloomy, which meant the restaurant would either be extremely busy or extremely slow. It turned out to be the latter.
Charlotte was pleased when one of her dearest friends stopped in with her husband for dinner. They were celebrating their two year wedding anniversary.
" Hi guys! Great to see you! I'm so glad you're here!" Charlotte beamed.
" Man, it's pretty dead tonight!" Veronica said.
" You aren't kidding! " Charlotte said.
" Anything good for specials today?" Veronica said.
" There's a really nice looking lasagna with Garlic bread, Beef Wellington with mashed potatoes and a side vegetable, or Home made chicken pot pie filled with veggies. Honestly they all look fantastic!"
" You had me at lasagna ! "Joe said.
" I'll have the pot pie please. " Veronica said. " Hey, you look extra giddy tonight. Got a date later or something?"
Char finished writing up their order. Putting her pen back in her apron she grinned.
" I kind of have some news. It's not a date though. " Char could barely contain herself.
" It must be juicy! You're about to jump out of your skin! Spill it!"
" Okay, um, I'm going away to the Catskills for a job interview at this place called Kellerman's Resort and Ski Lodge! I'm going to audition for a performer position, singing!"
" Get out! For real?" Veronica asked.
" Yeah! It's better pay and they provide housing!"
" Wow! That's kind of far though..."
" Yeah, but I'm not having much luck here finding a husband, I just feel like I need a fresh start ya know?"
"I guess I can't really blame you. You haven't had much luck with the few bachelor's in this town. "
" Seriously. And I'm kind of tired of wearing this uniform..."
" Well that's definitely understandable. " Veronica agreed.
" Hey, I'll go put your order in and be right back. " Charlotte said. Turning on her heels and placing the slip on the cooks whirly-gig.
Veronica was chatting with her husband when Char got back.
" When do you go for the audition?" Veronica asked.
" Monday and they're giving me a room for the night since its so far."
" Fancy! "
" I just hope it works out. I really need a change, life has been very routine lately."
" If you do end up going, we gotta have one last party bash before you leave. "
" Definitely! " Charlotte agreed.