Her and I

∆ Chapter Eight ∆

　

I woke up around 10:30am and luckily my head wasn't pounding so bad but I could tell that I was slightly hangover and I couldn't go downstairs without them noticing. I get out of bed after checking the time once again and hop into a shower scrubbing myself clean and getting out. I lay out my uniform, just a basic black shirt and white pants with a white bow tie.

　

I put my hair up into a high pony-tail and quickly slip on my clothes and straighten my bow tie before applying very light make up and spritzing perfume around myself. I put on a smile and grab my phone, wallet and keys before heading down the stairs and into the kitchen with my family.

　

"Good Morning Sweetheart! How was the get together last night? I thought you said you'd be staying the night?" My mother asks and I freeze for a second, my mind immediately going to the almost kiss. I blink and smile.

"It was great! Tim has a great new place and its super spacious. He even has his own pool and Jacuzzi and I remembered that I have work today." I say and laugh softly while grabbing a piece of toast.

"Tim's a sweetheart. A little spoiled but still a nice boy! Have you thought about dating him?" My father asks and I stop myself from laughing.

　

　
"Oh god no. He is definitely not boyfriend material dad and definitely not my type." I say and finish my slice before grabbing an orange and stopping as I turn to smile down at the fruit unintentionally.

　

"Maybe not but he does come from a good and wealthy family." My dad says and I internally roll my eyes.

　

"Money doesn't make happiness dad." I say and he snorts.

"It sure helps though." He canters lowly and keeps his eyes on the laptop in front of him. I don't respond as I walk out of the door and to my car before jumping in and placing my phone into on of the cup holders and starting up my morning music.

　

I drive down the roads with Cigarettes after Sex playing through my speakers and the wind blowing softly. I smile at how peaceful I feel in this moment. Something inside feels awakened and I feel free. To be myself and in every other situation I was this strong independent gay woman who would fall in love with a beautiful and perfect girl. But this situation I am in is currently me, being alone, closeted and begging for a release from this prison of my own mind.

　

Its crazy how one moment everything is beautiful and the next you realize all the imperfections of the world. I let out a breath and stop my car within the lines of my designated parking space before stepping out and putting a smile on my face. I go in through the employee entrance and see the morning shift finishing up with their routines. There are a few customers currently enjoying breakfast and I say a quick good morning to my employees before heading into my office to see when everyone has clocked in for the day as well as clocking myself in. I make note of the few employees that were late and go out to begin helping with the food prep and cooking.

　

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"I need two twisted egg omelets with a triple stack extra butter!" I say and read off the next order as well. It was about two hours into my shift and the rotation from morning to afternoon workers were beginning to take place. I was handed the plates with the omelets and waffles before taking them to table nine. I set them down and look up to see Courtney I smile and nod as I step away after putting the food on the table. Someone joins her across the booth and I only slightly flinch as her blue eyes connect with mine.