Flaming Hearts.

Chapter three

Maryjane's POV

As I changed into my waitress uniform I tied my massive nappy curls into a neat bun I smiled at my reflection at the mirror my uniform fitted me perfectly i thank God I finally had a job and a place to stay , thanks to my best friend Sophia putting a word in with his uncle to give me a job here at his Italian restaurant "LUIGI'S  it's one of the best restaurants here in NY. I placed my stuffs in the locker then a buzz startled me, looking at my phone screen my mother's name appears I haven't spoken with her for a week now swiped  the accept call as her soft voice came in " My dear how are you"? She said politely " Am fine mom, but am alittle busy right now so can I call you back later", I reasoned " yes sure but are you okay, are you safe? Her voice full of concern   "yes don't worry about me am okay trust me" I assured her " well it's good to know take care okay" she said "I will mom" I finished as I hanged up the phone. Mr Josh came in signaling me to come his way I immediately locked my locker and ran by his side " yes sir! I responded " Maryjane I know it's your first day but this is an emergency"! He sounded scared " why what's the matter sir? I asked " Anna one of our waitress she's not in today due to family problems"! He told me " ohh okay I'll fill in for her"! I assured him " yes but that's not the case here, you see one of the benefactors of this restaurant is here and let me just say it's his favourite place so make sure you serve him well do not make him angry"! He insisted " okay sir I won't but maybe you should have someone else fill in I mean it's my first day"! I reasoned " well everyone else busy just do it I have seen you these past few days and you're good just be calm okay" he said while placing the menu book on my hands and pushing me out doors. I went straight to the given table I was told table '19' as i approached the table slowly my legs grew weak at the sight of two large men standing Infront of the booth I cleared my throat as I watched them exchange looks and stepped aside giving me a path I slowly walked to the man sitting quietly at the table busy on his phone his black hair neatly combed backwards " excuse me sir! I'll be your waitress for today here's the menu book"! I said calmly he casually looked up and his brows shot up as his eyes raked my body " you're not my usual waitress" he accused his thick accent together with English. " Yes.. well there was an emergency with Anna so am filling in for her", I told him. He remained calm as his eyes bore into mine I took the opportunity to state at his features his big frame long , nose ,his large expensive rings on his fingers how his sharp jaw clenched every now and then I immediately looked away trying to avoid his brown eyes " are you done starring"? He said " I wasn't... Am sorry sir"I apologized  " bring me the Robertson's red wine and a plate of the linguine con gamberoni, immediately" he ordered. I returned with his order correct I placed the plate of his Italian food on the table then the bottle of wine and his glass, I picked the wine opener and fumbled with cork of the wine bottle, okay I had no idea how to open it I glanced at him finding his eyes focused on me his long fingers kept drumming on the table " Do you know how to open the bottle"? He asked impatiently  " No, let me just.... I trailed off as he suddenly stood up from his chair and stood beside me he was so tall I moved out of his way as I watched him slowly opening the bottle " there! Did you pay attention"? He asked " yes I did" I lied I was busy starring him God! Am pathetic after I poured his glass and  quickly turn to leave as his voice stopped me " your not suppose to leave"! He ordered " am not? I asked " yes , stand right there and wait for me to finish", he retorted. Slowly took my place standing beside him this was going to be a long night.