DQ#1 Thousand Reasons Why

Awkward Situation

Aradhya's POV

It was a tiring as hell day for me. I was very tired after the long day in school but I needed to go to the restaurant and do my job. I quit working with Lizzy cause it was getting on my nerves. She never wanted to listen to me. I can't entertain her customers. I am really irritated by her behavior but she will not understand my points. If my employer is not ready to listen to me then why would I agree with her policies?!! No use of showing respect to someone like that who doesn't show respect to your opinion. I quickly went inside and changed my clothes. I was sitting next to the phone which my work to take phone calls, orders and reservation. I could easily serve as a waitress but Sejal didn't get me that job she said this is more preferable for me. At least I can sit here and take rest for awhile. I was very tired today. There was a phone call and I took it.

" Good afternoon, Thank you for calling Sejal's Dine. How may I help you?" I asked the caller.

" Good afternoon. I would like to make a reservation." He said.

" Certainly, Sir. For which day and for what time?" I asked him.

" It’s for the day after tomorrow at 8 PM." He said. I checked if the reservation can fit.

" Alright, it's perfect." I said. " How many will be in the party?" I asked him.

" There will be 7 of us and 2 of us are vegan though." He said. I took the note.

" There won't be a problem, Sir as we have many vegan dishes available. Do you have any recommendations?" I said. 

" That's great. Thanks for enlightening me." He said. " I had vegetable biriyani last time and I quite liked it." He said and my brain screamed. I hated vegetable biriyani. Who invented is freaking veg biriyani??!

" Yes, yes. That's a mouthwatering dish here." I said to him.

" Do you have any recommendations for me?" He asked me.

" Chef's special is a very popular here." I said to him.

" Oh, ok then. We will try to check them." He said.

" Okay, Sir." I note down the informations. "And the name on the reservation?" I asked.

" Joseph Brown." He said.

" Alright. And a phone number where we can contact you?" I asked him.

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" Okay. Let me check once again the informations I have from you. This is a reservation for the day after tomorrow for seven at 8 PM. Is that all? Or we need to add something more?" I asked him.

" Yes, that’s right. Can we have a table by the window in a non-smoking section I want to be away from the kitchen, if it's possible." He said.

" Our restaurant is all non-smoking. We can’t guarantee a window table, but I’ll note your preference." I said to him.

" Okay, that’s fine. What’s the parking situation at the restaurant?" He asked. It's a common question from the customers.

" We have a parking lot behind the restaurant, and we also have valet parking. Do any of the guests have special needs?" I asked him.

" I’m glad you asked. I’ll need two high chairs and four booster seats." He said and Joan entered the cabin walking a bit abnormally. She was dragging her leg. Has she hurt herself??! I concentrate on my phone call. I can ask her later.

" I’m sorry, but did you say two high chairs and four booster seats?" I said to him.

" Yes, I did. I’m taking all of my nieces and nephews out to dinner." He said.

" That sounds nice. It should be a lively evening." I said to him.

" You’re telling me!" He said.

" Yes." I said.

" Alright then." He said.

" Is there anything else that you prefer, Sir?" I asked him.

" No, that's all." He said.

" Thanks for the call and gave a great day, Sir." I said to him and he hung up the call.

I quickly walked toward Joan who was trying to check her knees. Joan is a French girl who is a student as well. But she is 5 years older than me. Currently she is studying in a medical school. She is going to be a doctor very soon. She works here as a waitress.

" What happened to you?" I asked her.

" That stupid freak." She said and I looked at her weirdly.

" Who?" I asked her.

" I don't know him." She said.

" Then why are you angry with him?" I asked her confusedly.

" He was following me from this morning. Everywhere. I was crossing the road mindlessly for him and this happened. A car almost hit me." She said and I sighed. I took the first aid kit and helped her to treat the wound.

" Don't worry he can't do anything to you. Don't be scared of those people." I said to her and she sighed.

" I just want to go back home as soon as it possible." She said. I nodded.

" How will you manage your work today?" I asked her. She shook her head.

" No idea." She said. I nodded.

" You sit here and let me take your place for today and you do my job. Let's exchange." I said to her and she thought for awhile.

" But what will Sejal say?" She asked me.

" I will manage her no worries." I said to her and walked out of there with the server notepad.

I took the orders very patiently. Few of the customers were getting on my nerves crazily. I was burning inwardly but had to handle them smilingly.

" Take the order from table 16." Nelly said to me and I walked toward the table and I as found the people sitting there my eyes opened widened. What are they doing here?!! " Go, Ari!!!" I said to me. I nodded and took a deep breath. It's my workplace. I have to be professional here. I walked toward them.

" Good afternoon. Welcome to Sejal's Dine. How may I help you?" I asked them and they looked at me completely shocked. I kept holding a soft smile on my face.

" Ari, you?!" Juliet asked and I sighed inwardly. This was the most awkward situation for me.