An Unexpected Crush

Chapter 6.

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Abby.

After a well spent weekend, we all have to get back to work on Monday. If someone could have told me my friend was dating Christian, I wouldn't have believed it, I'm happy for her. But when I said it scared me, I was serious. It can be a Jason's plan,  because "Mr I have money gets everything when he wants right ?"

I didn't realize I said it loud, until Stacy replied

"Still thinking about Jason? "

" No, why ?, it's not because you are dating his brother that I have to have him in mind every time".

" You said "Mr I have money gets everything when he wants right ?", who can it be, if it's not Jason ?".

" Cycy , just leave it. I was lost in my thoughts. I just wonder how and why the guy is behaving the way he does".

We were in our little wardrobe, wearing our working outfits. They were nice, we looked good inside. I was really to thank him for them, but he's arrogant and don't want him to win the argument on who will call who. We started working early was usual. Eventhough customers enter at 12 pm,  we had things to do in the morning.  I hope this week will be calm. So, I will finally stop thinking about him. I wonder if he is thinking about me too. Thinking about it, how will he react when he will discover,  Stacy is dating his brother, if it's not a plan between him and his brother.

Some good news,  dad will be out in a month. It was an accident and both car drivers went to jail. We never knew who was to be blamed for the accident. My apartment will be too small for me, because he will be sleeping on the sofa. He can't sleep there forever, so I will have to use part of my savings to rent a new place. And keep money for college, at least, for the other 2 years remaining for degree.

Hell's Kitchen paid well, and I was saving a lot, I had some more months before school resumption. I have to save much, there will be dad's responsibility, food, rent, school, transport and work. That's a lot.

When we opened our doors,  we had a first customer. He was alone and was well dressed. He sat on Table 5.  What's wrong with him too ? I'm getting tired that table. I didn't want to go near him, but as usual,  the boss shouted " Aliya,  table 5".

I was just praying he was not weird too. I approached and gave him the menu. He said quickly he wasn't expecting to eat, but just wanted a couple of shots, some alcoholic cocktails. From his scent, he was almost drunk, apart from his cologne, we can smell beer. I just hope he won't give me a tough time.

I served, all types of drinks. Whiskey, wine, cocktails. When I served the 5th glass, I kindly said

" Is this all ? Can I bring the bill or you want  something more ?"

" I want you to sit and drink with me"

" No, I'm working right now " I said.

He sounded drunk, he was even drunk. I had to tell the boss. He knows how to handle these customers.

"Okay, but I just want to discuss with you, just a moment"

I was just trying to be cute, may be he will leave a good tip. So I smiled and said

" We shall see, if I'm not too busy".

I made the bill and gave him. He asked for the toilet and said he'll give me his money when he will come back. .

So I waited for him,the faster he goes, the better it is.

He came back and stood in front of me, close, like in really close to me. He placed his hand on my back. At that moment, I didn't know what to do,  shouting at a customer was against our policy.  So I just pushed myself out of his reach, smiling as if we were playing. He came closer again and hands almost touched my butt. Not almost, he touched them. At that moment,  I didn't have enough time to think about the protocol, our policy or what so ever, I slapped him.

He was so drunk, that he fell down, yea, on the floor.  All other customers turned and were looking around, to know what happened and made that sound. After some seconds, people were whispering everywhere. Then I knew I was in trouble.

The boss and some security men, carried the poor man to Mr Collins' office. Why I'm I feeling sympathy for him , while what he did was harassment,  sexual harassment .

I continued taking care of other tables. From time to time,  I was spying through the glass door of his office. He offered some tea or coffee to the man. And we're entertaining a discussion.

I saw a taxi, and I knew it was for the man. I think he was getting sober, because he walked straight to the exit door. He ignored me, entered the taxi and left.

Everybody knows what happened. But I don't know if he gave the real version. How things actually happened. If at all he can remember what happened.

The boss, entered his office and started calling.

I felt my heart beating faster. I discussed with Stacy. And she tried to tell me everything will be okay. That's simple saying that everything will be fine. But the real problem is, will it be okay?  .

When the boss called for me, I entered his office immediately. I didn't wait for him to start talking that I started saying. ..

" I'm sorry, I can explain. "

" There's nothing to explain,  from what he told me, you were the cause of all this"

" But, how is it my fault ?".

" You slapped him right ?, and you know our policy"

" Yes, but..." He didn't even allow me to end my sentence or even to say one more word. He just concluded everything by saying,

"You're Fired"." At the end of the day, come and collect your indemnity".

" You won't try to hear, my own version, I can explain, I have my own reasons ".

" I've said everything already, we can't keep you here again".

" I don't really believe you are doing this to me,  a week ago, you took money and went against our said policy. You were bribed. And just for this mistake I'm loosing my job ?"

I knew, I wasn't supposed to say that, but I just lost my job. I couldn't hold it anymore. I just went out,  closed the door, collected what I had and left.

Oh. Given that I had plans on the money, my dad , college, I was angry, almost depressed , I had mixed feelings, I didn't know what to say, what to think, where to go.

End of chapter 6.
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