Holding on

Chapter Nine

My life was started to get better with each passing day.

My dad and I developed a very pleasant relationship, even to a point that he took me for shopping and taught me how to drive when he had some free time.

Michael and I were the best of friends, I had grown to like him very much but I wasn't going to tell him, not yet.

I was greeted with the smell of pancake when I reached the bottom stairs.

"Hey dad", i hugged him from behind since his back was turned to me from the kitchen.

"Morning cup cake, how are you feeling today", he said the placed a kiss on my forehead.

"I'm good, I'm heading to work", I said before picking up the breakfast he had packed for me.

"Danny, I would be out late so don't wait for me, there are some leftovers in the refrigerator", he placed another kiss on my forehead before I left the house.

Dad never stayed out late but he had been staying out late more often now and he was usually very happy.

I saw him smile more often than I have in the last two years.

If he was happy that was all that mattered. About five minutes of waiting at the bus stop, the bus came.

"There would be a meeting today with the owner. Please try to be of your very good behavior", Mr. Arthur spoke with some kind of authority but was also slightly nervous.

Work was going smoothly until I saw from the corner of my eye someone who was familiar enter the restaurant.

He was walking with an older man and they were both wearing black three piece suits.

The older man was at least 6' 5" tall with blue green eyes, a sharp jawline and he wore a smile on his face.

There were a few patches of grey hair on his head and moustache. Looking between the two I could see a huge resemblance.

Michael looked a bit nervous, I didn't know why but I wasn't going to push it. After all I was at work.

I quickly picked up menus and head to their table in the corner.

"Hello, can I please get you something?", I said as I wore a smile on my face, the least I knew was that a smile helped make the customers comfortable.

"I would take a cappuccino and some blueberry muffins and a cup of coffee and a croissant and two bottles of water", the older man spoke nicely.

"Would that be all sir".

He nodded and I left to place the order.

There were a few more customers who walked in with huge orders, its like the restaurant just got very busy.

All this while I felt a pair of eyes burning my back but when I turned around there was no one in particular.

Just ignore it.

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The day went by fast and about twenty minutes to close the meeting begun.

"So I would like to introduce Mr. Adam Arthur, the owner and his son Mr. Michael Arthur", Mr. Arthur said to us.

A gasp escaped my lips, I don't know how or why but I was pissed.

Why didn't he tell me his father was the owner. That explains why people were staring at us the day he took me to that restaurant.

And that lady, who was she?

I tuned out everything that was being said, I was practically lost in my thoughts since that announcement.

Once I lifted my head, Michael was looking at me, nervousness clearly all over his face.

Sam poked me with his elbow. When I looked up at him, everyone was looking at me.

What have I done now?

"Ms Taylor?,". Mr. Arthur had called my name twice had no idea.

"Um sorry sir", I tried my best to smile lightly.

"Can you come forward", he was trying to contain his anger.

What does he want from me? Couldn't my day get any better.

"I have watched and observed all your hard work and have informed the owner", I had no idea where he was heading to.

"We have been called here today to award Ms Taylor, the most hardworking worker, a hand please", he said my head immediately snapped.

My jaw dropped and the floor instantly became interesting.

I was give a cash award of a thousand dollars.

The meeting ended and I couldn't say I was happy but I had mixed feelings.

"Danny wait", Michael called after me when I was heading to the bus stop.

I wanted to run but I my feet were tired and from the sound of his voice I could tell he was catching up to me.

He held my shoulder and I snapped.

"What do you want from me, what lie are you going to tell me again", my eyes were filling with tears.

"Danny I'm sorry, I know I should have told you but", he was struggling to speak and he run his hand through his hair.

Oh his hair, curly black hair. Snap out of it Danny, now is not the time.

"You lied to me, you knew about my life, you knew how much I've suffered. I trusted you", I was holding the tears in but they just fell.

Why are you crying in front of him, you are pathetic. Oh wait, you like him don't you?

"Danny please don't cry, I don't want to see you cry", his eyes were filled with fear and he tried to hold me but I stepped back.

"Don't touch me", I said harshly.

Where is the bus? God please rescue me.

Just like magic the bus came and I got on but before that I told him I didn't want to see him again.

I plopped into the seat at the back and cried mg eyes out.

Why was my life like this? I also wanted to be happy. I liked him, I felt very comfortable around him. I told him things I have not told anyone.

When my dad was at the hospital, he kept me company.

I got home fifteen minutes later and dad was not back yet. I took a long warm shower and lay on my bed.

I tossed and turned before I finally drifted off.

A/N: Thanks guys, if you've read to this point then it means you're bearing with me. I really appreciate it. Thank you. Please don't forget to tell me what you think. I love you♥