O'Connell's :)

Life had been hard for me after the break up with Amy and even though we became friends again and she eventually forgave me for the terrible things I'd done, the guilt I felt never went away. Leah and Lucas were still a huge part of my life and no matter what happens, or where I choose to live they always will be. Things never seemed to change for me, my luck never seemed to change and trying to keep down a job was virtually impossible. I was working for tony for a while at IL Gnosh but I even managed to mess that up as well. It was just one of the many jobs I messed up.

Things were never going to be any different for me until I was ready to change it. Amy no longer needed me now, she was busy working, she also had Lee to look after her and even the kids seemed happier having him around. My life and my existence seemed to be fading away more and more as the days went on and sadly I became invisible to most. I was the one in charge of my life and my future, now it was time to make something of it.

I don't know what made me look online for jobs abroad but I came across one in Athens, Greece and thought I'd give it a shot.

One available position for Waiter/Bar staff:

Nine hours per day

Two days off per month

Accommodation and two meals a day provided

Nine hundred Euros per month plus tips

Male wanted

ASAP till the end of the season

Job type: Contract

Industry: Catering & Hospitality

Place: O'Connell's Irish pub and restaurant
Location: Athens, Greece.

This would be great; just what I needed, if I didn't like it I could always come home. The chances of me getting it are slim anyway, but filling out an application wouldn't hurt. I had a good feeling about it and my feelings were proved to be right when a few days later I had a reply, asking for a telephone interview. I felt so excited this could be the start of a new beginning; life could be at last turning around for me.

There was only one thing that went against me, I couldn't speak any other language, and after the phone interview I got the feeling that it might be a problem. I hoped that it wouldn't be, I at least deserved a chance, and luckily I got that chance. That is how I ended up working in Greece, living a good life; finally I had achieved something all by myself. I missed Amy and the Kids and I thought about them every day and although it's not much at least I can provide for them now.

I was enjoying my life, I'd met some great people and I'd even learned a little Greek over time, the good thing about working at O'Connell's was that it was like being back at home our menu consisted of bar food favourites such as: Fish & Chips, Rib Eye Steak and Burgers. It had a classic bar, comfortable seating & dark wood interior and the atmosphere was amazing, I hadn't felt this happy for years, I felt like I belong here, as strange as that sounded. The majority of our customers were regulars but some of course were people on holiday. One in particular changed my life forever.

It was a busy Friday evening when I first noticed him; he was sat alone at the table by the window. I had never seen him before and I knew that because if I had of done I would of definitely remembered him. I had never seen anyone so mesmerizingly gorgeous. I watched as he picked up the menu, he glanced over it for a few minutes then clicked his fingers for someone to take his order, I felt nervous as I approached him. My heart was pounding, I felt hot and flustered all of a sudden.

"Hiya are you ready to take your order sir?"

When he looked up at me I'm sure my heart missed a beat, he was hot, but he didn't stop there, he looked me up and down his head was slightly tilted to the side and I'm sure that when he did finally look me in the eyes he licked his lips.

"Well that depends, are ye on the menu?"

I felt myself go red with embarrassment, I was used to getting chatted up but somehow it felt different with him. I didn't know him at all but it felt like I did, does that even make any sense? I felt a strong connection with him but I didn't know why. Maybe I just fancied the pants off him and I was reading more in to it.

"Sorry not today" I replied, my face still glowing red.

"Pity"

His blue eyes looked intently in to mine, I wanted to walk away but I hadn't even taken his order. He really was beautiful; he definitely had something about him; he even had a tash which usually I wouldn't like but he even made that look sexy. He had style too, he was wearing black trousers and a red shirt, tightly fitted but not too tight and he smelt strongly of aftershave, but he smelt good, good enough to eat.

"Was there anything else you wanted sir?"

"It's not my first choice but if I can't have that then I'd better take the steak, medium rare and a beer…please"

"No problem, I'll put your order in and bring your drink over in a minute"

I took his order over to the bar and got his drink I could feel his eyes watching me the whole time. I took his beer over to him and placed it on the table, at the same time he went to grab it and our hands touched. It was the slightest touch but it felt like electric running through my veins. I went to take my hand away but he held on to it tighter.

"Can I have ye number?"

He was very forward; I could never be like that, he knows what he wants and he goes for it but I knew nothing about him and although my heart was telling me to give it to him, my head was screaming no.

"Um...I'm working at the moment, can I think about it?"

Oh my god what a thing to say, I was asking him if I could think about it.

"Sure, don't take too long though. I want to know ye"

He wanted to know me and already i knew that he would get to do exactly that, i could tell he was a man who always got what he wanted.

"I will bring your meal over when it's ready"

This was going to be interesting.

TBC?

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