CHAPTER TEN:

30 more minutes. I kept thinking. Just 30 more minutes and I get to sit down and relax. It was already 10 and I got my break at 10:30. I was really enjoying working here but I wasn't use to standing for so long so my feet were killing me. I was picking up the empty glasses and taking them to the back to put them in the sink when I heard someone call my name. I turned around, it was Stina and the guys. They were all sitting at the bar, even Ronnie. I put the cups in the sink in the back and went to the bar.

"So, how's work?" Stina said cheerfully.

"Its been great except for the fact my feet are killing me. I like it though and the tips are pretty awesome. People tip big here, so different from Phoenix."

"Ha, sounds like your having a good time. But you know girl, the only reason you're getting those tips is because you're hot," she winked at me and laughed.

"Shut up Stina! I'm pretty and if the guys would like to tip me because of that, then so be it," "Anyways, what can I get you guys."

They gave me their orders and I whipped them up quick. While everyone was drinking I went up to Ronnie to talk to him.

"Hey, you want anything?" I asked him.

"Uhh, water is fine." he said back.

"Mhm, coming right up!" I gave him a glass of water and went to go take care of some other customers. When Josh came up to talk to me,

"Hey, you're doing a good job. I'm glad you walked through my door when you did, you're the perfect addition." He smiled and winked at me.

"Thanks, I'm thrilled to be here and glad you decided to take a chance on me." I smiled back.

"I knew you were fabulous the moment I saw you. You'll do great things here just keep up the good work," he squeezed my shoulder then walked away.

I turned back around to find Stina staring wide eyed at me. "What?" I said confused.

"Don't what me! What was that going on between you and mister tall dark and cutie," She raised her eyebrows at me.

"Its nothing. We haven't had much interaction all night, its nothing, plus he' s my boss," I assured her.

"Okay, whatever you say," she downed her drink and dragged Derek to the dance floor. He was so awkward it was hilarious. Mika was on the other side of the bar trying to pick up some random girl. Aye Mika. Jacky and Ryan were acting like wing men for Mika. This was just beyond sad. I was making my way back to Ronnie who was sitting alone.

"Hey, having a good time?"

"Uh, yeah its fine."

"Anything wrong?" Just then Josh called me to help him in the back. I looked at Ronnie waiting for an answer. He gave me one I wasn't expecting.

"No, and you probably don't wanna keep tall, dark and whatever waiting."

"Okay?" I went to go help Josh but couldn't help wondering why Ronnie was acting like that.

I came back and he was chatting with this dark haired skank. She was about my height, petite and wore her makeup like a raccoon.

"Um, can I get you anything?" I was trying not to sound rude, it wasn't working so well.

"Yeah, get me two Kamikaze shots," she said while waving me off. I was gonna stab this bitch.

I handed her the shots and waited for Ronnie to acknowledge my existence.

"Here's yours. On three we'll take them" Raccoon eyes said to Ronnie.

"Uh, no I don't think that's a good idea," he said back to her.

"Come on Ronnie, one little shot wont hurt you," she was touching his arm and putting the shot in his face.

"Lexus, I don't want to drink tonight. I just came out to hang." he pushed the shot back at her.

"Fine, more for me. But you really should loosen up." She took the shots, kissed him on the cheek and bounced off.

Who the hell is this bitch and why is she kissing Ronnie? And the way he said her name was like he'd known her for years. I wasn't okay with this feeling.

"So what was that all about." I finally asked him.

"Nothing."

More people came up to the bar so I was forced to end the conversation there. Josh was telling me a story about his first night running this bar and how it was a total disaster, he had to call his father to help him out. I also learned his father is the one that own this place. We were laughing and I had almost forgotten about Ronnie. Almost. I snuck a glance and I swear he had a scowl on his face. Was that directed towards me? I excused myself so I could get back to Ronnie and find out.

"So, about what we were talking about earlier."

"I said it was nothing." What was his damn problem?

"Well it sure didn't look like nothing."

"Don't you have a conversation to get back to. You guys look like you were having a good time talking. Don't let me ruin that for you." He turned around, got up and walked towards the train wreck that was Mika Trying To Get Laid. I saw him talking to them, then a minute later Ryan and Jacky were walking out the door with him. I guess he was going home.

The rest of the night I basically drowned myself in serving everyone and flirting until it hurt So I didn't think about what was really bothering me. I ended the night counting my tips. Almost 300 dollars in tips, damn. I went back to Stina's and immediately hit the couch. She was nice enough to make the bed for me. Not a minute into laying down, little Terror comes up to snuggle with me. I kissed him and closed my eyes. At least someone loves me.