Chapter 3

Antonio was anxiously waiting for his sister's arrival. Robin walked in the door and came over to Antonio. She looked him over. He had bruises all over his face and body. Antonio was about to say something to her and she stopped him.

"No, I don't want to discuss it. I don't ever want to discuss it ever." she went into her room and locked the door.

The next couple of weeks Robin worked double shifts to make up for the money that her brother was not able to earn. She would come home exhausted. Her brother recovered within a week. She started to hint to him that he should try to find a job. Her brother would just nod and go out and pretend to try to find a job. He usually just hung out with his friends.

Robin had not given the night of her brother's beating another thought. She continued to work. She even went on a couple more dates with Michael. She was starting to enjoy herself again even though she was starting to get fed up of her brother always using her money for stupid things.

It was 11:30 p.m. and her shift was almost over. She had a date with Michael to go to the movies after her shift was over. She was already in the kitchen when her boss came.

"Robin. I'm sorry to do this to you but a really important customer just walked in. Can you stay another hour?"

She looked at him exhausted "Harry I have a date. Why me?"

"Robin , you're my best waitress and I just can't afford to have anyone else serve this customer. He is a very important man."

Robin didn't budge and stood in front of him with her arms folded.

"He has been known to tip at least 100." He encouraged

Robin's eyes lit up. "OK then. Why didn't you tell me that in the first place."

Robin straightened herself up and went towards the table. She stop in mid step when she saw the customer was a familiar face. Amon had looked up at the same time and saw her. Robin was about to turn around but Harry was right behind her. She took a deep breath and went towards Amon.

Amon looked at her and smiled

"Well, what a nice surprise. Will you be my waitress tonight?"

"Yes" she tried to sound cordial

"So Robin, how long have you been working here?" He asked her

Robin's lips tightened to a straight line. She wanted to just hit him over the head with a menu. How can he sit there and act as if they know each other?

"I have been working here for 2 months now." she told him coldly and making it apparent in her eyes that she hated him.

"Now now Robin. What kind of tone is that to take with a customer?" He mocked her. Amon was enjoying every minute of their confrontation.

She glared him "Look I really need this job, Mr. Masawi, Are you going to get me fired?"

"Of course not Robin and call me Amon. After all, I think we should be at least on a first name basis." Amon tells her in his mocking tone.

"What would you like to eat...Amon?" She asked him as sweetly as she can muster.

"What would you suggest? Robin dear" He smiled at her

I could suggest shoving my foot up your ass she thought

"The sea bass is one of our more popular choice, if you like seafood. But if you're a meat eater then we have some good rib eyes."

"Hmm...The bass sounds good. I will have that and a glass of pinot noir."

Robin wrote down his order and left. Her friend Annie stopped over to talk to her.

"Isn't he gorgeous?" Annie asked her while staring at Amon.

Robin wrinkled her nose "I guess. If you like that tall, dark and handsome type."

"That is Mr. Masawi, He usually eats lunch here. He is yummy to look at." Annie informed her

That explains why she never saw him here.

Robin went back to give Amon his wine.

"Is there anything else I can get for you?" Robin tried to act professional but deep down she wanted to shove the wine up his face.

'Robin, I really would like us to be friends, after all it wouldn't hurt for you to know someone like me." Amon told her

What an obnoxious, conceited, asshole she thought

"I have no time to have friends" She told him "Besides I am sure you have plenty of friends."

"Are you determined never to like me?" Amon questioned her

"Does that disturb you? A female gender actually despises you." She countered

Amon didn't really care if anyone hated him but somehow it irritated him that Robin didn't sway his way. He couldn't get her off his mind since the night he slept with her. He seemed to develop a soft spot for her.

"It bothers me that you can hate me so much. I am your first you know" He whispered to her "We have history"

Robin bit her lip. She had to control her hand from slapping him in the face.

"I will get your food" she quickly hurried out of his sight

Robin went into the kitchen shaking with anger. She shut her eyes and counted to ten. She opened them up and Michael was in front her. Michael was a cute guy. Michael also bartended in the weekends for a local popular nightclub and occasionally got Robin in even though she was underage. Michael was nice to look at but not stunning. His hair was dirty blonde and he had beautiful blue eyes. He was tall and slim but fit.

"Hey there, dreaming about me?"

Robin's eyes lit up "Oh, Michael! Harry is making me stay to take care of Mr. Masawi."

"Mr. Masawi is here? He is my boss, he owns the nightclub I work for."

"Oh" she decided to keep quiet on how she felt about Amon.

"Don't worry. Serve him well Robin and he will be a very good tipper. I'll wait at the bar area for you" he kissed her cheeks

"Just don't let me catch you flirting with all the girls" she playfully warned him

"You bet sweetheart" He winked at her and left

Robin took Amon's order out to him. She served him fast and when she was done, she was about to run away. Amon grabbed a hold of her wrist.

"Sit Robin ...I want to talk to you." he commanded

"Excuse me Mr. Masawi, you are not my boss. So let go." Robin spat at him angrily

"Robin if you want to keep your job, you better sit" Amon warned her

She glared at him "Your bluffing"

"Am I?" He questioned her

"Look, Harry will fire me if I sit with you"

"No, he won't, I am a silent business partner here, now sit"

Robin rolled her eyes up in frustration.

"Why are you so determine to ruin my life?" she asked him

"Don't you think you have taken enough from me?" she whispered

"Robin, I have already apologized. I admitted I was wrong. I can't turn back the past." Amon told her with regret

"What do you want from, besides to be my friend?" she asked sarcastically

"Do you have a boyfriend?"

"That's none of your business" she looked at him and frowned

"I can find out if I really want to" Amon informed her

"I'm sure you will. My debt to you is paid so just accept the fact that I will always hate you" she told him

Amon heaved a sigh. He tasted his food but was not hungry. Robin was affecting him in funny ways.

Amon came from a long line of nobility in Japan. He grew up very rich and his family was well known. He owned many legitimate businesses but he was also a high rank underground mob boss that dealt with some illegal activities. He was known for being unforgiving and didn't hesitate to exude his power when needed. Amon can't remember that any girl had ever affected him like this fiery red head. He had countless of mistresses but he was committed to anyone.

Robin looked over at bar to see Michael talking to a beautiful blonde. She glanced back at Amon. Amon ate only bites of his food.

"Your not hungry?' she asked him

"No, not really"

"That sea bass is very expensive, do want me to wrap it for you."

"No, it's okay" Amon stood up and reached in pocket

"Here Robin, your tip. Here is my card, call me if you ever need my help"

Robin took the money, she saw it was five 100.00 bills.

She looked up and he was gone. Robin was in a state of confusion. No matter how much she hated him, Amon had manage to chip away some of the wall she had placed between them.

Robin quickly changed out of her uniform and joined Michael at the bar. Michael stopped talking to the bubbly buxom blonde when Robin came.

"Let's go" he told her

Robin nodded and they walked out together. Michael and her just rented a movie and went over her apartment. She felt comfortable with Michael. Michael was not rich. They both had many things in common. He was the only guy her brother liked.

Robin and Michael fell asleep watching the movie on her couch. They were both tired from work.