Chapter 7
Sakura was ready and out of her apartment by 6:30. She decided to wear a black skirt that stopped a little about her knees with a light green blouse that was a little low cut. She left her honey brown hair down and just curled it so it would have a little bounce in it. She then applied a little make-up and left. Arriving at the restaurant at 6:52, Sakura went to the hostess and told her the name for the reservations. The hostess looked down at the schedule of reservations and then looked up and smiled.
"They are waiting for you. Please follow me." Sakura smiled and quietly followed the young women. Sakura could see Madison's dark hair when they came into view of the table. Sitting with Madison was Eli. Stopping at the table Sakura stood there and started to wonder if she did the right thing.
"Sakura I'm so glad that you made it." Madison said when seeing Sakura walk up to the table. Madison got up and hugged Sakura. Then Eli also got up and hugged Sakura.
"You look wonderful Sakura." Eli said when pulling a chair out for Sakura.
"Thank you. Did you guys already order?" Sakura asked opening her menu. She only brought forty dollars because the rest was going into that baby fund.
"Not yet. We were waiting on you and Eli's friend." Madison said. Sakura just nodded and continued to look at her menu.
"So Sakura, where are you working?" Eli asked trying to start conversation. Sakura looked up at him and then gently put her menu down.
"I work at Tommie's Diner. I'm a waitress." She waited to hear the negative comments. But none came.
"That's wonderful. I heard Tommie is a very nice guy. Treats his employee's and customers like family." Madison said. Sakura smiled.
"Yeah that's Thomas. We once told him that he might as well move into the diner because he's there so much." Everyone laughed at this comment. Sakura then got up.
"If you'll excuse me. I need to use the restroom." Both Eli and Madison nodded. Sakura then walked to the lady's room.
Eli looked at Madison. He wondered if she saw it to. Sakura looked so tired and exhausted. But that's not the only thing he noticed.
"Did you see what I did?" Eli asked. Madison looked at him and nodded.
"She must be working a lot of hours. She looks as if she might pass out right here." Eli shook his head. He then looked towards the restrooms and the back at Madison.
"Yes but that's not the only thing Madison. Did you notice her stomach?" Madison looked at him confusingly and replied.
"No, did she lose a little weight?" Eli shook his head once more and went to reply when someone spoke up.
"Sorry I'm late guys. Damn New York traffic can kill anyone." Both Madison and Eli looked up to see Li standing before them with his business suit on and a briefcase in hand. Then they looked towards the bathroom to see an unexpected Sakura. This was going to get interesting.