Megan shook her head and stormed inside the kitchen, making Carrie, the other waitress, and Tobey, the cook, jumped. She looked at her watch and frowned at Carrie. The red hair girl just shrugged and winked at her friend.
'' What's up Meg? Don't tell me you're wondering why I am still here? I'll be gone in a few minutes, I just wanted to make sure everything was covered here. You should take the evening off too, you look exhausted. Or, better, you could come with me.''
Megan leaned agaisnt the door and sighed.
'' No, I don't want to come, but thanks for asking for the billionnest time Carrie. Just make sure that Bianca eats all her veggies ok?''
Carrie rolled her eyes, while Tobey tried to turn a laugh into a fake cough.
'' What kind of auntie do you think I am? Of course I'll make sure she eats well. And mom made her famous cheesecake, Bibi will be in Heavens. But I meant it you know, you should call someone else in. You really look taken back, are you alright?''
Her green eyes were full of worries, but she spent most of her time worrying about Megan.
'' No, it's alright. You know I don't like to leave the restaurant unsupervised. I think it's better when one of us is here. I'm ok, just nervous I guess. It's understandable right?''
Her friends nodded and Carrie untied her curly hair, grabbing her jacket.
'' I'll be on my way now. But tell me something, were you mean to a customer just before? Or my ears have been deceiving me?''
'' Oh you mean just now? Well, you know how I can't take the way strangers act around here. Like they're the kings and we girls are just accessories waiting to be played with. I turned him down, he was acting like a player, just like on TV, I thought he might be different, since he's Charlie's best friend and all...''
Meg didn't had time to finish her sentence, Carrie had turned very white.
'' Are you telling me that...Are you kidding me? Is he...?''
Meg nod, finally showing her malicious smile. She knew Carrie would freak out.
'' You mean he's here right now? RANDY ORTON IS IN MY RESTAURANT AND YOU DIDN'T TELL ME? I gotta go meet him...''
Tobey had covered his ears when Carrie started shrieking and now Meg was laughing. Her younger friend was so exhuberant sometimes. She moved away from the door, allowing her friend to go to the dining room.
'' Be my guest, maybe YOU can stand him, seeing as much you already adore him. Don't forget to pick up Bianca before getting back to your house though.''
Carrie placed back her hair, hands shaking. Before she left though, Meg had something else to say.
'' Oh Carrie? This is not your restaurant, it's our restaurant...We both own 50 of it.''
She grinned when Carrie waved her comment off, sticking out her tongue, her attention back on the object of her desires, Randy Orton, sitting only feets from her.
Randy had heard screaming in the kitchen. A girl had screamed his name. Well, at least he would get one fan around here. Too bad it couldn't be the beauty from earlier though. But maybe this town had more than one jewel to offer? He made sure he was sitting straight and he hid behind the menu, still managing to keep his eyes on the door. What he saw when it was pushed open was to his tastes. A young girl with curly red hair and sparlking green eyes had came into the room. He looked down, satisfied that her red skirt showed her amazingly long legs. This town was perfect for him after all. She was looking at him, seeming to search for a reason to talk to him.
He grinned, putting the menu down. She was obviously one of the staff, since she wore the same outfit than Megan. He waved at her, and she was more than happy to stop by his table.
'' Hey sweetie! I think I'd be ready to order now. Am I catching you on your break time?''
'' Well, yes but I...I mean, I can take your order, no problem, I was leaving, in fact. What will it be then?''
She was so nervous, Randy could tell by the way she spoke. Perfect, cause he'd love to get to know her too. He beamed at her, winking.
'' Since you're leaving, I can't have you it seems. I'll take the cheeseburger with fires please. And a large iced tea. Can you do that for me? And for desert, your name will do just fine.''
She blushed at his words, making the freckles on her nose even cutier. She nodded, turned toward the kitchen and yelled,
'' TOBEY! A CHEESEBURGER WITH FRIES, MAKE THAT PRONTO! A LARGE ICED TEA TOO. That'll be on the house, Randy.''
She winked back at him, feeling less nervous.
'' The name's Carrie by the way. I expect we'll meet later tonight then? I heard you'll be at the ''Firebrand'' tonight? I'll definitively see you there.''
'' Wait, how did you know? Oh, yes, you must know Charlie, I'm a good friend of him. So alright, I'll see you later then.''
'' You can say I know him, yes. But I'm in a hurry, I have to leave, I'll see you tonight...''
While Randy was eating, Megan was spying on him through the kitchen's window. Tobey joined her.
'' Carrie was damn excited wasn't she? I hope that guy is not a complete jerk though. You know what I mean? Cause she seemed ready to throw herself at him. I can't wait for tonight, I bet there will be plenty of action. We all missed Charlie lots since he joined the WWE.''
'' Yeah, but I trust Carrie's judgement. If he turns out to be a jerk, or just steps out of track, be sure that she'll let him know. I taught her that.''
'' It couldn't have nothing to do with her family heirloom? Damn, I should have known it was just your doing. Alright, I'm done here, what do you say we kick him out and go home? I want to get ready for later. You won't back off huh? Promise me you'll be there, I got my sister to babysit Bianca just for this.''
'' No, I won't, I can't back off. I'll be there tonight. You know, I missed him too. Even if I do my best to act as I don't care, I did missed him. Go home now, and thank your sister for me, I'll take care of Orton.''
She kissed him on the cheek and watched him leave putting the ''CLOSED'' sign on. She went back to take Randy's plate back in the kitchen. She'll take care of the dishes tomorrow. When she got back, he had his wallet out, ready to pay the bill.
'' I must say that was excellent Megan. Thanks for letting me in while you're closed. How much do I owe you? Can I pay in nature?''
He winked, thinking she was worth one more try. She sighed, trying not to smile at his repeatitive attempts. She ran her left hand in her hair. His eyes widened in shock.
'' I am soooo sorry, I didn't meant to be rude. Your husband is one lucky guy if I can say so.''
'' What? OH, this,...''
She hid her hand behind her back, realising she forgot to take her ring off...
'' I'm not married, it's just that I was engaged once and...Nevermind. But your apologies are accepted. If you don't mind though, I'd love to leave, cause I want to get ready for tonight.''
Randy decided not to insist about the ring, eventhough the story was weird.
'' Alright then, you just have to tell me how much I owe you for the meal and then I'm going back to the Hotel.''
Megan waved as she moved towards the door.
'' Didn't you heard what Carrie said? It's on the house. Come one now, I still have a lot to do.''
Randy got up and followed her outside, but still kept his wallet out.
'' No, no, I insist, the poor girl can't go and take my meal from her salary. What's her boss gonna say?''
'' Well, I don't mind. ''The Buzz'' is owned by me and Carrie, so it IS on the house k? End of discussion.''
'' Damn, both gorgeous and smart. I already love this town. Are you a friend of Charlie's? Cause we're going to a club tonight, will you be there?''
Her eyes went back to their cold shade. What has he said this time?
'' Yes, I'll be there. I'll see you later.''
He shrugged and crossed the street, looking behind her shoulders to see her take off her ring and toss it in her pockets. There was a lot of mysteries about that girl. He would have to ask Charlie about her...
