Disclaimer-I do not own characters used in this story. I appreciate the creator of these wonderful characters.
Chapter 5- A Change in Duties
It is a good thing I stopped drinking when I did. My hangover is minimal. I started the coffee as I take 2 pain relievers. I head back to my room to rummage through my clothes. I nip pick trying to decided what to wear. I am putting a bit more effort into my selection today. The thought of my beautiful customer coming in has my temperature rising a few degrees. If I keep that up I will not need a sweater. I decided on a nicer pair of jeans and a fitted shirt. I grabbed one of my less bulkier sweaters. I spent a bit more time on my hair today and even added a bit of make-up.
As I grabbed my travel mug of coffee and headed out the door I wondered if he would be showing up again all wet. I wonder if he ever uses the pool there. If he did I just might need a membership just to see how little he wears in the pool. I got it. I think I should get a part-time job there as a towel girl in the mens locker room. Maybe even offer to dry him off to save his energy after a hard workout.
I am so bad. I guess I have a little pent up energy that I need to release. I should suggest he help me with that. Stop it. The last thing I need is to be spending my day all worked up and have Mike think it is because of him.
Going in the store using the front entrance, I run into my boss. It looks like I am working in the back today. Another call out and we have guacamole on sale. Plus there is no salsa prepared. Looks like it is going to be a messy day. This is not a neat job. The dicer alone causes the tomato juice to fly in every direction. I don't mind doing it. The only downside is that I am in the back and I might miss Edward. That thought alone made me head to the radio and stick it on the rock station. I needed to motivate myself and succumb to the heavy workload waiting me.
Troublemaker, that is what Steve is. He had me going. We got on some of the most inappropriate topics today. The things that came out of our mouths today. At one point he came back and asked if anyone wanted to bet that the assistant and the team leader would ever give into each other. Oh my, this is just asking for trouble. I say I disagree. He wanted to know what I bet. I don't really like to actually bet so I got out of there quickly. The funniest part with Steve today was when I was bring some guacamole to the sales floor in one of the ice bins. As I walked by I noticed him and Ben looking off in the same direction. My first thought was it had to be a girl. I turned around and sure enough there was a blond walking around sushi. I started to laugh at them. They in turn joined in. I then looked back at the girl. Wait a minute, she is familiar. It was Ireland, well that was her stage name. She was a dancer from the gentleman's club in town. I relayed this to the guys. Steve stuffs his hand in his pocket and fishes out his wallet. He grabs a bunch of ones and precedes to pretend to head in her direction. That got us laughing so hard, I was afraid the girl would know what was up. We all headed into the back room leaving my ice bin and their carts unattended so we could sober up. Of course one of the guys says what is the oddest thing about this situation is that I knew who the girl was. Yes that was a memorable night with Rose and the girls. We hit a strip club. I actually have been to that strip club more than once. Rosalie's fellow co-workers, my old associates, work hard and party hard. Many a night after a team build we ended up at one of the gentlemen clubs. The one Ireland works at is one of the classier ones. I may be more reserved, but it doesn't mean I haven't had some weird experiences.
As we continued with our fun Steve said once just was not enough he need another go around. He headed off to stalk the stripper. We decided this was a story we needed to spread so we stopped and told the others that were in the back. Kelly one of the other prep girls came back to see up. She said she put the ice bin in its place. She also had to tell us of this gorgeous man she just helped. She said he had the most sexy as hell smile and his auburn hair was calling for her to run her fingers through. This got my attention. In turns out she helped him find some items and then asked if he was making dinner for his girlfriend. Turns out he was making it for his sister an her boyfriend. She said she watched him leave the store and walk across the street. Damn I missed him. It had to be Edward. It is in his usual time range. I bit my tongue to stop myself from asking her what he was wearing. I did not any miss gossip central to have any ammunition to spread around the store.
My shining point of my shift came and left so my mood went down a bit. It did not help when a customer wanted to add more items to a platter to increase its weight. Once we were in the back room, Steve said that he would pull down his pants and add some more to it. He is a riot to talk to. The time can pass fast when we get on one of our outrageous conferences. I am probably bright red when we finish. It is either from laughing so much or embarrassing topics of conversation.
It looks like the rest of this week will be just like today. Found out the girl I was filling in for will be out for week. Looks like my week will consist of cutting fruits and vegetables and making mass amounts of salsas. This is not a job you dress nice for. I guess I will be swimming in large layers and wearing a winter hat. It gets so cold in there at times.
Later that night I got the low down on Emmett. Rose was extremely excited as she told me of her night. He wanted to take her out on Saturday, but she said no go. She was not canceling Girls Night.
Which I am excited about. I explain to Rose about Alice and she thinks it is great that I invited her. It even would evens out the numbers for the bar game. We agree on the logistic for the night. I wanted to make sure of everything before I talk to Alice.
I have a feeling if I did not get off the phone when I did, Rosalie would have gone on all night about her little stud muffin. Rose even with all her one track mindness she asked about Edward. I relayed that I missed out on seeing him. She knew that brought my day down. She suggested a nice long bubble bath to help lift my mood. And believe me that is just what I plan to do.
Sitting in the warm water trying to relax and empty my mind. Those intense green eyes flashed in my head. That is my new favorite color.