Chapter 2: The Fix-Its
Tamora walked into the restaurant. A bar was on the far right where a burly man at least in his early 60's stood. The man had no hair but had a small gray beard with deep green eyes. His hands had callous and looked dark and rough. Little booths were along the edges and the main floor was a dance floor. A huge stage was in the dead center and Tamora seemed drawn to the music. One guy about six five with dark skin and black hair with blue eyes was wearing a blue buttoned up shirt and tight jeans with brown boots. A girl that had a surfer's body with long reddish blonde hair and hazel eyes was playing the drums. She wore a red tank top and blue jeans with high heeled brown boots. Tamora saw another person playing a guitar but couldn't get a good enough glimpse. So, she just stood where she was and listened to the music.
Well the well went dry and the cow did too
And daddy didn't know what to do
The banker came by the house one day
He said he's gonna take the farm away
Then mama came up with a plan
My brother and me started up a band
My sister put a sign on the roof
And daddy bought a case of 90 proof
The singer had a great deep voice and was swinging his hips. He had an award winning grin making the girls swoon. While the men kept whistling at the blonde on stage. Yet, the man and woman ignored the whistling and continued the song.
Now we call it the Cadillac Ranch
They're parking cars in the old bean patch
There's a bar in the barn and the place stays packed
Till the cows come home at Cadillac Ranch
Tamora saw men and women of all ages dancing to the song. Some men were swinging there girls around. She to her utter shock saw two girls kissing as well as some men. A dark skinned girl was twirling with a light skinned boy. "Wow I guess the sign was right all things are possible," Tamora whispered. Normally she never stuff like this in a small town people were so high in their religious ways but this place seemed different. Everyone was having a good time and Tamora smiled as she listened to more of the song.
Now the only thing that we raise is cane
You don't need the sun or rain
Just neon lights and some ice cold beer
Keeps everything green around here
Mama takes the cash at the door
My brother and me keep 'em out on the floor
My sister sets them up at the bar
And daddy kicks back with a big cigar
Tamora's stomach growled again reminding her of why she was here. "Oh right I guess I seat myself," Tamora said. She slid into a booth where a young girl came up to her. She looked at least 25 with short brown hair with bangs neatly above her hazel eyes. They were held back by a butterfly hair clip and the girl had a pale complexion. The girl looked about five foot five with a small belly but a trim figure. She wore a white shirt with a black skirt that went past her knees and wore brown sandals.
"Welcome to the Fix-It Ranch I am Megan, what can I get you?" asked the girl with a cheerful voice.
"Um an ice tea no lemon," Tamora said. Megan put down her order and Tamora said, "I need some time to look it over".
"Of course ma'am I will be right back with your tea. But if you want my opinion get the loaded burger our chef broils the meat and stuffs it with jalapenos, cheese, onion, pickles it is really good," Megan said smiling.
"I will think about it," Tamora said. She looked over the menu just as the song ended.
Now we call it the Cadillac Ranch
They're parking cars in the old bean patch
There's a bar in the barn and the place stays packed
Till the cows come home at Cadillac Ranch
Well we gave all the cows away
Now the only horns around here today
Are the ones up on the grill
Of a genuine '59 Coupe Deville
Now we call it the Cadillac Ranch
They're parking cars in the old bean patch
There's a bar in the barn and the place stays packed
Till the cows come home at Cadillac Ranch
Now we call it the Cadillac Ranch
They're parking cars in the old bean patch
There's a bar in the barn and the place stays packed
Till the cows come home at Cadillac Ranch
"Alright folks we will take a little break and we will be back. So, why don't you nice folks sit on down for a minute and order something to drink. And don't forget to tip the waitress and waiters," he said winking. He jumped on down and went to the bar and his eyes spotted Tamora. "Why hello beautiful, haven't seen you around here before," he said walking up to Tamora.
"I am new in town," she said flatly not wanting to be bothered.
"Well maybe you need is a friend," he said winking.
Tamora was about to tell him to go away when a voice called out, "Bobby!" Tamora and the man named Bobby turned to see another man standing behind Bobby. The man was five foot with brown hair and big blue eyes. Some muscle with a peach complexion. He wore a blue shirt with jeans, and brown boots. But he had a blue ball cap on his head. "Why don't you leave the nice lady alone, she looks like she doesn't want to be bothered," said the other man folding his arms looking serious.
"Ah shucks Felix, I wasn't being fresh just trying to be friendly," Bobby said shuffling his feet.
"Well why don't you go be friendly to booth number five by getting them some drinks," Felix said.
"Yes bro whatever you say boss," Bobby said with a smirk. Then turned to Tamora and smiled. "Sorry ma'am I was just trying to be friendly hope I didn't bother you," With another wink he walked over to booth five.
"Sorry about my brother, he is a bit flirty but he is harmless," Felix said.
"Well thanks anyway I didn't come here to get hit on," Tamora said firmly but gently.
"I can understand that," Felix said. "Say, not meaning to be nosy but are you new around here for I never seen you before," he said softly.
She smiled and said, "Yeah I just moved here today. Came here to well start over and grab a bite to eat".
"Well Niceland is the perfect place to start over, it is full of nice people," Felix said.
"Also very accepting," Tamora said motioning to two girls kissing.
"Yeah we try not to judge for there is only one judge, but I won't get all religious on ya for I am not a preacher. But if you want some friendly advice I recommend making friends. If it wasn't for my friends and family well let's just say I would be back in a dark place. And as for something to eat I recommend the stuffed burgers they are really good," Felix said. Tamora smiled this little guy was pretty cute and seemed nice. "Oh shucks where are my manners I didn't ask your name. My name is Felix," he said holding out his hand.
"Tamora, Tamora Calhoun," she said shaking his hand.
"Wow that is a pretty name," he said smiling. Just then an elderly woman with gray hair with blue eyes called from the kitchen door.
"Felix," she called.
"Yes, ma'am" Felix said addressing the woman.
"The faucet is broke again we need you to fix it," she said.
"Okay mom I am coming, nice meeting you Ms. Tamora enjoy your dinner," Felix said hurrying off to the kitchen.
"Nice meeting you too Felix," Tamora said waving. Wow he seemed really nice and sort of cute. Maybe I will like living here after all, Tamora thought with a grin.
"So, what can I get you to eat ma'am?" Megan asked returning with her drink.
"I will have the stuffed hamburger with fries please," Tamora said smiling and soon ate her meal in peace her mind still on Felix and wondering if they were more nice people like him around.
Author's Note: Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please review.