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" I need them fries Terry! I've been waiting for over thirty minutes now!" Friday night at Merlotte's is the busiest nights of the week. Coming back to work was probably the most normal thing I've done this whole week. But hey whoever said my life was normal. It's like the last couple hours was just a blur. Everything is just going to fast for me. I don't want to forget to know how to live when I'm surrounded by the living dead twenty-four seven. It felt good to be around people who actually had a pulse for once.
"Order number 47 up in the window!, Chili cheese fries" Terry practically threw the basket of cheese covered fries at me. "This aren't mine. I order the regular house fries. Lightly salted." I threw the basket right back at him. I knew Terry was busy but that doesn't mean he could just pick an attitude anytime he wants. I been working six hours straight and plus I got to head to Fangtasia to do that whole investigating with Eric..who is furious with me because..well I really don't know the reason but we all know how Eric can be moody. I just want to get this night over with and go to sleep. And of course go see Bill. He hasn't disappointed me lately which is always a good sign. Things seem to be working out.
"Sookie, stop daydreaming and take them damn house fries of yours!" Terry snapped back at me again.
I rolled my eyes and headed toward the table of obnoxious over-weight woman with the cheap looking hats. "Will that be all for you ladies tonight?" I wasn't really in the bubbly type of mood today but I have the past couple of hours to blame.
"Actually yes, can we get an order of the fried pickles" The heavy set woman didn't need anymore fried food from what she was packing on her. I just faintly smiled and took their order. "Oh and some biscuits with drizzled honey" she licked the corners of her mouth to catch the saliva as she spoke.
" Is that all?" I started to get frustrated and I'm pretty sure they heard it in my voice because when I walked away all I could hear in my head was how bad of a waitress I am and how impatient and rude.
Now I know why I hang out with vamps so much. People can just be annoying. "Lafayette, I'm gonna need the specials three and six." I kept my eyes down on the counter. "Whats eatin at you Sook?" Lafayette could always sense my tension.
"Is it them heffy set bitches over there? Because I could forget about them fried pickles and give em a nice black AIDS burger" He always knew how to put a smile on my face too. But what made me smile even more was that things started to slow down and that meant dawn was upon us.
"Sookie, before you leave you need to do me a favor?" Sam walked in the back with a young girl behind him.
"This is Luna. She's our new waitress and she starts the night shift today." The girls Sam kept hiring started to get sluttier and sluttier. Luna was gorgeous. She had long black flowing curly hair that reached down to the center of her back. Her eyes reminded me of the moon on a Halloween night. They were such an odd color but they complemented her toffee colored skin.
"And you need me for?" Sam always needed me before I left. Better pay me for overtime.
"I need you to let her know where your tables are at because she's going to cover them when you leave and make sure she knows the clean up process" Sam bolted out of the back leaving me with this new girl.
" You owe me one Merlotte!" I shouted toward the direction he left.
"I won't be any trouble. I'd like to know where my tables are so you can be on your way" Oh even better she has a slight French accent.
"Tables 12, 6, 8 and 14" I somehow started not to like her. Which is odd because I usually like everybody. Jealousy is green and ugly. I am neither of those things...
"Jessica will be here soon so she can help you with any trouble that you have" I knew Jessica wouldn't like her one bit so I was actually excited to hear about it later.
"Yessica and I are going to be close. I Yust know it" Luna smiled as she began to tie her apron around her size two waist.
"Be careful she bites" I somehow had to warn the girl. I mean it was for her own good not mine. I wasn't even trying to be a bitch..for the most part. I could tell that Luna was puzzled but she'll find out for herself eventually.
"Well I'm heading out y'all" I waved to my fellow staff and friends and headed toward the front door when something strange grew over me. That strange revengeful feeling was stronger than ever. It was more concentrated and I could feel the blood rushing to my head. I glanced behind me as I felt the direction of the rage came from.
All I saw was Luna waving with a big stupid smile on her face. I thought to myself...Ha! Yeah Paris Barbie. She didn't even know what the salt shaker was. I'm over my head.
Checking my phone I noticed a text from Eric:
9/11/10; 8:54pm.
From:Eric N.
To:Sookie S
"Your services are no longer needed tonight. I will contact when you come to any use to me"
-E
I threw the phone onto the passenger seat. Can I just have one good day for once! I sat in my car not even bothering to put the key in the ignition. I just sat there thinking that I'm suppose to be the happiest girl in the world. I'm getting married to the one man I love, I have all my friends support but I still feel emptier than a bucket on a hot summer day. Why would he just stand me up like that? Don't take your anger out on me Eric. My long hard concentration was interrupted by the startled vibrating from my phone.
9/11/10; 9:15pm.
From:Bill C.
To: Sookie S.
"You still heading over to see Eric tonight?"
I re-read that text at least ten times. What was Sookie's Stackhouse next move?
9/11/10; 9:21
From:Sookie S.
To:Bill C.
"Yes"
I think a little detour tonight to set somebody straight would make me feel better.
Pulling into the Fangtasia parking lot, I could see Eric's Lamborghini parked in the back so of course I parked next to him. You know just in case he decides to make an escape. I made my way to the front of the club. There was a sign hanging in the middle of the door.
"Club opening in an hour due to technical difficulties. If you are Sookie Stackhouse and you've decided to make an appearance please leave for own good"
Why was the club closed at nine o' clock at night? Bad business. What the hell is he up to in there? I wasn't going to let some stupid sign stop me from my mission. I repeatedly knocked on the front door.
No answer. "Oh, come now I know someone is in there." I continued knocking on the brass door.
"Get out of here Sookie" Eric's voice came from the other side of the door. "Eric open the door"
"Didn't you read the sign or do I have to be more brief with you?" His voice was so strong I could feel him on the other side of the door. "I'm not leaving until you tell me why you stood me up tonight!"
"You were no longer useful to me tonight." Eric made his point loud and clear but I don't know why I didn't get the hint and leave. "Why couldn't you just tell me this before!" I've never knew someone
whose pissed me off more than Eric does. I didn't get a response from the other side of the brass door.
"Eric!" I knocked again continuously. Still no answer. "Fine! You won't have any use for me anymore because I quit!" I finally took the hint and started to head to my car until the brass door slammed open.
Eric's face was inflamed. "You expect me to chase you after you threaten me and expect me to care the slightest. Sookie you have no use for me what so ever. Now if you wanted me to take a bite out of you that would be a different story but don't you dare try to mix business with pleasure. For your sake I want neither to do with you. Now leave my club or I will have to escort you myself and believe me that is the last thing you want. You will be to no use of anybody if it came that far." Eric slammed the brass door on my face so hard I could feel glitter of brass splash on my face.
I gawked at the brass door lifeless like a statute. "Motherfuc-"
"That means NOW! Sookie" Eric's voice roared.
"Fine! You fucking lifeless, soulless vampire!" I stomped away like a five year old. I wasn't the type of girl to get scared and run away crying. "Don't you dare bother come back begging for my services. Oh and by the way. Your highlights look hideous on you!" After releasing my temper at the closed building. I noticed a red lustrous surface from the corner of my eye. The devilish tips of my smile began to coil. I took the biggest, sharped edge key on my chain and ran it against Eric's red Lambo. There was a wave of satisfaction that stowed upon me when I took a second look at the keyed sports car.
"Son of a bitch vampire" I took the gum out of mouth and smudged it all on his paint job. I thought that was a nice touch. Perfect finale. I drove off laughing hysterically as I imagined Eric's shocked face. Sookie ain't so innocent now is she. I was surely satisfied tonight. Well mostly.
I got to Bill's and I could see candles in the window seal. Bill was planning a romantic evening. When the candles come out so does the inner lover in Bill. I could use some relaxation tonight. Being pissed at Eric has really been wearing me out.
"Babe, I'm home" I entered Bill's but all I could see was candle light. "In the kitchen" Bill sang his words with excitement. Oh what does he have up his sleeve?
"Hi my darling" Bill kissed me as I entered the twinkle light infested kitchen. "What's all these?" My eyes were amazed at how beautiful Bill can decorate. There was vanilla scented candles everywhere I looked. The food on the table looked exquisite and the bed setting on the floor by the fireplace was elegant and plain sexy.
Bill handed me a glass of red wine and kissed my cheek "I thought we'd celebrate. Our wedding is in four months and I thought investing in our love with a little celebration wouldn't hurt." Bill took my hand toward the dinner table. I was in awe, I still had to absorb everything. "Hungry?" Bill had all my favorite foods set on the table. Hot wings, Coffee ice cream with chocolate sprinkles, Chicken Alfredo. The works!
"So tell me about your day? Everything go alright with Eric?" Bill started to make me a plate of food and exchange conservation at the same time. "Yeah me and Eric are just fine. Best buds." I faked a smile. I knew how Bill worried when there was confrontation with Eric and I which is odd because he hates Eric but lately he's been weird. "Good! So we can proceed with the plans!"
"What Plans?" They better not include Eric or I'll kill myself.
"You will see later in the future. Now eat my love you looked flushed" Bill shoved a piece of celery into my mouth. Why was he changing the subject? Ugh Bill and his imagination.
"Well we better start planning. I got all of the wedding details for both of us to look at tonight" So this is what all this commotion was about. "Bill, I didn't even tell anybody about us yet" Well besides Eric but that doesn't count. " That's fine. Now come we must get started." Bill patted his hand next to him on the bed setting to motion me to sit next to him. I rolled my eyes charmingly and proceeded toward Bill. I looked out the window and saw a reflection of Eric clear as day staring right back at me. I blinked my eyes a couple of times to set my vision start and then I noticed he was gone. Sookie you are going crazy. "What's wrong?" Bill noticed my curiosity of the window. "I thought I saw.."
"Saw what?" I think I began to freak Bill out a little.
"Nothing" I forced that smile again and ran to Bill's side to plan out our beautiful wedding. Two more months and I'll be Compton. I wondered how Mrs. Sookie Northma-. Yeah right. When Lafayette decides to be straight that'll happen. I laughed in my head at the silly idea.
