Because y'all are so beautiful here is another chapter!
Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with Pretty Little Liars
Aria followed Ezra into the lobby ready to get out of this hotel for the night. She wanted to just clear her head and get things in order. She wanted talk to Ezra and make herself feel safe. She wanted to feel happy again and get loose.
Aria walked up to the front desk and handed over a note for them to give to Carol. Even with the work load Aria just needed an hour to herself and be with someone who once understood her.
Ezra placed his hand on the small of her back and guided her out to the front of the building. They waited a good few minutes till Ezra's car showed up and the Valet opened up the door for her. "Wait" Carol yelled running up to them huffing a few breaths, "Where do you think you're going?"
Aria let out a breath and looked over to see Ezra smiling, "I just need a few hours to myself"
Carol let out a breath, "Well it's going to have to be another night. I need you in the lounge room. I can't be running back and forth and I can't do this by myself. I need the help Aria" she demanded, "Please, you know Keith wouldn't want you leaving anyway!" she crossed her arms over my chest
Aria rolled her eyes and looked over at Ezra who was now standing next to her, "Which lounge is it?" He questioned finally taking a stand between the women.
Carol smiled wide and smirked towards Aria, "The moon night lounge. It's not even nine at night and we already have a full house"
Aria licked her lips, "Ezra," She whispered, "I know what you're thinking and don't even think for one more second that-"
"The thought has already crossed my mind Aria and the choice has been made." He looked over at Carol, "I will help you both out in any way that I can."
Aria looked over at Carol and than back at Ezra, "We need to talk" She hissed, "Alone" And that's when she pulled Ezra to the side of the entrance away from public view, "Ezra this is a bad idea. We are going to be around alcohol and I don't want you feel pressured"
Ezra gave her a deep glare not wanting to hear about his problems at the moment "Don't think for one second that I can't handle myself Aria. It's not like I'm going to sneak a drink or something. I am here to help you in your time of need" He brushed pass her "When are you going to give me the credit of the doubt? When are you going to realize that people are also here for you as much as you are for them?"
Aria let out a breath and pulled Ezra to a standstill "I'm just worried about you that's all" She admitted
"I'm fine Aria, nothing is going to happen. I swear!" he gave her a half smile, "Now, do I need a uniform or something?" he laughed
Aria took a step back and looked at his appearance "Just the shirt; your black slacks can stand" she gave him a hug, "Thank you! I really do need you right now. I just didn't know how to ask"
He closed his eyes feeling the warm embrace from Aria and squeezed her a little tighter "I'm always going to be here for you." He pulled away and gave her a kiss to the forehead "You just have to let me in once in a while"
She nodded, "The same goes for you!" she smiled, and said "Now let's go" She tugged on his arm and pulled him through the side entrance of the building. The Moon Night Lounge is connected to the streets so it would be easier for people to get in. But with everything there is a price per-head; every other Friday of the month the Moon Night Lounge opens its door and welcomes people with amateur night. It's more like a Crazy Karaoke kind of thing.
Ezra paused when they turned the corner of the building and looked at the long line that started out the door. People waiting to get into the rush, he looked over at Aria who didn't make eye contact. She opened the service doors with her key card and waited for him to get in.
It was the kitchen area and everyone that was on staff was spinning around in circles. As soon as people noticed Aria some of them froze and the rest just kept on working afraid to make any contact with her. "So what now?" he asked
Aria motioned her head for him to follow her into the crew room and she pulled open the closet doors. "Here" She handed him the uniform shirt and tie, "You can change in there" She pointed to the back bathroom" Ezra nodded his head and took the shirt from her. Aria than turned around and took one of the dress shirts for herself seeing as she didn't want to work in a sweaty environment in her dress suit.
Moments later they both were dress and Ezra looked at Aria as a whole demeanor changed. She was in a small black skirt that hung about three inches above her knees and a black sleeveless top that had the company's logo along with a moon on it. He smiled and looked at her up and down, "You look really different"
Aria laughed, "Natural?"
He nodded, "You look like the person I once knew" He whispered
She blushed and picked up the apron and a few order pads that were left on the table "Here," she handed it over "Now is there any questions before we get out there?"
Ezra tilted his head to the side, "Not really, I pretty much know what I'm doing"
She looked at him confused, "Are you sure about this? I know you and you and kitchen work or anything requiring drinks should end a night in-"
"Don't finish that" He joked, "I'll be fine" he tied the apron around his waist, "I have worked as a hoist for a few years in College I think I can handle one night"
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The night started off strong with people. There were only about six hoists and eight kitchen staff. Aria and Ezra were at different ends of the room but still able to see each other once in a while.
Aria had more tables than she thought she could handle. After spending so much time behind a desk she forgot the difference it felt of being on your feet for so long. It was only three hours in and she was about to cry.
Carol was behind the bar helping with drinks and calling out orders as the hoists handed her the food slips.
Ezra was on a full blast feeling as if he was young again and holding a tray with only one hand like a pro. There were a few slip up's but that was only when he had accidentally bumped into a group of college kids trying to make their way to the dance floor.
Ezra walked up to a table that had a group of girls. He smiled using his boyish charm that he was famous for "Good evening ladies, what can I get you tonight?"
One of the girls smirked "Your number for starters" She smiled flirtatiously "What's your name sugar?"
Ezra smiled and flirted back "Ezra,"
"Well Ezra," another girl flirted, "Haven't seen you around here before. Are you new?"
He nodded, "You could say that. But I'm just filling in for the night." He looked down the room to see Aria with a tray of food and drinks in her hand, "So what can I get you?"
"A round of shots for starters"
Ezra nodded, "Would any of you like some nuts?" He closed his eyes as they all looked down his waist "I meant to eat" Again he felt stupid when they just laughed, "I will be back with your drinks" he excused himself walking away towards the bar and handed Bradley his drink orders
"Tough night?" Bradley asked bringing out six shot glasses and four beer glasses
He shrugged, "You could say that" He chuckled, "Hey when does armature night start?"
Bradley looked at the wall behind him to look at the clock "It should have started by now; but I guess with the ciaos around here no one has called it to order" Just than Aria walked up to the bar and took a seat on the empty stool "What you need?"
"Four cosmos, three vodka tonics and two margaritas on the rocks" She answered and turned to Ezra, "How are you feeling?" Ezra looked at her annoyed "I'm talking about your feet wise ass"
Bradley laughed as he placed Ezra's drink orders on his tray "I'm fine. I have what I think is a bridal party asking me all sorts of weird questions but other than that I'm great"
Aria nodded and stood up on her feet to grab the tray of nuts and wings behind the counter "Nice ass" A guy said walking by "How much?"
She turned around and looked at the guy from top to bottom "You can't afford me" she played around knowing that he was drunk and that would probably generate more tips, "How much you give me for it?"
The guy looked a little taken back and took a step forward to whisper in her ear, she could smell the amount of alcohol that he had and knew that she needed to get him out of here before he passed out. He pulled away and raised his eyebrows at Aria, "Not in this lifetime honey," She patted his shoulder "Take a walk" She motioned for the security and told him to make sure he gets a cab "Now, table eight and fourteen in calling me" She smirked towards Ezra and Bradley
Ezra watched as Aria walked away with a little sway to her step, "What do you think he told her?" He asked Bradley with a hint of jealously
Bradley laughed at Ezra's face "Don't worry man it happens all the time. You think this is the first time someone has hit on Ms Montgomery?" he shook his head "Think again
Ezra narrowed his look toward Aria as she reached her table and started to hand out their drinks. It was nothing but college kids at her table and she flirted with all of them. He watched with intense eyes as anger filled up in him. Bradley tapped him on the shoulder and told him he better get his drinks to their table before ciaos goes down. He shook off his anger towards Aria for being so open and walked over to his table and placed the drinks down. The ladies started to talk with him again and just than he got the idea that two can play that game.
"Alright, alright," The house DJ yelled out into the microphone getting everyone's attention, "Sorry for the delay in time but now I want to announce amateur night. You have until midnight to pick a song and do your best. If you suck we will all let you know" And that's when everyone yelled in agreement Ezra looked around him in shock and started to chuckle. The only bar that he ever went too was snookers and they hardly had a full house like this "Now, we have the signup sheet right in front of the stage, if you think you can do it go for it. But we all know you can't" He laughed making a joke "first up we have Sammy- doing I believe you I fly by R. Kelly"
Ezra spotted Aria in the near room and watched as she walked toward the stage and told the D.J something and then walked up to the bar. Ezra took that moment to do the same thing and walked up behind Aria, "Everything alright?"
Aria turned her head and nodded, "Everything is fine" She answered, "I just can't wait till this night is over and I get more people in here" She turned to look up at the stage, "This guy is bad" She laughed
"You think so?" Ezra rolled his eyes, "So are we going to be hearing you up on that stage?"
Aria throw her head back and laughed "Heck no" She shook her head "I wouldn't go up there if my life depended on it"
"Fifty bucks says you can't" George Peterson said slamming his money on the bar counter. Aria looked up at him, "What? I'm off the clock and it's amateur night"
Aria nodded, "You're drunk"
"Hey man, this was a conversation between the two of us" Ezra said stepping in "Why don't you go back to the table"
Peterson shook his head, "I needed another drink and your ass was moving as slow that I thought you were moving backwards." He smirked, "So what is it going to be Ms Montgomery?"
Aria looked to Ezra and then back at Peterson she opened up her mouth to speak but then was cut off, "I say she can" Mr Liberty stepped in "I will match that bet"
Peterson stood up straight "This was just a friendly bet" He said afraid
"I'll drop in on this" Bradley said placing down his fifty, "Ms Montgomery can't do it" Bradley than turned around toward the kitchen door "Anyone in; there's a table bet going on."
A couple of the kitchen cooks came out, "What's the bet?"
"Come on you guys" Aria chipped in "Get back to work"
"No Aria," Mr Liberty spoke "I will match whatever bet they have." He looked up, "I'm sure most of you are upset about what happened earlier today and are trying to get back at your boss in any way that you can. So here is your chance. Put your money where your mouth is" He spoke proud and in charge
Aria looked at Ezra and mouthed 'HELP' Ezra shrugged his shoulders for once not knowing what to say or do. "You can do it"
She closed her eyes "No, I can't see" she picked up her tray "I'm working"
"I'll bet a hundred dollars" one of the cooks said taking out his wallet and placing it on the counter along with Peterson's fifty "Let's hear it boss. You speak all high and mighty when we don't need to hear it. Now for once, let that voice of yours speak another language"
Aria looked at him in shock, "You're dreaming and I will still have power of you!"
"We'll make it even more interesting" He smirked "If we win, we all get two weeks off with pay."
Mr Liberty laughed, "And if we win?"
Everyone who was in on the bet looked at one another, "We'll work two weeks without pay" everyone nodded
Aria laughed, "Can I get that in writing?"
"Whatever you want doll face!" the cook smirked giving a high five to Bradley
"What's going on?" Carol asked confused getting more baskets for nuts under the counter "Everyone needs to stop talking and start moving"
Aria whipped her head to look at Carol and then back at Keith Liberty, "Boss man things it's a good idea to make an in house bet. He's giving away money and a two week vacation with pay when I fail miserably on stage" she turned back to Carol who looked back at her in shock, "What do you think of this idea?"
Carol went into a fit of giggles, "Are you kidding me?" She stopped laughing, "We're already short handed as it is and you want to give away free vacations?"
Keith nodded, "If they can't respect you-"
"Then find more people," Aria hissed, "This is a bad idea. They're supposed to respect me because I am their boss. This attitude of theirs has to end." She looked at her crew, "You can hate me all you want, but I am not going on stage to make a fool out of myself because you think; just because I'm small you can push me around." She picked up the tray full of drinks, "Now get back to work"
Aria turned around after making her full statement and feeling a little proud, but all that proudness went away when she collided with a guy and all the drink fell on her. Everyone started to laugh and call her a loser while Ezra bent down and helped her back up on her feet, "I'm so sorry sir, let me help you" Aria grabbed the towel and started to pat down the guys shirt when she felt a pair of hands stopping her. She looked up and gasped
"No need for that Aria," he looked at her sternly, "I saw you from across the room and thought I'd make myself known" he looked towards Ezra and then back at Aria who had never taken her eyes of him, "We had a deal" He looked her now see threw shirt "And you're working in a bar!"
"Dad" Aria bit her lip, "It's not what it looks like" She bent down to pick up her spilt drinks, "I'm-"
"No," Byron bent down and stopped her from working, "We had a deal. What the hell are you doing back here!" he yelled
"Excuse me sir" Keith said standing next to him, "I own this hotel and if you can't control you anger towards my employee's, I'm going to have to ask you to leave!"
Byron stood up and looked Keith in the eyes, "I'm Byron Montgomery and Aria is my daughter" he stated sternly, "And Ezra Fitz is a-"
"Dad, please" Aria stood up, "Let's just talk in private please?" She begged as tears threaten to fall, "Please!"
DUN DUN DUN! So what did y'all think of this chapter? I know most of you were asking and waiting for a night out of town and trust me that chapter is coming soon!
How is Byron going to deal with this situation?
Mean?
Respect them?
Turn them in?
Oh, boy!
See you lovely's soon kisses