The sound of my alarm woke me up from a deep sleep. I felt like it was two a.m.

Seven! Oh crap, I am late for my first day at work!

Since there were no longer any lingering effects of alcohol buzzing through my system. I went directly into the shower, pinning my hair up and keeping it carefully dry. There was no way I’d have time to dry it if I washed it.

As I step out of my shower I wrap in my purple fluffy towel and stare at my face in the mirror.

I drew my drawer and look for some aspirin, I took two with a glass of water.

I got dressed in record time, in a sundress dress. I brush my hair and pull it in a bun, I did a light makeup.

"Mornin' Princess, had a late night with Amy?" Dad asked.

At the mention of, last night, my ears burn with embarrassment. All I remember was getting in the truck with Tyler the rest was blank out.

I poured myself a cup of coffee and nibbled on a bagel.

"Ah yeah had a lot of fun, we missed you last night" I replied with a kiss to his cheeks.

"Yeah, yeah sure you do, I bet you girls had more fun without your old man there," He said sarcastically.

"You are not old, you are vintage. Are you going to work today?"

"No, today is my day off, though I will get some cleaning and go grocery shopping later. Probably go by Jeffrey for a beer after. Need anything special?" Dad asked.

"No thanks, I have to go now. I  don't want to be late, love you, daddy".

"Good luck, Love you, Princess"

I stepped outside and got in my truck. It took me fifteen minutes to get to the restaurant.

I didn't bother locking the truck. It wasn't in danger of being stolen here. Not when most of the cars parked nearby cost over seventy thousand dollars. The steps up to the office door were few. Taking one last deep breath I opened the door and stepped inside.

A petite woman with a short brown bob and a pair of wire-rimmed glasses was sitting at the reception desk when I stepped inside. She glanced over at me as  I made my way to her, but stopped in tracks when she saw me. She gave a quick glance at the rest of me and then nodded her head in my direction to come forward.

"You here for a job?" she asked commandingly.

I nodded, "Yes, ma'am. I'm here about a waitress position."

She gave me a tight smile. "Good. You have the appeal. The members will overlook mistakes with a face like that. Can you carry a tray with food and take orders?"

I nodded.

"You're hired. I need someone in there right now. Follow me; we'll get you changed into a uniform."

I didn't argue. When she spun back around and started stalking toward a room I followed behind her. She was a woman on a mission. She opened a door and walked inside.

She handed me a short sleeve white shirt with a black skirt and a small bow tie.

"Change in there" she pointed to a door. "Hurry we are short on staff."

Two hours later, I'd stopped at all tables to refill beverages and take orders.

The diners all asked me if I was new and commented on my excellent service. I wasn't an idiot. I saw the way the older men were leering at me. Thankfully, they all seemed careful not to cross any lines.

The lady who hired me had finally told me her name. She was Emily Lowry. She was in charge of hiring staff. She was also a whirlwind. She'd told me that I was to recheck all customers and make sure they are OK.

Most of the men were drinking beers.

I walked into the kitchen Emily stuck her head out of one of the rooms. "You're back already?" she asked, walking out with her hands on her hips.

"Yes, ma'am. I ran out of drinks."

Her eyebrows shot up, "All of them?"

I nodded. "Yes. All of them."

A smile crossed her stern face and she let out a laugh. "Well, I'll be damned. I knew they'd like you but those horny men were willing to stay and buy whatever you had just to get you to serve them longer."

"Come on, I'll show you where to restock. Then come back in here and we will get that paperwork filled out."

The sun was going down by the time I arrived back home. I'd been gone all day. I was exhausted. I just wanted to go to bed.

I turned the knob and walked inside. The entrance was empty and clean. The floor even looked shiny. I heard a television coming from the living room.

"Dad, I'm home" I called out as I took my shoes off and headed to the living room.
Dad was asleep in his favorite chair. I took off the television and picked up the beer bottle he had next to his chair and put it in the trash.

"Daddy, C'mon let's got you to bed now"

"Princess, you're home, what took you so long?" He asked.

"It was my first day. Emily had to show me where everything was kept, plus I had to fill out some paper works.

"You didn't have to get a job now, you know"

We went over this already. I wanted to help dad with the bills but he insisted that I take this summer and have fun. How can I have fun knowing that my dad was working hard while I was partying, no way? He tries to give me everything. Sometimes I feel like he is giving me my 'me-time' because he is afraid that I will leave just like mom.
They were times she will accuse him of having her to work and not have time for herself.

"I know. But I love my new job. You going to bed now?"

"Yes. You have dinner already?"

"Yes, they let you eat before you leave. Goodnight Daddy"

"Goodnight Princess".

I closed the door to my bedroom and collapsed on the bed. I didn't even pull back the covers. I needed to sleep. I had to be at work at nine in the morning. I smiled to myself because I was thankful. I had a job.

It was nice and sunny outside. Most of the customers are out enjoying the sun. So the dining room was mostly empty. Except for some ladies who were sitting around a table chatting.

"Can I get you, ladies, anything?"

"No thanks, dear," Mrs. Benson said will a bright smile on her face.

"Why don't you come and sit with us for a while?" Mrs. Henry asked.

When I first met them I know they will be my favorite customers to serve.

"I can't, I have to help Jemery in the kitchen. Maybe next time"

"We will hold you on that." Mrs. Henry said.

With a wave, I headed to the kitchen.

"Hey Baby girl what you doin' tonight I wanna see if you wanna go out tonight, you can be my girl and I can be your man and we can dance all night long".

Jemery was singing as soon as he saw me coming through the door. He was a very funny guy, he kinda reminded me of Dez from Austin and Ally.

When I first met Jeremy I was taking orders for a group of girls who you know will make you feel like shit just by looking at them, I had their orders mixed up I know they were going to make a scene of it. But Jeremy steps right in and exchange their plates with the rightful owner, while flirting with them, they tip him fifty dollars.
Which he gives me as soon as I step into the kitchen.

"Don't let them get to you, if you show them your weak point they will use it"

That's when I know Jeremy and I are going to be fast friends.

"Earth to Hannah" He snapped his fingers.

"See ladies, I serenading her and she is lost in my love," He said to the other waitresses who was watching us.

"More like she's fell in a coma"

"In a state of shock"

"I think her soul left her body"

They all said which earn a laugh from everyone in the kitchen included me.
This is what it's like everyday working here. Having fun and laughing when we all come together.

"You girls are just jealous of my girl. C'mon Hannah let's go eat I'm starving" He said. Leading me to a table.

"What's your plan for later? We are going to this Honk-A-Tonk bar after work, are you coming? " He asked while giving me a sandwich.

"I can't I have-"

"No, I don't want to hear it. You have been working here for three weeks now. It's time you go out and have some fun".

The last time I went to a bar I accused a guy who was saving me to be a kidnapper.
I haven’t seen him back since that night, but he was never too far from my thoughts or in my dreams. I blushed just remembering that night.

"Ok, I didn't put that smile on your face. Who is the lucky bastard?"

"Break time is over! Back to work, everyone!"

I have never been happier to dodge Jemery's question.

"I'll see you tonight?". Jemery was talking to me when I felt myself bump into someone in front of me. I jumped and look up to see the guy who was visiting me in my dreams looking down on me.

"I am so sorry! I wasn't-" His lips spread in a wide grass he stays looking at me.

"Well hello again, Hannah" He winked at me. I felt Jemery hand on my back urging me forward.

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