Chapter 27: Chapter 26
Abbie's pov
"Masquerade? What is with you rich people." I sigh.
"Seriously, this is the nicest thing Sally has done since I met him. You should be proud of your boyfriend. Aaaand…. It's a charity event." Prudy seems proud.
"He's not my boyfriend! And charity? Are you sure it actually goes to charity?" I walk away from the spot not willing to hear any of it. What does anyone wear to a charity event/birthday/masquerade or whatever?
"Abbie, it will be fun," she comes to the counter where I lay the ice-cream bowl.
"I am working Prudy. I do not wanna leave my work for a party which will be rich people wasting money away. I need that money. Besides, he has not invited me so…"
"Seriously?" why does she seem surprised? "He said you refused to listen to him."
"He put you up for this?" I am angry and I move forward to serve a client and pretend to smile before going back to the counter where Prudy was nibbling at a strawberry nervously.
"Forget that part. He promised to fund a whole road trip if I got you to come. It's a win win. You get to enjoy, he gets his girl and we get the trip. See?"
"So I am your big mission that you want to accomplish and get paid by your boss?" I stop a while from making a milkshake that had been ordered.
"I mean, if you put it that way…. Something like that." She speaks from the side of her mouth.
"woow, yeeiiii… I love being the price to pay for the trophy." I say sarcastically. "Just get out and let me do my job?" I leave her to find the milkshake table.
"Can we talk about this?" she nags when I get back to the counter.
"I'm working. Besides, I'm a lover and Sally is a play boy, he is just not for me." I set my hands on the counter and lean forward. "He has too much drama. I hate drama." Prudy stares blankly for a while until I finish talking.
"Are you kidding me." She looks around then at me. "Girl, you just started here and you got more drama than Kiara and I combined."
"Mmh..Fair point." I stand straight. "Fine. I'll come. Now, please leave?"
"With pleasure." She says. Did she just make a U turn on me? I laugh in my head as I head over to a table where a client had held up their hand.
I sigh as I take off my apron and throw it in my monkey bag then close my locker and unlock my phone. Of course Sally hasn't texted. He has been ghosting me. I know it's the kinds of games a guy like that plays. Shows interest when he is bored then when something fun comes up, he disappears. I'm not falling for that. I'm not falling for him. I reach Berlin's number just in time before I give up on the phone already. He picks up on the first ring.
Hey, was just wondering if you would like to go to Sally's party with me?
Perfect, pick me up?
That will work for me. Thank you.
With that sorted I might as well wait to see how it plays out.
The hostel smells nice, looks like Prudy is back to herself. She seems busy at the corner when I get in. is he… knitting? Oh no. not the smuggling love where you make some cute mittens for your boyfriend… I know she is going through a lot right now, with Kayc having not recovered and all but she is really being strong about it and it's impressive.
"New hobby in town?" she doesn't attempt to hide the green and brown mittens she is making. She simply smiles and turns to face me.
" I am thinking, I can go see Kayc later tomorrow before the party. I thought these mittens would match well with a harry porter character then I will buy the wizard hat and buy myself a few… sorry, how was your shift roommate? Are you ready for the grand parteee?"
I want her to keep talking about Kayc but really I need to sleep.
"Welll…" I take out a dress from my monkey bag and place it against my front.
"My, what… You are quite enthusiastic about the party. I knew you wanted to go.."
"Now that I am going to the party I think I must make the most of it right?" she seems impressed by my dress and even if she does not say it, I still take that as a compliment. I see how she eyes me from the corner of her eye and I know that face she makes. I can't really hang out much so I just switch off my lamp light and drift off to sleep.
"You think so? I think her nose is funny."
"Definitely funny, and she snores all the time, look at how she holds her plushies."
I hear voices hovering over me and my eyes open as my hands swing around just for my protection that causes me to smack Kiara so hard on her jaw that my hand hurts.
"oooow!!!"
"Kiara, I'm so sorry," I get up fast to rub her jaw. "What were you doing hovering over me anyway." I direct my eyes to Prudy who is busy trying not to burst out laughing.
"What?" I ask and she tries to keep a straight face.
"No you do not. I am trying to help Kiara out here, at least help me out…" Kiara lets go of the jaw she was busy feeling and it has a quite noticeable sore.
"Oh, boy." I exclaim and stand to give her some space. I will never hear the end of this.
"What? Why did you say it like that. Did my skin break? Do I need a doctor?" I look at my bed side clock and it's… Oh, boy!
"Shit its 8:00 am. Shit, shit, shit. I am late!" I look up to them.
"We wanted to wake you up. Your alarm went off 30 minutes ago." Prudy defends herself and Kiara rushes to the mirror to groan at her face.
"You did a great job at it! Thank you very much. If I get fired, you are paying for my food and finding me another job." I say trying to fit in to my black trousers. They couldn't be smaller any other day?
other day?
"I'm so sorry, I will make it up to you Cole. Not today, but I will." Way to begin an apology. At least be honest when you are apologizing right? I already set a date with Berlin and if I do not get off at three, I will not be able to complete my assignment on time, that means I will be late and…
"Yea, no problem. I know I can hold you to your word." He smiles and proceeds to the back area to make his calculations for the nightshift sales.
"Did you get fired?" there is a concerned tone behind the phone when I place it on my ear.
"Uuh, noo, did you want me to?" I ask obvious irritation in my voice even when I know it was practically my fault for being such a heavy sleeper. Mom once said that People will meet Barack Obama as I sleep. He is practically her idol.
"Well, you missed such an awesome opportunity where I provide and you just sit." I can hear Kiara's sarcastic tone and I know she is doing that head thing where she tilts her head and raises her brows.
"If I keep talking to you on job, we might as well find out how that feels eeh." I answer attempting to end the conversation.
"Well now that you are not in trouble, what about my face, an apology in the least?'' I knew she would get there eventually.
"Oh no. did I hurt you? Did you deserve it though?" I disconnect before she has the chance to say anything and adjust my clothes as I wear an apron over my clothes.
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