Make You Mine
chapter 3
The next day, Alina heads to work bright and early, ready to see what the day had in store
It was a normal day, filled
with regulars, and generous tips
Having a conversation with Harry when
once again the gentlemen from the day
before made their way into the café,
except this time their group was down
to three.
It once again ran quiet, as they
made their way to the furthest table.
Alina excused herself from her previous
conversation, and made my way to Sam.
Sam
Hey, you mind taking their orders for me, I have a few arrangements to take care of.
Alina
Oh, no, Sam , no, you know I'm
comfortable with regulars.
Alina
I don't know these people, and you're sending me to take their orders.
Sam
You'll be fine, just introduce yourself, like you've done a million times, and simply ask if they would like anything
Alina
So you're sending me to make a fool of myself?
Sam
Do this for me, and a fresh batch of oatmeal raisin cookies will be waiting without limits.
Alina
Oh you are a bad person. You don't play fair.
alina pulled out her mini
notepad.
Sam slightly shoved Alina in the direction of their table.
She takes a deep breath and started her way towards their table
The second she arrived, the owner of the dark blue eyes looked up at her. His face cold, unfriendly.
Gulped as she felt her shyness take over, my face felt hot, and her mouth felt dry. she cleared her throat and opened her mouth.
Alina
H-hello. My n-name is Alina, and I- I will be your waitress this afternoon. May I um ask what you would li-like to drink?
Barely managing to stop herself from
closing her eyes, and making a grimace at her stutter.
chapter 1
Alina
Good afternoon, my name is Alina, and i will be your waitress for this afternoon!
customers 1
"Order up for table 7!"
customer 2
"Waitress needed on table 5!"
That was just a taste of rush hour at
Ladurée's, one of the most popular cafés in New York City.
Given that it was summer vacation, the
place was packed with families, and
teenagers looking to get a quick bite to
eat
Working long shifts at Ladurée's didn't seem long at all in summer.
Ladurée's keeps up a pretty stable group of lower- and middle-class customers, and every once in a blue moon, a celebrity would pop in, but nothing too eventful.
It was always the same old nine to five.
Alina
Hey Harry, how's the old man in you doing today?
Alina greeted one of the veterans with a smile
Alina
Let me guess, you'll have the usual?
alina replied with a slight chukle
harry
Did you even have to ask?
Then with one last smile, alina turned to go place in his order.
Alina standing at the cashier, when five
gentlemen made their way into the café, and everything went quiet
Sam, our manager, noticed the change
in atmosphere, and looked up to see what was happening.
The gentlemen, walked straight for a
table, the furthest from the crowd, and
sat down without a word.
Alina looked over at the gentlemen, and her eyes were instantly met with two pairs of dark blue eyes, and the minute their eyes met Alina looked away.
Alina placed in Harry's order, just as Sam made his way over to the gentlemen.
Alina moved around the café, cleaning
tables, and taking orders, the men only
ordered drinks, they spoke quietly among themselves for a while, then got up and left, leaving a hundred dollar bill to cover their expenses.
The minute they walked out the door, the lively aura returned.
And soon enough, those strange gentlemen were forgotten.
Time galloped away, and eventually, Lisa and I were walking out of Ladurée's
lisa
Hey, the guys and I are going out for a few drinks, wanna join us?
Alina
No, I'm okay thank you.
lisa
Oh come on Ana, eventually you have to step out of your shell, and actually socialize with other people
Alina
I do socialize with other people...
lisa
Okay, saying rehearsed lines to customers everyday is not socializing, nor is screaming at the characters on your television screen.
chapter 2
lisa
Seriously Ana,
you're a beautiful girl. You know, Ryan has a crush on you, but every time he tries to talk to you, you run away. You have to stop being so shy, and strange
Alina
I hear you, trust me, I do, and I'll try, just
not tonight okay? I'm tired.
lisa
Alright. Okay, I'll see you tomorrow
okay?
Lisa, as she placed a kiss on Alina's cheek, then she turned and left.
Alina heads back to her car
Alina
If only there was a way to get over my shyness, become confident and bold. If only I could find the balls to walk around with my head high, flirt with this guy, and finally accept a date.
Alina shakes her head to bring back her focus
Starting her car, she headed home, for a comfortable night of hot chocolate, and late-night comedy shows.
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