I got up, I already wanted to go to the hospital to see Grandma, I also had to pay several bills, luckily I have money, I keep it under a board behind the nightstand, it's a struggle to go to the bank every time, so when the medical bills are due, I bring the money here, and put it in the secret place. The hospital is a bit far, so I got up, took off my clothes, and threw them in the dirty clothes hamper, it's almost full, I should go wash clothes these days. I entered the small bathroom, it only had a cold water shower, a toilet and a mirror with a medicine cabinet and a tiny sink, it was like one from a dollhouse, sometimes I miss hot water for showering, but this is what there is, at 20 years old I didn't think I would be living a life like this, or struggling so much to survive. I took the two-in-one bath, it's shampoo and bath soap, I save on everything, because I don't want to have to sell myself to pay bills, I can't imagine being used by many men, just imagining it gives me chills.
I left the bathroom after showering and brushing my teeth, dried my hair with a towel, put on some pants, a sweater and a coat, although it was a hot month, during the day, but at night it's cold, also it was good, I use wide coats so I can strap a fanny pack under it where I keep the money, I put on some sneakers, took my cell phone, some money for the bus and left.
When leaving, I put all my locks on, and put the keys in my coat, I headed to the stairs and went down as fast as I could, apparently there were few people in the building, it was very quiet, I didn't meet anyone going down the stairs either, I hurried to walk to the bus station when I left the building, luckily I was able to arrive on time, I got on and paid the driver, then I sat down and observed the landscape of poverty and despair that was experienced in the neighborhood where I lived, and the giant difference when going out to the streets of Las Vegas where the casinos and hotels are, no one chooses to be born rich or poor, but it is too terrible to have to live a whole life, collecting pennies to be able to live, having two jobs, and bathing with cold water.
I was getting hungry, I had my body adapted to eating once a day, I only drink water, and drink vitamin supplements, I can't afford to eat three times a day, it's one of the things I like about the restaurant, they let the employees have dinner there and we can also take food, I always take when the dishes are good, and I give food to the Lady of 3A and the noisy couple of 3C.
The bus stopped at the stop where I had to get off, I walked two blocks until I reached the hospital, I went immediately to the administrative area, and paid the bills, then I went to see my grandmother, the doctor told me that she should have surgery soon, but that the cost is very high, I couldn't wait more than a month to do it, that it is better to get the money as soon as possible.
I entered the room and saw her very happy,
"Grandma."
"My child, how are you?"
"I should be asking that question."
"I am fine, the doctor says that after the operation and several chemotherapies I can be clean and live a normal life."
"That's good news."
"But there is something that worries me, the money for the surgery is a lot, how are you going to get it?"
"There is always a way."
She remained, thinking, then she told me,
"Don't do anything you might regret, you are still young, and I am already older, if you ruin your life because of me, even if I heal, there will be no turning back for you."
"Grandma, I have two jobs, in places that pay very well, also they give good tips, if everything goes well, I will soon have the money plus I have saved as much as possible, don't worry."
I couldn't tell her, that her surgery was very expensive, and that I didn't know where to get the money, the regrettable thing is that with one of the bottles of wine that Mr. Seth Sawiris drinks, the surgery and all the chemotherapies could be paid for, I thought I had more time, but it wasn't like that, what should I do? I hope to find a path, one that I don't have to regret later.
We chatted for a long time, I left her in peace, I told her that I would return on Wednesday, that she should call me on the cell phone, if anything happens, I left the hospital, and I was dizzy with hunger, it is logical, on Sunday night, I spent a lot of energy, going up and down stairs, I went to a cafeteria near the hospital, I bought a sandwich and a juice, I sat in a nearby park to eat, after eating the sandwich and drinking the juice I felt better, I put my head on the back of the bench and looked at the sky for a while, which was getting dark, I already had to walk to the restaurant, since I had spent the bus money, luckily it wasn't that far, I got up and started walking, an hour and a half later I had arrived, and luckily just in time.
I quickly changed into the waitress uniform, and went to where the restaurant manager was, I had arrived, 30 minutes early,
"You're early."
"Yes, sir."
"Today is your lucky day, you are going to the VIP area, we have many customers there, and there is a waiter per table, the one who attends table number 1 resigned today, very irresponsible of her."
The Manager looked annoyed, he gave me the menu, of the dishes and the wine list, he told me to go, since that table was reserved and the customer had arrived, I hurried to get to table number one in the private area, the customer was with his back to me, and he looked familiar, that back, he was with a young lady, I stood in front of them, and said.
"Welcome, tonight I will be attending you, my name is Lilith."
With that said, the man in front of me was Seth Sawiris, no wonder he looked familiar, it must be a coincidence, it is normal for a man like him to come to exclusive places like this.
"You also work here?"
"Yes, sir."
He was laughing, apparently he found something funny, I didn't know what it was, and the girl next to him, looked a bit like him, so it was possible that she was his family, I immediately gave him the menu and the wine list, I knew what his favorites were, he began to say.
"What do you like more, meats or seafood?"
I thought he was asking the girl next to him, so I didn't say anything, until he said.
"Lilith, Meat or seafood?"
"Were you asking me?"
"Of course, my little sister Sara knows what she likes, but it seems you don't."
"I don't have the opportunity to choose, so either option is good."
His little sister, I felt that they look alike, apparently she didn't like my answer, he ordered a Chevreuil Filet mignon, with a side of sauteed vegetables, a bottle of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, his little sister ordered a pasta a la napolitana, after they ordered I removed the menu and the wine list and went immediately to the kitchen to place the order, the chef quickly made the dishes and in a few minutes everything was delivered.
They ate and chatted very happily, I noticed that with his little sister he was sweet, but when he was in the club he seemed like a grumpy and dangerous man, I am close, after they finished dinner, his little sister left and he was left alone, drinking his wine, he called me and said,
"I want something sweet, what do you recommend?"
I mentally reviewed the desserts, it should be one that goes well with the wine he is drinking, that is sweet, but not too sweet, then I said to him,
"How about a Chocolate Brownie."
He nodded, I went straight to get it, luckily there were freshly made ones, I took one and took it to him, I put it on the table and took two steps back, and I stood still waiting for him to try it, he took the small spoon, took a little and put it in his mouth, then took a sip of wine.
"It's very good."
Apparently he liked it, I wondered, when was he going to leave? he has nothing to do, that he can be here, having dinner from so early, until now, since he arrived almost three hours have passed, and he is still here,
"What time do you get out of here?"
"What?"
I was so thoughtful that I didn't quite grasp the question,
"What time do you leave?"
"At the time the restaurant closes, sir."
He was thoughtful, then he said,
"Call your manager."
"Yes, sir."
Why does he want the manager? I don't think I've done anything wrong, I went immediately to find the manager, I couldn't let Mr. Seth Sawiris wait, I told the manager, and that man arrived so fast that I was surprised,
"Mr. Sawiris, I am the manager, how can I help you?"
"This girl, what time does she leave work?"
The man looked at me and said,
"At the time you say, she is here to attend your table, if you leave she can leave work."
"Good answer."
"Then let's go."
He passed his credit card to the manager, who went like a ball of smoke to collect the bill, I was still standing in front of the man without understanding,
"Why should I go with you?"
"Because I want to, and the customer is always right."
I must go, if I don't it is certain that I will be fired, who knows what goes through the minds of the rich, what I did know was that this man is very handsome and extremely rich, and a danger to me.
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