100 Days With Mr Romero

CHICAGO:

Emma adjusted the rope that held the apron around her neck.

“I don’t have to choke to get the work done.” She muttered as she reduced the tightness of the rope a little bit. She looked gorgeous and had packed her blonde hair in a dough form. In her bar attendant uniform, she gazed around the busy atmosphere and her mind travelled to days spent at Gideon’s bar in New York. It was always filled up and the noisy environment was as exciting as the club she was now working at. Just like Gideon’s club, this place was lit and the warm expressions spread on the faces of the customers proved how much they loved the place. She smiled at Ellie her co-worker and now friend who was passing by with some tray of shots. She cleaned her forehead with her hand towel and resolved to clearing the empty glasses spread around the table before her.

She was glad she had taken this job. Not only will the income help her fend for herself, she will also save to further her studies which she stopped halfway after being put in the family’s way by Gideon. She was determined to make her life work again and her history is her history as she has been acknowledging lately. She could swear she had moved on. Being with Gideon and spending little time in his club had equipped her with the skills required from a bar attendant so, she got the job. Meanwhile, who would have thought the wife of Gideon Romero would one day work as a bar attendant? It didn’t matter now anyways. She was on her own and this was Chicago.

She noticed a devilishly handsome man who just walked in. He stood 6 foot 3 and his body graced a blue tuxedo. His hair was gelled back and he wore a sunglass.

The man began approaching the bar stools opposite her and Emma watched him keenly. He smiled as he walked towards her and she looked away nervously. He pulled the stool in the center and sat still smiling at her. Is this man always smiling? she wondered as her eyes drifted onto his face. Emma knew he was a handsome man. Everyone around could testify to that. His jet black hair and blue eyes accompanied with his well built stature made him a sight to behold. He could pass for a model or a greek god Emma thought then finally asked.

“What can I offer you? She immediately lowered her eyes averting his gaze which made her feel rather uncomfortable. The man wouldn’t stop staring at her. In his flashy suit, he sat placing his hand embroidered with a Rolex watch on the table.

“You look beautiful. ” he complimented. Emma ignored his comment and asked again.

“Will you have whiskey or beer?”

“You should have said thank you instead. ” he retorted. “It’s not everyday you come across a man who compliments you at first sight.” he added.

“How will you know when you demand an appreciation from every lady you admire.”

Emma said back. The words coming out meaner than she had wanted but she didn’t apologize for that. She was tired of men walking into this bar and hitting on her just because they had money, they felt they could win her over. Arrogant assholes.

“I don’t give compliments often actually, so the least you can do is say thank you and let me buy you a drink. ” She wasn’t surprised at this suggestion, giving from how he had been staring not so discreetly at her. Another arrogant one to deal with.

“You should count yourself lucky. ” he added with a smile. Emma frowned and said.

“You can take your leave if you won’t make any orders Sir. ”

“You sound rude. ” he said.

“No I am trying to be nice hear mister. You are the rude one. ” she countered looking the other way as she felt his eyes all over her body.

“Customer care services. What happened to that? Who hired you? ” he asked her.

“None of your business. ” she fired back and sat on her chair pressing her phone. Few minutes later, the handsome man left the spot.

“They think everyone is the same. ” Emma muttered.Belongs to NôvelDrama.Org - All rights reserved.

“How was today? ” Ellie asked Emma as they were clearing the place.

“Not bad. ” Emma replied.

“Did you see the guy I was talking to earlier? ” Emma asked her. Ellie shook her head from left to right signaling ‘no’

“What happened? ” she asked.

“The man is a brute. ” Emma replied.

“He’s probably one of the rich men who think they can have their way with anyone.” She added.

“You should have played along ” said Ellie replacing the wine bottles. “He would have tipped you I guess. ” added Ellie.

“If he’ll belittle me then hand me some peanuts then I’m never in for that shit. ” replied Emma.

“You should have seen him by the way.” He’s quite handsome you know? ” she told Ellie while giggling. Though the man was a complete ass, Emma could not deny how attractive he was

“Oh I see. Mr. Arrogant isn’t bad after all.” Ellie told her tapping her back. Emma giggled and they both left the bar after signing out indicating the end of their day’s shift.

“What will you be doing later tonight?”Ellie asked Emma as they walked down the street heading home.

“I have no idea. I might just watch TV or read a book before going to bed. ” Emma said.

“Come on that’s what you do everyday. ” whined Ellie, since she had met Emma she had never for once seen her go any other place other than work or do anything other than read or shop for groceries.

“Well I am not complaining. ” replied Emma with a sheepish smile on her face

“Why don’t we hang out tonight. ” Ellie suggested, already tired of seeing her friend live a boring life

“Since we are done for the day, why don’t we get dressed and come have fun at the club tonight. ” Ellie persuaded.

“Well.. I.. ” Emma was saying and she was quickly interrupted by Ellie.

“It’s on me girl. All you have to do is look good and have fun. Okay? ” Ellie said convincingly.

“Fine then. ” Emma said agreeing to Ellie’s demand.

“Yea. ” screamed Ellie excitedly like a child who just got his favorite toy.

“But we won’t stay till dawn right? ” Emma charged pointing a finger at Ellie.

“We will see about that I guess. ” Ellie replied with a smile.

“Wait for my call at 9 sharp. ” she told Emma who nodded and smiled back.