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Chapter 2
Saturday had come and pass all to quickly. It was officially Sunday, which meant another work day for me. I worked as an assistant manager in a small Mexican restaurant here in town called Caliente. I didn't really hate my job, just the customers. I've been working there for three months when I was promoted to assistant, which was five years ago now. It was funny cause most people think that I'm this tall white guy working with a bunch of Mexicans. I mostly worked nights because of school and due to the bar were open pretty late. I was in at five and it was only noon. I figured I would go and see what Ayla was doing.
The night before, after the lake, I was so tired I just spent Saturday night at Rain's Shane's and Ayla's house. Ayla was Rain's older sister. She was also one of my best friends. Ayla was not the average kind of girl but then again none of my friends were. She was the kind of girl that would be down for a fight but pretty in blue by noon. She was the kind of girl that would be ready for a shoot out on grand theft auto but scream bloody murder at the sight of a bug. She was a cross of the girl next door and your best guy friend growing up.
I found Ayla in her home office typing away. Ayla was an editor for some gaming magazine in New York called Extreme Gaming. We lived in California so she would email all her reports. At times she would travel to New York for big conferences . Rain was also working for the magazine as a graphics designer and would join her sister on the trips. Shane would do some part time work for them as a comic artist, but worked full time with me at Caliente. With there combined income they managed to rent a pretty nice house.
"So umm you busy?"
Ayla "Nope just emailing some ideas to extreme."
"Good cause I'm hungry and you need to make me some breakfast!"
Ayla "Right. Okay one, I don't like you and two I'm going to beat the shit out of you. Do I look like your servant."
"oh but I'm hungry!"
Ayla "Does it look like I care. You Know where the kitchen is. Get your ass in there and cook something and don't forget to make me something too!"
We laughed at ourselves and made our way to the kitchen. I know the last person Id want cooking for me was Ayla. She was the health nut of the group and loved her natural foods. You know nothing canned or nuked. It did work though. Ayla had this tight body. Nice and toned in all the right places. She didn't flaunt it but you could tell it was there.
Ayla pulled back her shoulder length hair with a rubber band and began digging through the fridge. We managed to agree on some fruit and salad. We finished our food and made our way to the living room We decided to kill some time on some Mario Kart. We played for a couple of hours till I had to go. I had a shift to work and still no shower. I had Ayla take me home since I didn't have my car from the day before.
"Thanks for the ride home. Ill call you guys tomorrow."
Ayla "Okay. Hey don't forget to roll a burrito for me!"
"Hey, I'm above rolling burritos. I get paid to make servants do that shit!"
Ayla "oh, muy chingon!"
Ayla drove off and I made my way into my apartment. I lived alone in this one bedroom apartment. When I made my way into the empty home I noticed the answering machine blinking. I walked over and pushed the play button.
Guy "Hey faggot. Matt's birthday party is next Sunday. Get the day off!"
That was my older brother Robert. The way he said faggot really did hurt. If he only knew the truth. I wondered if he'd still call me that if not worse.
I decided to start getting ready for work and made my way to my bedroom and pulled some clean undies from the dresser and made my way to the bathroom. I pulled my clothes off and walked into the tub. I knew I had a little extra time so I just stood there and let the cool water run down my body. I closed my eyes and put my hands on the wall and leaned forward letting the rain hit the back of my neck and run down my back. With my eyes closed I let my mind begin to wonder. Thoughts of the lake began to fill my mind and soon Chris. I pictured his smile and even heard his laugh. The way his lips curved at the end and how his dimples would only be noticeable when he laughed brought a smile to my face. I didn't understand what exactly about him captivated my thoughts.
I knew for a fact that I didn't have a chance. Also, I probably wouldn't ever see him again. Chris was but an empty hope that for some reason I was trying to hold on too. What confused me the most was the fact that I only met Chris yesterday. What about him had me feeling so drawn to him? I figured it was best to clear my head and just push Chris aside. I finished my shower and headed to my room. It was time to leave and I didn't want my head filled with nonsense for eight hours straight.
I pulled up to Calientes a few minutes until five and raced into the restaurant. I hated being late and the little walk down memory lane in the shower had set me back a little. I ran in the side door and headed towards the office to clock in. I don't know why I was in such a hurry. I was in charge today! My boss, David, was off today and every Sunday. I ran Sunday nights on my own for the last few years with no problems or surprised visits from management. However if ever I had any luck it just ran out.
David "Ethan, how are you today sir?"
I nearly jumped three feet into the air when I heard the voice from behind the door. I turned around to my surprise when I saw my boss standing there. He stood there with a smirk on his face. I had to look down to meet his beady brown eyes for the fact he was only 5'5. He was a chunky little Mexican with an annoying little mustache. His hair was dark black and slicked back with too much gel. He was a cocky bastard with an ego bigger than his gut.
"What are you doing here?"
David "What, do you want me to go?"
His broken English started to annoy me and he had only begun to talk.
"No, It's just that you surprised me. Isn't' it your day off?"
David "Yeah, but I forgot to call you to let you know that you have a couple trainees coming in today. Also I just wanted to see how these Sundays are running."
I knew he must have just been passing by and decided to stop by just to be a dick. He knew I did a great job. Hell, not to sound bigheaded, I could run this store better than him and he knew it. He didn't give a damn how Sundays ran, as long as he got paid, didn't have to come in, and received all the credit. To top it off, every other Sunday I almost had a new trainee which I was never told about.
"How many are there today?"
David "Just two, here are their files. Don't forget to enter them into the computer. I have too much to do tomorrow to worry about something so simple you could have handled."
Its funny cause I knew he had nothing to do tomorrow but sit, eat and chat. I did all his paper work for him on Sunday nights. I also made sure that everything would be perfect for them in the morning. As long as they can get here on time it would be an easy open.
"So what are their names?"
David "Can't you read? I gave you their files for a reason. Do I honestly have to do everything around here!"
I smiled at his comment for the fact that I did all of his work, just short of hiring and firing.
David "I swear I cant even enjoy my days off."
David made his way out the office and out the front door. I was glad to see him go. I had so much work today that I didn't need David breathing over my shoulder. I looked over the files and saw I had to train a Jaime and a Christopher at six. Luckily they were both twenty. I hated training the real young kids. Most of them would only get this job thinking they'd have a chance to some free food. Some would also get a job just cause they were bored. I liked working with older people for the fact that they would take their job more serious.
The first hour flew by very fast. I managed to get my schedule laid out to how I wanted it. I made sure I had enough cooks servers waitresses and dishwashers. I checked what David had hired the new employees for so that I can be sure they had a trainer. Sundays were one of our packed nights so I knew I'd have plenty help with the new guys. I had a few minutes left and made my way to the back to make sure everyone was set for the dinner rush.
Shane "Hey cracker, I mean Ethan, the new guy is up front waiting for you!"
I was grateful Shane worked just about every shift with me. She was also an assistant. She was recently promoted and given some power. Big mistake! Just kidding. Shane was great at her job and everyone liked her. I was surprised that David promoted her, they weren't the best of friends.
"Okay. Tell him I'll be out in a second. Oh and when the other guy shows up tell him to wait for me in the break room."
Shane "Ok. Oh and hey, what did that little dick David want?"
"Just wanted to remind me he was a dick^Å with power."
Shane "Should have told him to go blow himself."
I quickly finished my rounds in the kitchen and made my way to the front near the greeting area. Standing there with a big smile was this guy who was about 5'9. He turned towards me and just nodded his head to say hi. When I got close I reached out to shake his hand and he did the same.
"Hi, I'm Ethan the assistant manager of this place. Are you Jaime or Christopher."
When I took his soft hand I had a better view of his face. This guy had these piercing bluish gray eyes that seemed almost white. He had short brown hair with the slightest shade of blond streaks. When he smiled he had this perfect Colgate smile. I was even tempted to start counting his teeth. I wondered why this guy was here and not modeling.
Jaime " I'm Jaime. Its nice to meet you."
"You too. Now it says here that your one of our new cooks. Okay lets take you to the office to get all your info into the computer then we can send you to the kitchen with Shane."
Jaime "Wait, your not training me today?"
" No, Shane will. Don't worry she's a great trainer and I think you'll really like her."
Jaime made this sound of disappointment then made a sad puppy face which caught my eye.
Jaime "Oh, and here I go thinking I had a great excuse to keep talking to you."
We had found ourselves in the office and I stopped looking through Jaime's file and stared at him. He had this crooked smile on his face that made me nervous. I wasn't sure what he meant about his comment and was afraid to ask.
Girl "Um Ethan, like this guy is here asking for the manager. He's like wearing the same stuff we do so I think he might want a job. He's totally hot so I think you should give him one. What should I tell him?
"Brittany^Å. he already HAS a job here. That's why he has our uniform."
Brittany "Oh my god! That's why he knew David's name! He told me he was psychic!"
I gave her this confused look but really wanted to laugh out loud. I noticed Jaime had the same expression on his face.
"Good Brittany. Now tell him to wait in the break room. And before I forget this is Jaime, he works here too now. Look he even has a uniform like you!"
Brittany "Oh Hi! I'm Brittany if you wondering who he's talking about."
Jaime "Really, I was wondering who he was talking too."
Jaime and I began to laugh and Brittany just stood there smiling. She then turned around and waved good bye to us and made her way to the front.
Jaime "She's^Å^Å."
"Special. Yeah Brittany is one of our^Å Well she's really^Å Every time I need her to. Well, Shane thanks god everyday she's pretty, like me."
I made the cheesiest smile I could.
Jaime "I agree, pretty is good and you sure are."
My nerves had suddenly returned at the sound of his comment. I just turned my back and entered his info into the computer. I felt a little uncomfortable with Jaime's comments but still thought I might be reading too much into them. I finished up his file and turned back to Jaime.
"Okay were all done here. Now I'll take you to meet Shane and you can start up today."
Jaime "Well I guess I'll be okay without you."
"I'm glad."
I took Jaime to the back of the kitchen looking for Shane. He would give me these looks and just smile. I played it off like I didn't notice and found Shane near the sink.
"Hey Shane! I want you to meet Jaime. He's our new cook and you get to train him."
Shane "Hey you're hot, want to be my man?"
Jaime "Okay as long as you pretend to be my man too."
"Well I have another new worker so I'll leave you two to be. Shane behave."
Shane "Yeah yeah go away."
I left the two knowing they would be okay. I started heading towards the break room. I had a lot to do and still had another new employee to start training. This Christopher guy would be our new waiter. I was short one waiter so I'd be stuck having to train this guy. So much for being well scheduled on Sundays.
I walked into the break room looking through Christopher's files and didn't notice if he was even in the break room.
Christopher "Ethan?"
I looked up and dropped all my papers on the floor. There he was standing in the corner. He was wearing the same white button up shirt and black pants I was but looked better in them. He stood there smiling that smile that I had already fallen for. He began to laugh and I saw his dimples and lost my breath. There was Chris. He was Christopher. Christopher was Chris, our new employee which I was stuck training for seven hours. I didn't know what to say or even what to do.
Chris "Are you okay."
"Huh, oh, yeah its just I didn't expect to see you in here."
Chris "Is that a bad thing?"
I looked into his brown eyes and just smiled.
Chris "So is it bad?"
"What? Oh no its not, just surprising."
Chris "Yeah I know. David said an Ethan would be training me, but I didn't expect it to be you."
I was still in shock. Here was Chris right in front of me. I know I've been thinking a lot about him but I didn't expect to see him again. I wanted so bad to ask if he'd been thinking about me like I have about him. At the same time I wanted to turn around and run away. How was I going to handle this. How was I supposed to work with him. Why was I so nervous. I just met this guy yesterday. What was it about this guy that had me so hooked.
ok so that was chapter2. i'd like to hear what you all think so far of the story, so let me know. thanx to all those who already have. i can be reached at angelus8201@yahoo.com