“So, it’s been awhile. But, it’s like riding a bike, right? Sure it is. Once you learn, you’ll never forget. That’s what I keep telling myself. One day you’ll find that special guy, that one person that ...ooooh, hello. Gee, I wish that was the type of guy that would talk to me,” I think to myself as I walk around the restaurant. “Hmm, Saturday night, and what am I doing? ... Working, of course. God, I’m such a workaholic...”
“Excuse me, miss?” you says as I walk past.
“Oh my God, it’s the guy, what do I do, what do I do...” I frantically think. “Yes, sir, wh-what can I get for you?” I ask as I flash you my best, I-really-don’t-look-that-desperate-do-I? smile.
“I don’t think you remember me, I, uh, used to work here,” you explain.
I take a long, hard look at your face: that strong jawline, and that gently sloping nose, the facial hair, and oh, those eyes, piercing blue and crystal clear. “Ohhh,” I think to myself, “I remember him; he used to cook here. Wow, do I ever remember him. I used to have so many fantasies about him...”
“Julie, right?”
“Oops, he’s talking to me, and I wasn’t paying attention,” I think to myself. “Yeah, that’s right, I remember you now. How have you been?” I ask.
“Oh, so-so,” you quickly responds. “I actually came here, hoping you’d still be working here. I was thinking...”
“Julie..... Julie” I hear from the corner of my section. “Uhh, excuse me for a second,” I say, as I cut you off mid-sentence. “There he is, damn it, the boss. I guess he noticed me standing in one spot for too long. God, why do I still work at the god-forsaken place??” I try to stop the thoughts racing through my head.
“I’ll be right back, sweetie,” I say, flashing that smile again.
I returned to the table a few minutes later, swinging my hips, carrying his burger in one hand and a refill of root beer in the other. “Here ya go,” I say, as I place your meal in front of you, leaning over, secretly hoping you’ll notice my advance. “My manager said I could take a cigarette break, so I’m just going to hide out here for a few minutes instead of going outside... if that’s ok with you,” I suggest, raising my eyebrows at you.
“Sure,” you eagerly respond, as I take a seat next to you. “Now, back to what I was about to ask you. Would you like to come over to my place tonight and watch a movie or play some video games or something?”