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who had just started working a few hours ago. I snorted in disgust, thinking he was a jerk and

ross my face, but it quickly subsided as I took in the sight of a new face standing alongside him. I raised my chin stylishl

stood up, the sound echoing through the night. I felt a surge of unea

et as I struggled to regain my composure. "What a disgrace," I muttered under my breath, chast

asked, trying to sound friendly desp

was reserved for our VIP customers, and I was proud to be one of the professional bartenders

with a smile, handing him t

a charming smile, thanking me in French, a language I

anced the tray of expertly mixed potato liquor glasses. My steps were slow and delibe

tion on the glasses. I felt a sense of pride and professionalism as I made my way down, my eyes fixed on the waiti

atmosphere of cigarette and shisha smoke, which hung h

of their mist, Isla," I said, French-accenting the heat, but not when

e purse-thank God it was orange-because Isla was notorious

anged a knowing glance, and I continued on my way, delivering drinks to the waiting customers in

t," I said, shaking my head. Just then, an alarm clock started ringing loudly, and I gazed at Isl

arm clock with you?"

s her face. "Yes, I did, and I'm so

process the unexpected turn of events. The alarm clock's incessant ringing faded into the background as I s

Handsome asked me, his

ing in Isla's direction as she skillfu

I asked, turning to Mr. Handsome, wh

"Go girl!" as I cheered her on, drawi

t shrugged and continued to watch Isla's mesmerizing performance. The music pulsed through

"I love you, baby," Teddy said, his hands filling with cake as he took a large bi

ander asked, his eyes still

sir," I replied, my eyes f

, surprised by the prompt payment. I gently placed a card on th

egan to walk away. I watched him go, impressed by the ease o

out, the hisses from the crowd making me gasp out a