BEHIND OFFICE DOORS

eave me alone!" in a burst of self-preservation, she rais

s, touched his cheek with his left ha

Fred; not only did she resist him, but she also

ity. The cafe's customers hurried outside, forming a

ou are?" Fred deman

harassed by an uncivilized man," Laura shot back, storm

preading across his face as he vowed to himself that he would h

apped, giving the crowd a fierce glare

d go about their day, though they conti

waiter's gaze as she realized he was loo

'I'll sit at the fourth table,' she said as

m," said t

der to where she was sittin

aving," Laura said and quickly r

her day was frustratingly turni

. "I saw a sign outside the cafe saying waiters are urgently needed. "Is tha

aff members because of some issues and the management thought it wise to a

e said, smiling. "I look forward to the

could go let him know someone's intere

replied, "Oh yes, please d

" he said, then hurried through a door directl

f what was happening inside, but couldn't see a th

*

w questions before he leaves," the waiter said as

tant she rose to her feet, took her ha

ce clamored inside. Most l

d, spotting a friendly-looking, c

Laura," she greete

seat," he said as he motio

a said and she

orking here as a waitress," he began, foldi

ra answered, her voice a bit shak

d for how long? Also, why do you want thi

e was a cleaner's job," Laura made it clear. "I have be

etterment of me and my family." "I know that I might not be the most des

day at 8:00 in the

rly," she answered reassur

ation period: show me what you are capable

face lighting up with gratitude. Then she realized they hadn't disc

" he replied, studying her react

al needs. "$1,000 deposit," she whispered, t

and you should too. Be ready to s

yful. "See you tomorrow, sir!" she said as

yes caught someone familiar, it was Fred again. He had been sitting at a c

her with his eyes glued to

around here now", he said with an imposing

aura said to the waiter as she faced him with a forced smile on her

as he yelled "I'm speaking to

a screamed as the

d and yelled "Fred it's okay!" leave the young wo

aiter as he let loose of her arm, and Laura without hesitation rushed

er phone and personal information