Jersey Girl by J A Heron

Author:J A Heron [Heron, J A]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-07-11T16:00:00+00:00

Grumpy’s Bar is pumping when I burst through the doors with five minutes to spare before the start of my shift. As I walk past the bar, I get a nod of acknowledgement from Yan. Marnie does a two-fingered wolf whistle as I pass to walk to my locker, which makes me chuckle.

Rob is sitting at the end of the bar in his usual spot. “Thank you,” he says again.

I stop dead in my tracks and place a soft kiss on his cheek. “Enough with the thanks now,” I warn him, giving him a hard but tender stare. “I’m happy to be here.” He gives me a look that says he knows I’m lying. We both laugh.

I have a moment’s reprieve in between serving customers, and in this precise moment, I hope to God I don’t behave like some of the drunken idiots in here when I’ve had one too many drinks. I still have half of my shift to go, not to mention the cleaning up to do before I leave, and half the patrons are wasted. The other half are either catching up with the already drunken clientele or are designated drivers. I’ve never seen so many drunk people in one place at one time, and I’ve worked many Christmases in the past. As I watch people making a fool of themselves, I cringe at the thought of me behaving like this in my many past inebriated states. I know everyone is just letting loose for the festive period, but the sight before me makes me hang my head in shame.

Getting me through this crazy night are Yan and Marnie. They know the situation with Benny is getting me down, and they’re doing their level best to keep my spirits up. I keep checking my phone, just to make sure Benny is surviving her first night at her folks’ place.

One thing I’m pleased about this evening is that being around this alcohol has not even tempted me. Even though many drinks have been bought for me, not one has passed my lips. I vowed to boost Grumpy’s profits rather than drink a single drop. I’m proud of myself.

I must write tonight’s achievement in my blog.

“You’ve pulled.” Yan sidles up beside me and murmurs in my ear.

“Huh?” I look at him, puzzled.

“Twelve o’clock. Red hair. Kinda hot. Don’t look yet,” he warns just as I’m about to see what he’s talking about. “Okay. You can look now.”

When I see the man he’s talking about, I start laughing. I place a hand on Yan’s arm. “Sweetheart, I’m not his type,” I wink. “He’s checking you out.” As Yan turns back to look at the guy a few feet away from the bar, the red head flashes an almighty smile, and my suspicions are correct.

“Oops, my bad. Don’t be sad, girlfriend. There are more sexy guys for you to get your paws on.”

Tonight is more fun than I thought it’d be. With the music, and the drunken clientele in a festive mood, the time seems to be passing by quickly.

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