Julia by Ashley Merrick

Author:Ashley Merrick
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Piping Plover Press
Published: 2014-11-16T08:00:00+00:00

When Julia walked into the main dining room, she saw that the pub was quite busy. The bar was completely full and about three-quarters of the tables, too. Liam was behind the bar while Billy was taking care of the tables. Julia stood there, watching for a moment and trying to keep out of the way.

“Could you run this out to Billy, honey?” Mrs. Johnson called out from the kitchen. Julia turned around and saw two dinner plates loaded with steaks and mashed potatoes. She carefully picked them up, one in each hand, and headed toward Billy, who was in the middle of taking another table’s order. He looked up when he saw her heading his way.

“You’re a love. Can you drop those at the table by the window?”

Two hungry-looking men were seated at the table Billy indicated. Julia set their meals in front of them, and noticed their drinks were almost empty.

“Can I get you gentleman anything else?”

“Well, aren’t you the prettiest thing? You new here, sugar? Don’t think I’ve seen you around before.” He was pleasant enough, but the interest in his eyes was obvious.

“Yes, I am new here. I’m Liam’s wife.”

“Well, welcome, then. Though I admit to being disappointed to learn that you’re married.”

“But not at all surprised.” The other man chuckled, before adding, “We probably wouldn’t mind a few more beers.”

“I’ll be right back with those for you.” Julia picked up the empty glasses and brought them to the far end of the bar, where Liam stood watching.

“Two more?” he asked when she set the empty ones on the bar.

She nodded, and he quickly refilled the mugs and gave them back to her. “If anyone bothers you or gets too familiar, let me know. I won’t tolerate it.”

“I will. They’re fine, though.”

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