Chapter 98 Chapter 98
John
I was in my office with Jason asking him about Jojo and her shift of the previous night. He told me about the drunk guy that wanted her to drink and how he handled it. I was impressed I didn’t think for a second Jason would do that for someone and definitely not someone he just met. He also told me she told him she was pregnant and he gets it now why he needs to handle her with kid gloves. That wasn’t exactly what I said and that wasn’t really the reason but if that is what he was thinking than so be it. “Anything else boss?” “Yes, make sure she drink something.” “I will.” I checked the cameras of the previous night and I knew she didn’t drink anything I also know he knows that but I was impressed that he didn’t rat on her. Yes, I watched the camera’s and yes, I ask my employees questions I already know the answers to but that is how I know they are loyal, am I a bit fucked up? Yes, but aren’t we all? “Will you tell her to come to my office when she get’s here?” “Yes, off course I will.” Jason said as he walked out of my office.
I was waiting for Jojo to arrive when my cellphone rang the caller ID shows it was Benji, poor guy to love someone and not to be able to be with her, and then to count on your friends to keep her safe that is a very big thing. “Hi Benji.” “Hi John how are you?” “I’m good thanks and you?” “Knee deep in all the shit my father left me.” “I’m sorry Benji.” “Don’t be it’s my own fault for staying away so long. How’s my girl doing?” “Your girl?” I asked him because when he left, they broke all ties she can’t be his girl anymore and he can’t think of her like that. “Yes, how is Jojo doing?” “She had her first shift last night and it went good.” “Is she eating and drinking enough water?” “You do know I’m not living with her right?” He has to have more rational expectations. “I’m sorry I’m just worried.” “No worries when she’s here, I make sure she drinks and eats okay.” “Thanks John.” “No problem I told you I would look after her.” “I know it’s just………” He got quiet. “You miss her?” I asked, “More than words could ever say.” “I get it Benji but I promise you she’s doing good.” There was a knock on my door and then Jojo popped her head in. “Oh, darling I have to go Jojo just walked in.” “Shit thanks John.” “Yes, off course babe.” “Bye well chat again.”
“Oh, I’m sorry I didn’t want to interrupt Jason said you were looking for me?” “I was, how was your first shift?” “Good no problems. And your water bottle.” She looked up to the ceiling “yes I had it with me.” I knew that was a lie but clearly, she didn’t want me to worry. I’ll let it slide this time. “Have you eaten already?” “Fuck.” She said softly I almost didn’t hear her. “What did you say?” “I had a blueberry muffin and tea.” “That’s not enough, you will have a break say at 8 and then you will eat.” “I can’t leave Jason alone behind the bar.” “Well then you go to the kitchen now and tell them what you want they are expecting you.” I could see she wanted to say something else but she went with “Thank you John.” Then she walked out. I made sure on the camera’s she was walking towards the kitchen and not the bar.
Jojo
Fuck I keep on forgetting to eat before I come to work, I will have to set my alarm or something to make sure I eat something before I come. I walked into the kitchen and one of the staff came to me “You must be Jojo, boss told us you will be coming to the kitchen. What can we make you?” “Oh wow, anything that is quick.” “Nope you need to tell us what you want.” “Chicken salad?” I asked more than said. “Okay I’ll get you one.” She walked to the fridge and took out an already made chicken salad. “You want anything else in there like avocado?” “That would be awesome thank you.” My mouth was actually salivating when she said avocado. She came back and took me to a table and chair where I could eat out of the hustle and bustle of the kitchen.
When my salad was done which was amazing, I thank her and told her it was the best salad I’ve ever eaten then I went to my locker to put my bag away. When I got to the bar, Jason walked over to me and gave me a hug. “Hi Jojo.” “Oh, wow a hug, where’s dick Jason tonight?” “Don’t worry he will come out later. Where is your water bottle?” “Oh, fuck I’ll be right back.” I ran to the locker room grab my water bottle and ran back. “What have I missed.” He showed me the bar, “Nothing yet.” “Why does it get busy on a Thursday night?” “Oh, my dear let’s see how you feel after this shift tonight.” Jason said with an evil smile on his face. “It can’t be that bad?” “You can be the judge of that.” The night went easy nothing major happened although at 7:30 a tall man with blond hair and blue eyes walked into the bar, our eyes met instantly. And for some reason it felt like I knew the man, I’ve seen those eyes before I was sure of it. But it can’t be his living in Orlando I’ve been living in Housten all my life there is no way I could have known him. But something didn’t let go, I helped other customers but could feel his eyes on me, I decided I will be the one to help him, I need to hear his voice. “Good evening, Sir What can I get you?” “You are new?” He said more than asked. “I am. So how can I help you?” “Macallan 1926, it’s in the cupboard next to the small fridge.” He even knows where the drinks are this must be John’s friend. I got the Maccallan out of the cupboard and poured him a glass. “Here you go sir.” “Thank you.” “I didn’t get your name.” He said. “It’s because I didn’t give it to you.” “Okay then what do I call you I can’t just say hey when I want your attention?” “I’m Joelle but my friends call me Jojo.” “Would you mind if I call you Jojo?” That was a heavy question or was I making it to heavy. “Not at all and you are?” I asked. “Jaden Cooper but my friends call me Coop.” “So, what do I call you?” I asked him, was I flirting? I don’t think so “You can call me Coop.”