Temperance Constance Silva is a very powerful woman. She has the world at the palm of her hands. Well most of it anyway. She is getting through life the way she knows. She's a fighter and has been one sense before had air in her lungs. She won't sto...
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New beginnings. They're not real. You cannot actually and fully start over. You're still the same person. Maybe you changed yourself physically but your DNA, Fingerprints, and all the little things did not change. You may say you have changed, but to what extent?
"Nico table 7's order is ready." The cook tells me.
I just started work here and it's not hard. It's a little Italian restaurant. I like it. It's cute and the owner is a nice little old lady.
"Nico sweetheart, can you help me with the printer? It's not working again." My boss tells me.
Okay maybe she's not that old. She's in her 50s. But she is an Italian woman who gave me the job after the first question during my interview.
"Yeah let me give table 7 their food and I'll be right over."
I walk over to table 7, drop off their food, grab a couple of tickets from tables that left and paid, then head over to the printers. They just needed the paper refilled.
"You're all good Mrs. Russo." I smile at my boss and hurry off before she can correct me. She wants me to call her by her first name but I feel uncomfortable. I mean I've only known her for a couple of days. I don't want her to fire me yet. Or ever but...
Two boys walk into the restaurant and sit themselves down at table 5. So I walk over to get their order started.
"Good afternoon. My name is Nico, I'll be your server today. If you need anything at all don't be afraid to ask. Is it just you two? Or are you waiting for more?" I ask politely giving a little smile.
"Thank you! We have two more who are not far behind." The one who looks younger reply's with lots of energy. I smile and walk away to give them time to look through the menu and wait for the rest of their friends or whatever. I'm not sure who they are.
After a couple of minutes two girls walk in. Both in professional clothing. The shorter girl with light brown hair is wearing a black pencil skirt and white blouse. The taller girl with dark brown almost black hair is wearing black dress pants with a matching suit jacket and a white bra looking thing under. She is gorgeous. Like stunning. I really hope they are nice.
After a couple of minutes I walk back up to the table to get their orders.
"Alright as I said before, I am Nico and I'll be your server today. Let's start with drinks. What would you like?" I smile once again looking around the table trying to make my eye contact even with everyone.
"We will have four waters with lemons." The gorgeous woman orders for everyone. I smile and nod.
"Alright, and are we ready to order? Or would you guys like some more time?"
"Alex will have the Polenta." The woman points to the youngest man. "Terrance and I will have the Ravioli" she says pointing between herself and the other man. "And Alexyss will have the Lasagna." She says pointing to the last girl.
I nod and take the ticket to the kitchen. I got all their names but hers. That sucks. But what am I supposed to say. 'Hi I find you extremely attractive. I would like to shoot my shot. What's your name? Oh and while your at it, have my baby's?' Yeah I think I'm good. Maybe I can say 'Are you a parking ticket? Because you've got fine written all over you.' yeah not thanks.
"Nico? Sweetheart is this all for table number 5?" Mrs. Russo asks as she walks up to me. I nod. "Let me help." I lead the way towards the table.
"What did I tell you Alex? You can't just take my car when ever you want. I told you, you can use it but you have to ask first." I overhear gorgeous as we walk up. God even her voice is attractive.
"Temperance Constance Silva, do not scold your brother. You know you have enough money to buy another car. And Alex don't take things without asking." My boss tells the table.
I blink.
Then again.
I'm confused. Huh?
"But Aunty Eiffellllll. Like you said she can buy a new one." Alex whines.
Oh okay now I understand. These are her nieces and nephews that's she talks about all the time. She lives then so much. I'm happy she has people. I've met her husband before, but not her extended family.
"Enough of that. You walk into my restaurant and don't even say hi to me. Some kids you are." She teases. "Come give me a hug!" She says to them. They all one by one get up and give her a hug except for who I'm guessing is Alexyss from what who I guess is Temperance told me when she was ordering for everyone. "Lex, get your butt over here. You're my niece as much as Temp is." She scolds.
After everyone settles back down. Mrs. Russo pulls up two chairs and I begin to walk away. "Nope, you're sitting down with me."
"I have to work Mrs. Russo." I explain kindly rejecting her offer.
"Nico sit your ass down. And it's Eiffel." She playfully scolds me.
I sigh. There is not winning this argument. So I sit down beside her while trying not to look over at Temperance.
I let my mind drift. God I miss Nala. She is my golden retriever that I bought as soon as I moved back here. I'm going to make sure I give her lots of snuggles when I get home. Then I have to go the gym. I'm so busy. I have work all weekend. At least I have tomorrow off. I might just sleep the whole day to be honest.
"Nico here is my best working server. He works so hard. I think he should be my son. He's my favorite now. You guys never come in to help me." I come back to reality after hearing my name. Eiffel is scolding them. Again. Great. Now they're gonna hate me because their aunt loves me.
"Oh shut up auntie. You know how busy I am. I make no excuse for the boys. If I could help, you know I would." Temperance butts in stopping her aunts pitty party.
Eiffel just smiles at Temperance and lightly grabs her hand.
"So, what are you doing working for my aunt? Have you always lived here in New York?" Temperance asks me, bringing all the attention of the table into me. Cool. Love that for me.
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A/N: YOU MET NICO. He kinda sounds like a pick me boy at the moment. I swear he isn't. He is just shy. I'm trying to make is good boy bad girl. I love that trope and it is very underrated. Not many people write it.
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