"Steven..." you began before taking a deep breath. "No judgements okay?"
"Elle. I promise."
You nodded looking at the building in front of you.
You were hesitant to go inside.
Steve would see what you really did for 7 hours a day.
He'd see all the men drooling over you.
How you flirted with them for good tips.
It would repulse him.
"Let's go. It'll be alright. I'll pretend I don't even know you. You won't even see me. I'll sit in a corner. It'll be okay. This won't change anything."
You took a deep breath"I have to go through the entrance to the dressing room on the side. I'll see you in there."
He kissed your cheek and you walked to the side door and entered.
"There you are Eleanor! Some of the usuals have been asking for you. Hurry up and get out there." Your boss shouted. It seemed like he always shouted.
You slipped out of your coat and gave yourself a once over in the mirror before heading out of the room.
You grabbed a notepad and pen and began swaying your hips on the way to your section.
You walked up to a table of three.
You didn't see Steve anywhere but you knew he was around somewhere.
"Well hi there, my name is Gwen and I'll be taking care of you this morning. What can I get for you fine gentlemen?"
One of them looked you up and down before speaking,"Damn sweetheart aren't you a looker." He winked.
One of his friends nudged him as you ignored his comment.
"We'd like to start with drinks please." The nudger said, he seemed to be the more respectable one.
You nodded,"And what kind of drinks were you thinking of?"
"Why don't you have one with us doll?" The third man said.
You forced a smile,"Well fellas I'd love to it I can't drink on the clock."
"How's about after?"
"No can do boys. Strict rule against customer relations."
"I'll have a shot of whiskey." The shy one cut in saving you.
You gave him a smile and wrote it down.
"Yeah let me have one of those too." Another man said and the other agreed.
"So that's 3 shots of whiskey for the gentleman. I'll be right back with those."
You dropped off the order and went to find Steve.
Like he promised he was in a corner.
You snuck up while his head was facing another direction.
"Hey there handsome. What can I get ya?"
His head snapped around almost cartoon like.
His eyes widened when he saw you.
"Wow Elle. That dress. It's uh."
Since you had your coat on Steve hadn't seen your skin tight low cut baby pink dress.
"Wow." He breathed out.
"What?" You finally responded.
"You look so....intoxicating."
You eyes widened and you looked away and blushed.
"I hope I didn't over step."
You smiled," No, not at all."
The way Steve was looking at you made you tingly. Down below.
Although you and Steve haven't had sex you knew you both wanted to.
He said he didn't want to rush or make it seem like that's all he wanted.
You were a virgin and you were nervous about the whole thing but you knew Steven would make everything okay.
"Well miss," he spoke up,"I'd just like some pop please."
His eyes averted to another waitress.
You clenched your jaw.
"So just a pop then?" You spoke hoping to regain his attention.
Nothing.
You turned away and huffed off.
Can't believe he'd look at another girl like that. Especially right in front of you.
You grabbed his soda and set it on his table before scurrying off.
You took some more orders and turned around to check on your tables but there was Steve blocking your view.
"What's wrong?" He asked.
You resisted the urge to roll your eyes.
"Nothing Steven."
"Did someone say something to you?" He pressed.
"No."
"Did someone do something?"
"No."
"So what is it?"
"Nothing. I've got to get back to work."
You stepped around him but felt him grab your arm.
"Elle."
You pulled your arm away and turned to face him.
"What."
His brows furrowed. "Eleanor what's going on?"
You almost smiled.
"Bye Steven."
You turned back and walked to the tables making sure to check on everyone and flirt even harder.
You knew Steve was watching and you would upset him.
He deserved it.
