For The Love Of Chéri (CHAPTERS 1-112 REWRITTEN)

Chapter 108 : Javier's Morning After. I Need Bread....And Olive Oil

A day later, Javier awoke with a start. He was disoriented by waking up to find himself back in his room at the Bordello and he tried to remember what happened through his terrible headache, or if he had just walked back. Then he felt a sense of dread deep in the pit of his stomach with the thought that he had been brought back and was in deep trouble.

As he sat up, the room seemed to spin. His head was pounding, his mouth was dry and he also felt very hungry. Looking to his right, he was relieved to see his phone and personal effects. He also saw on his bed table a large bottle of sparkling water, a box of strong painkillers and stomach meds. Attached to the bottle was a post-it note with Spangna's curly handwriting that read 'When you wake up...call me! X Mercy'.

He quickly took the painkillers and gulped down a large amount of water before grabbing his phone and dialling Spangna.

"Oh my God, Hav! You're up! Are you okay?" She asked.

"Hmm, yeah. Let me guess...I'm gonna face Marcel to get my ass kicked before he fires me for being a fuck up." Javier said as he rubbed his eye.

"What?! No! There's good news and bad news. The good news is that you have today, and tomorrow off sweetie. I spoke to Marce, and you're okay."

"Seriously?! Marcel isn't gonna tear me apart?" Javier asked.

"No! Of course not! Marce even checked you over himself to make sure you were okay." Spangna said.

"What?! Really?! You're not just saying that?" Javier asked.

"No! I think because I banged on about you morning and night, he decided to spare your life." Spangna said before she giggled.

"Okay then, what's the bad news? I'm fired, right?"

"No! But you're not being paid for today and tomorrow, and you're doing three thirteen-hour shifts in LGBT."

"Great, I get the sausage fest." Javier said.

"Look, sweetie. Marce couldn't just not punish you in some way!" Spangna said.

"Well, you've both had some rather public fights, and he doesn't punish you!" Javier said.

"Oh! Yeah, he does!" Spangna said.

"Ohh, I don't think I want to know." Javier said.

"And, I get the cold shoulder and the silent treatment until we make up." Spangna said.

"I'm sure I can guess how that goes." Javier said.

"Of course! He can't go too long without me! So, we sort it out in bed and have makeup sex." Spangna said.

"Wow, it must be so nice to be wanted." Javier said.

"It is! Anyway, I'm on my way up to yours, okay?" Spangna said.

"What? Why?" Javier asked.

"I'll tell you when I'm there!"

"But I look terrible..." Javier said as he ran his fingers through his messy hair that was covered in dried gel.

"Seriously? You've seen me after filming group scenes! Just open the door when I buzz you!"

"Alright."

After a short while, his door buzzer went. He opened the door to see Spangna holding a tray, and all dolled up in her cybergoth workwear.

Smiling somewhat embarrassed as she walked through the door.

"Sit on the bed silly!" Spangna said as she held the tray.

"Did the boss make that?" He asked.

"No chance!" Spangna giggled as she opened the food cover to reveal a full English breakfast with sausages, bacon, baked beans, fried eggs, black pudding, mushrooms and toast.