Royalty Gone Bad
Chapter 15: 15. New Waiter
Asahd’s POV:
Stephan had told no lie when he’d said their days were always busy and complicated.
By twelve, the place was filling up. Whenever a table was liberated, another group would walk right in and take it. And on top of that, people would walk right in and line up in front of the counters so they would order, get their parcels and leave. There was another ordering booth at the back for customers who would stop by and order in their cars.
The manager could be proud because his restaurant was pure success. It was actually flourishing with customers. No wonder he needed and extra waiter. Problem was, it meant more work for us...for me. I who had been lazy all my life.
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“I said ice tea!” the grumpy man grumbled, rejecting the order I’d brought him.
“Sir, you said a soda. I’m not deaf,” I retorted.
“Ice tea! I said ice tea!” he raised his voice and I was a second away from pouring the drink on his bald head.
“Asahd,” someone called softly and grabbed my arm. I turned to one of my colleagues, Allison, I think.
“I’ll take it from here. Go to the other table, they just got in.”
I took a deep breath. She’d just saved that grumpy man from an ice tea bath and a whole lot of cussing and insults. And she’d helped me not to lose my job, because I was ready not to give a damn about it and teach that man a lesson.
“Alright, thanks,” I walked away and as I was heading towards the other table, I was stopped by Derrick.
“Hey bud, I saw what happened. You’re lucky the manager wasn’t around to see that. Piece of advice, don’t try to argue with the customers.”
“That man ordered a soda. I’m not deaf, am I?” I said with wide eyes. Derrick chuckled.
“That’s Mr. Jameson. He’s always grumpy and in a bad mood. It’s not the first time. He always makes mistakes when ordering and then blames us for it. I think he isn’t completely sane or something.”
“Tsk! Facts,” I rolled my eyes.
“We’re used to him and so we’re not even bothered by his nonsense anymore. Whenever he comes, we ask his order and then confirm it a second time before going to get it. You should do same next time.”
“Thanks, man.”
“No prob.”
of glad the others were cool with me and actually advised me. It surprised me, how welcoming they were. In their shoes, I would’ve probably not done same? I could be terrible at times. I
′Cuz I’m a dumbass.′
and focused on the customers seated at the
with a smile and they replied.
they replied
I have your
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customers gave me headaches while others gave me
being taken care of. Finally. I went to join Jenna and Elsa behind the counter,
“Tired?” Elsa mused
“Exhausted.”
what we go
up. We on the other side, walk up and
a point,” they
tired. I needed sleep. But that was impossible. I had more hours in front of
new customers just walked in,” Elsa said to my
go again,” I stood lazily, grabbing my notepad. The girls laughed as I reluctantly
minutes! All I needed was five minutes
Spice’. What can I get you?” I asked, forcing a smile. It was an
teenage girls about Saïda’s age, giggled. It irritated me for
finally replied. “I’ve never seen you
my first day,”
each other, smiling
cute,”
you,” I forced another smile. “Your
wanted to sit the
gave me their orders and then one of them
name?” she
“Asahd.”
here even more often because of you,
smiled
your orders,” I walked
and reluctantly returned to their table, giving them the
“Here you go.”