Chapter 3

I took in one last breath and followed Debra behind. Debra was so confident unlike me who was just too ashamed to see the man I met on the bus. At some point, I wonder why I'm all insecure. I don't know this man before so why do I feel so insecure when I see him? I need to snap out of it. This isn't some love highland. I have a boyfriend too and he loves me. I need to remind myself of that fact.

I have a man that loves me. I kept chanting the word in my mind. I don't want anything to come between Tristan and me.

Debra went into the room first and I followed her behind. There are I to ink six of them. It was a quick count. I didn't want my eyes to linger on them for long. But I was sure I counted six of them. I refuse to meet their eyes. I only did what Debra told me to do. She has been in this job for years and she is more good than I was.

Debra instructed me to pour the coffee for all of them while she served them the bread. This means I have to stand close to the guy. What the hell is wrong with me?

I swallowed and started. I serve the first guy and he didn't even say thank you. Why do I even expect him to say it? After all, they are rich and they don't care about the poor like me. I did the same to the others until I got to the bus guy in front. My hand was a little shaky. What the hell is wrong with me?

I poured it into his cup and then mistakenly spilled it on his body . " ouch" he moved back immediately the hot coffee burnt him through his clothes.

" I'm sorry " I was scared. I quickly took the napkin and cleaned his shirt. I kept cleaning until I felt him touch my hand. I was scared to see the reaction in his face. Was he angry?

" You need to learn to do your job next time, " one of the guys said

I stared at the bus guy and he didn't say anything, instead shook his head at the stain on his white shirt. I was so ashamed.

" I'm truly sorry. I didn't mean to spill the coffee on you " I said embarrassed.

Debra came forward and whispered " I'll take it from here. You should leave for now okay ?"

I nodded "Thank you" I left immediately. I was so embarrassed with myself.

I went to the restroom immediately. I need to cry my eyes out. This isn't me. I've never spilled anything on any customer. This is the first and why does it have to be him? Worse he is one of the wealthy people around here. Then the boss won't like this. This might hinder my job. I can't help it.

I cried out my eyes. I took a deep breath when I was done. I wiped some water on my face and cleaned the water with a towel. I took in one last breath and made my way to the door. I left the restroom.

I could feel eyes on me from my Colleagues. They know I should be in the VIP room but I was here instead. I went to stand by the counter.

Harry approached me and I knew what he wanted to ask "What happened to you ?"

I rolled my eyes " I'm fine Harry "

He raised a brow" I know something happened in there. You either tell me now or I find out later "

I let out a sigh. How can I forget that they sure would know when the guys leave? I'm sure they will make a complaint to the boss. How am I going to defend myself? I didn't mean for this to happen. I didn't want this to happen. I'm always professional when it comes to my job so why now?

Now you see why I hate Monday and that is because it brings me bad luck. I hate it with passion.

" I spilled coffee on one of the customers, " I said with a pout

" you did what ?!" He yelled and I had to cover his mouth with my palm. He can't be shouting while there are customers on the ship

" hey calm down. You are shouting " I warned and he nodded. When I noticed he wouldn't say anything I released my hand and breath " I'm scared right now. They might tell the boss about it and he won't let me go scout free"

Harry gave me a pitiful look " I'm so sorry . If only I could help you right now I would have helped you " he said to me. I can't imagine myself without a job at this point.

"'I don't have any way to survive but this job. I don't know what to do Harry " I sniffled.

Harry gave me his handkerchief "Please stop crying. I'm sure the boss would take it lightly with you. You've never made such mistakes before and mistakes are unavoidable on our job"

I shook my head "You don't understand. These people are powerful. They are rich. They all are rich and are CEOs too in their various company "

He let out a breath " Can you be positive please "

I pouted " I want to be positive but I should also think about the worse that is to happen. Nothing is unavoidable "

He held my hand "Please don't ever think that the boss would send you away. The worst he can do is to suspend you for the main time and then call you to come back"

"It's still the same," I said with a pout.

" HARRY!"

The bosses called Harry'. Harry stared at me and said "Please be good . I'm going now " he said and left immediately.

I exhaled "My life is going to go down the drain when the boss finds out". I hope Debra can handle all six of them. It'll be a workload for her. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I don't know if I can thank her enough for making me leave. I was so embarrassed and didn't know the worst I would do if I was still there.

I decided to attend to some customers who came in. I used that to while away time. I took some time off and then Debra finally came out of the room looking all drained. .it's all my fault.

I went to help with the tray she was holding I took it to the kitchen and came back to her. She wiped the sweat on her forehead.

" Do you need help ?" I asked

Debra forced a smile. I know she was tired but didn't want to show it "No don't worry "

I held her hand " Please I'll do better this time . Just tell me what I can do to help ". Said to her and she thought about it for a moment before she said "See you sure you will be able to do it ?"

I nodded " I was only careless but now I've learnt my lesson. I'll only hope they don't tell the boss about it "

She nodded "OK then. I've served the food. The only thing remaining is the dessert and it's ready in the kitchen. Please get it for me "

I nodded " I'll be there in a few "

She hugged me "Thanks. I need the help right now " She rushed back inside and I went to get the dessert. "

This time around I want to do my job like the professional I was. This is why the boss wanted Debra and me to take care of the VIP customer but one wrong mistake spoiled it all for me.

I took one deep breath and went inside the room. The first person my eyes caught was the bus guy. He stared at me and seemed surprised that I had come back. I broke eye contact and walked to the table to serve them . Debra had already cleared the table. I serve every one of them the dessert.

I refused to look at anyone. When I was done I went to stand close to Debra. We have to wait until they are done.

" you did well this time around," she said with a smile. I nodded "Thanks I guess "

We kept quiet while we listened to the men communicate amongst themselves. They seem to be friends cos of how well they know each other. I use that moment to study every one of them. My eyes scan the one that gave me queries when the coffee spills.

He has blond hair and seems to be talkative at the table. His voice has been all over the place. I mentally rolled my eyes at him. I moved my eyes to the next person and he had a black hair. He looks so fit and well-built. They all look built but the only two that caught my attention were the bus guy and the wine sitting close to him.

They have this body-like hair like Tristan. These are the kind of guys I find attractive. I stopped myself before I fell harder. I shouldn't be thinking about this right now.

I raised my head only to come eyes contact with the bus guy again. That was when my whole being became destabilized. He raised a brow at me and I broke eye contact immediately. I refused to let the devil use me again.