I rested my head on the window just above the sink in my kitchen. I let out a long sigh before turning off the faucet that had been running. I moved the full kettle over to the stove and turned the heat on high, and placed a lid on it. I looked at the time on the kitchen clock, 10:07 AM. I didn't have to be at work until 11 and decided to get some breakfast in before heading off. I stumbled towards my bedroom, as i let the water start to boil, my legs starting to feel better and less sore. I grabbed my clothes and stripped down and covered myself with new clothing. As soon as i got my shoes on i heard the kettle whistle. I walked back to the kitchen and pour the hot water into my mug and placed the teabag and two suger in as well. I grabbed an english muffin and popped in the toaster. I stood then with my elbows propped on the counter as thoughts ran threw my head.
Did that guy, Harry, really take advantage of me? I know i was know for being a sexual drunk but I've never gone so far as to taking someone home. Did he know i was drunk? Well obviously. He wouldn't have acknowledged the fact i "blacked out" if he didn't. Was he a one night stand? Dear god i hope so. I don't need some cute punk guy to fuck up the good life I've got going on.
I snapped out of my thought as the toaster popped my breakfast out. I grabbed the muffin and my tea and headed for the door.

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"Ma'am?" a nice lady with kids called me over from the restaurant part of the pub.
"Yes?" i asked her politely, giving her two little girls a smile.
"Is there any chance i could get a refill on my sweet tea?" she asked obviously exhausted from the two eight year olds bouncing around in their seats.
"Of course!" i said as i grabbed her empty glass and headed to the back.
I put the cup under the soda fountain and pressed the button to fill the cup.
"Wow, you actually came to work." My manager Lauren said as she walked out from the kitchen. She was sweet for a manager and teased me like a sister but was still tough on me since i was known for taking unnecessary sick days.
"Yup. I felt like getting out today." i smiled as i grabbed the cup ready to go back out to the sweet woman with the two girls.
"Well keep up the hard work, Jacey." she said before turning back to the kitchen.
I rolled my eyes and walked out. As i handed the woman her glass and smiled i turned and froze.
There at the bar sat that Harry guy. He seemed to be flirting with the girl behind the bar counter. I think her name was Ashley or something. I then tried discreetly walking up to the bar and started to take inventory of the bottles.
"So what do you think?" I heard him ask her, the smirk showing in his voice.
"I think it seems to me like you did the wrong thing." she said sternly. "even for you, Harry." she finished before bumping into me. "Oh, sorry, Jacey." she said before walking off.
"Jacey?" I heard from behind me.
"Shit." i cursed under my breath. I honestly didn't want to see this guy let alone talk to him. I just wanted to evesdrop on his conversation, is that too much to ask?
"You work here?" he asked his voice cracking at the end, as he was obviously nervous too. It was weird not seeing him all confident and charismatic. He probably was expecting to never see me again too. I guess we were both in for a big surprise.
"Yeah." i said and cleared my throat. "You come here, Harry?" i asked, making sure to verify his name.
"I was actually just checking up on Amber," i was close enough... Please don't say girlfriend. "my cousin." I exhaled air i didn't know was being held.
"I'm sorry about last night." He said obviously seeing how i reacted to each word he spoke.
"For what?" I asked, thinking about how most guys would've protested how "I wanted it".
"For having sex with you." He said kind of confused.
"You're apologizing?" I asked. He seemed very douchey and much like the type to tap any drunk girl.
"Why wouldn't I?" he asked still confused on how i was reacting. I wasn't saying he shouldn't apologize, just that i didn't expect him to.
"It's just that--" i stood there and pondered my thoughts. Harry seemed sweeter than i thought. But he obviously wasn't into serious things, for god's sake he picked up a stranger from the bar.
"Jacey?" he said as he snapped his fingers in front of my face.
"Yes?" i asked as i shook my head trying to get rid of the stupid thoughts i had.
"Jacey! Why aren't you waiting tables?" Lauren called as she popped her head out of her office door. "Stop flirting with customers!" she said before going back into her office. I was angry and confused but i had my priorites before my loove life. I wanted to get to know Harry after figuring out he wasn't a total asshole.
"I'm sorry, I have to get back to work." i said before turning to leave. He grabbed my wrist before i could run off to another table.
"Maybe i could come over later?" he asked i guess trying to gain trust from me.
"Yeah, i guess, sure." i said trying to get back to work.
"Okay, I'll come over after your shift?" he asked for confirmation.
"Yeah sure. I get off at three." i said.
"Okay." he said trying to get me to smile by showing his dimples slightly, letting go of my wrist.
I then started off to me next table and watched Harry walk out the front fdoor in the corner of my eye.

*****

I walked into my apartment and stretched out my arms and let out a yawn. i walked over to my sofa and glady fell onto it. I rested my head on the pillows set in a row. I drifted off into a light sleep and started to dream about being back in Juliard and living out my dream. I remembered being with other actresses and doing what i loved. The laughing and the sweet things being said raced through my dreams. The memories that i missed just kept making me smile instead being sad. A loud knock woke me from my peaceful sleep and i let out a loud, unsatisfied grunt.
I went to open the door and knew exactly who'd be standing there waiting.
"Hello." he said as soon as i opened the door.
"Hi, Harry."

Notes

so i wrote a longer chapter due to the shit i've given you before. I hope you guys like this.I'm workinf hard and my subscribers keep growing and it's pretty exciting that you guys are enjoying this. If I'm lucky I'll be able to post chapter 4 tonight, but i don't know...
xoxo -Rachel