Always been love

You must be kidding me.

Today is Monday and I’m so excited, Joe, the manager had emailed me my contract and everything concerned my job and to say I’m prepared would be an understatement because I’m more than prepared. That’s what I love about myself I love and am dedicated to my job but to be honest it also goes to prove how lonely I am. This whole weekend I spent checking my emails,cooking and on Netflix, nothing exciting. My friend being away in another city doesn’t make things better too because of course I’ve always been a loner just that she was always there for me when I needed her in a split second but when I decided to move away it complicated things. I woke up at 6 am today because I’m only expected at work at 8 and because it’s just a walking distance I can eat my breakfast at peace from now on. One thing I love about New York City is that you can find anything you want in one street but I still haven’t adapted on the busyness and noise. I’m from Connecticut so you can imagine the differences. The driving distance between the two cities though is what I love because my friend can come see me when ever she’s free so as me. It takes me an hour and 30 to do my everyday working routine including eating my breakfast, I’m left with 30 minutes before works starts so I sit down to check my social media and a reminder pops up on my screen screen reminding me about a meeting I’m supposed to have with Sebastian and a new client at 9:30 am. I sigh going through my reminders deleting all Sebastian’s schedule on my phone and take my leave. I am dressed in black jeans and a white dress shirt with and black blazer and some flats. I think I’m going to love this job, I don’t have to be so formal but still not too casual. I can work with that. When I arrive it’s just only few minutes left to open so Joe gives me my name tag and introduces me to all the workers. We go back to his office and he shows me around and how things are done. It’s quite simple to be honest, receiving orders and signing, solving complaints of customers, reporting work ethic of the workers and maybe giving out a few verbal warnings because after a week Joe will be scarce. Now he’s here to just show me how things are done and supervise me. We spend an hour and a few minutes when Joe is suddenly called by one of the workers telling him that really important people have a complaint and want to see the manager.

‘ let’s go and show you how it’s done.’ he says indicating to follow after the lady who came to call us. We are led to a table where there are two gentlemen in expensive suits and one has his back on us. We reach the table and hear the waitress apologizing looking really scared.

‘ you can leave, Sarah.’ says Joe to the waitress when we reach the table and see both the gentlemen.

‘You must be kidding me.’ I say not believing what’s in front of me. Joe has the same reaction as me and I’m sure he remembers the story I told him about none other than Sebastian Condos. The man with him is the only one who has a confused face and Sebastian is shocked to see me. I see a look of concern in his eyes before he smirks.

‘ Ms Marcello, nice seeing you again.’ he says sounding too polite for my liking. I just cross my arms in front of my chest.

‘Why do you always want to leave a mark wherever you go? Do you really have a complaint or you want attention as always?’ I said in a bored tone and Joe and the man look at me like I just committed murder. I’m not sure who this man is because I read to files preparing for this week’s meeting so there was a Mr Smith and Mr Carter but I think it’s Carter because I remember in his file he looked older and the one in front of me is old too.

‘ I asked for the manager because they didn’t get my order right.’ he said shrugging like it was an obvious answer.

‘ have you ever heard of the name mistake? I guess not because you’re the perfect mighty Sebastian.’ I say rolling my eyes.

‘ are you the manager?’ He asks looking pretty annoyed by me now and the eyes we were attracting, I’m not even loud.

‘ I apologize for my assistant Mr Condos Jnr, she’s under supervision because we just hired her but I’m sure she can take your order and make sure it’s the right one.’ Joe speaks for the first time shooting me a glare.

‘ with pleasure, what are you having Mr Condos?’ I say now calmer thinking of my job. I can’t be fired twice in a month and with only working one day. I don’t want that record. Sebastian calls out his order with so many details on how the bacon should be and the egg should have what spice I’m so tempted to roll my eyes but i take the order anyways and turn to Mr Carter.

‘ everything okay on your side Mr Carter?’ I say taking him off guard and he nods countless times looking surprised I know his name. His company has just started getting recognition after a good 9 years in the industry. I smile and nod at him and turn to Sebastian.

‘ we apologize for Sarah, we promise next time she’ll pay attention to necessary details.’ They all didn’t miss my sarcasm but I was already walking away leaving Joe doing or saying God knows what to Sebastian. I specifically tell the Chefs in the back about the detailed breakfast of Sebastian and leave it to them. Joe meets me halfway and drags me to his office.

‘You were right!’ he says unbelievably rubbing his res face roughly with his hand.

‘uhh?’ I say confused.

‘ you really don’t like Sebastian and he knows you, he remembered you.’

‘ it’s not like I was his fan who came to his office. I was his assistant for 5 hours so he’s ought to remember me.’ I say laughing.

‘ I still can’t believe he’s here and I talked to him even though this whole time he was looking at you like he wanted to jump you.’ I blurted out laughing.

‘ are you gay?’ He’s face is redder if that’s even possible.

‘ is it that obvious?’ he says taking a look at his outfit and touching his hair.

‘ of course not, that’s why I’m asking. I even thought you wanted me because you were blushing as hell Friday when I was here.’ He nervously laughed.

‘ no, not that there’s anything wrong with you but it’s just that Sebastian is way hotter.’ I c**k my brow at him.

‘ I was just stunned Friday because I’ve never met someone so honest as you.’

‘ thanks I guess. so you’ve got hots for Sebastian?’ I say whispering and she blushes again.

‘ I don’t think he plays for my team anyways.’ He says shrugging.

‘ you would never know maybe that’s why he’s so annoying! He’s not satisfied with his plenty mistresses and he knows what can satisfy him but you know guys like Sebastian like to be in denial.’ I say whispering more like he will hear us.

‘stop giving me false hope and even if he was gay he wouldn’t dare look my way, now go and check if everything is okay at their table.’

‘You’ll never know.’ I say wiggling my eyebrows at him before disappearing from his office. I take a deep breath and sigh before making my way to their table. When I get there they are done so I politely smile with Mr Carter returning the smile and I tidy the table.

‘ I hope the order was right this time.’ I say shocking myself with my politeness. Sebastian nods.

‘ is there anything else I can do for you?’ I say looking at both of them.

‘ just the bill.’ They both say so I turn on my heels to the kitchen to put the dishes and take the bill from the counter. I walk over to their table and put the bill and walk away. I can feel Sebastian’s eyes weighing on my back but I don’t even look back. I just command myself for my calmness and I guess that’s why he’s looking at me, he’s shocked.