Written in the stars by A.c Thompson

Chapter 9

I start my new job at the diner down the street this morning. I look over at the white shirt and black skirt that seems to short to me. I groan go and put it on. I tie my hair back and go to the kitchen and get a glass of juice. when I turn around Carter has stoped mid walking towards me and looks at what I'm wearing. " What are you wearing?" he as approaching and pouring a cup of coffee and takes a sip. " I start my new job today at the diner this is the uniform" I reply. "it's abit reavling don't you think" he says without a beat. "Well not like I got a choice, I got to go" I say breaking eye contact when his eyes bore into me .

"Harp, I already told you I have money put away" he starts. "No, I already told you I can't accept it, " I say firmly. "I don't mind giving it to you, Harp your the most important person in my life, I don't know what I'd do without you, that's why " he starts and I realize where the conversation is headed and I cut him off. "I got to go, I'll see you later I say rushing out the door almost bumping into the counter, smooth make it obvious I'm avoiding talking about what happened yesterday morning but every head light in my head was telling me to abort mission and get out of there. If we address what happend he'd know im attracted to him and feeling things I shouldn't and if I didn't tell him he'd read my facal expressions and it nothing would be the same and I cant let that happen so whatever it takes I will keep this secret from him. I close the door behind me and start walking towards the diner.

I get to the diner and start taking orders when lunch time approaches and I spot Carter at the counter flirting with some brunette waitress I hide before he sees me and peak to see his hand low on her back and whispering in her ear and her giggling. Out of nowhere my stomach curds and I feel disgusted. Is it because yesterday morning that was me, how far would he have gone if I didn't stop him. He takes her hand and leads her to the women's bathroom and as the door closes I get a glimpse of them kissing. Why do I feel like this, because your jealous dummy, I go back to work and shove down my emotions and don't let it get to me. I should be thankful I made it clear I wanted to pretend it never happened and he's doing exactly that, I shouldn't of expect any less this is how he is changing women like clothes, if I wouldn't give it to him, many others will.