Chapter 2

Alice POV 

“Dad, why didn’t you wake me up? I got late. My boss will kill me today.” I kept sulking and he kept on filling my breakfast plate. Today is my morning shift. Today is Sunday. But my law firm boss, Mr Miller called me. He wants me to draft a contract. 

“You were so tired last night and you were looking so peaceful while sleeping. And last thing. Today is Sunday, no one works on Sunday. .” He defended himself. 

“Dad, please stop or my stomach will blast, I am already getting late for work.” I pleaded and finally, he stopped.

“Sweetie, You are getting weak day by day, you need to eat properly.” He reasoned. He is always so worried for me 

“Is it so? Then the same applies to you Dad.” I said as I picked up my stuff from the table. 

“Take care of yourself Dad,” I said and he placed a kiss on my forehead. "You too my child." He said, patting my forehead.

I hurried towards the firm and guess what, I was late, fifteen minutes late. It took me around three for completing that work. After finishing all my work, I called Alexa to pick me up for the bar. She asked me to wait for ten minutes I decided to call dad while waiting for her.

Beep….. beep…..

Alexa is here to pick me up.

“She is here, Bye! Don’t forget to take your medicines on time.” I said, cut off the call and ran out of the office.

“Good Afternoon!” I greeted her.

“Morning! Babe. We are going to be late today.” She said, I nodded in agreement and hopped on her bike. We soon reached our destination. 

Today I will be at home by evening only and spend some time with dad.

“ Alice!” I turned around as soon as I heard the manager calling me.

“Yes Sir,” I said and politely smiled at him but his emotionless face irritates me. I don’t know why? 

“Avan is on leave today. So I need you to serve today in the VIP section in his place.” He said ……. No, he ordered me. 

“But Sir, he has a night shift and mine is morning one.” I tried to escape his order. I want to be with dad this evening.

“You can work in both, the VIP section offers more handsome tips.” He said and he is right here but who will handle those drunk perverted men.

“But Sir ------ 

“ No ifs and buts Alice, be ready for the night shift, it’s my order.” He said and left immediately before getting any reply from me. This old man loves to order people around but always acts like a pussy in front of rich people. 

“What happened to you? Why are you sulking?” Alexa asked and locked her locker after keeping her bag inside and I told her everything. “That old man needs some colourful words to hear that’s it.” She said and I agreed with her.

“Don’t worry babe, I will leave my bike for you, as I will be going to the club after work so Mike will be here to pick me up.” She said. Mike, her boyfriend.

“Thanks, babe.” I thanked her. 

“But take care of babe, I don’t want a single scratch on her okay!” She is quite possessive of her bike. I nodded and we both left for our duties. 

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"Here." She threw the keys in my direction and I caught them. 

"Take care, bye!" Alexa said and I waved at both of them. Now I need to call dad, he must be worried about me.

I called him up and he sounded disappointed but understood my situation.

I straightened my slightly wrinkled uniform and took up the tray for serving in the VIP room. 

"So, we have a beautiful lady today for us…. I mean for serving." One of the men said. I ignored his comment and continued serving them. 

After finishing the serving, I moved towards the exit then only one of the perverted old men caught my hand. “Can I have some wings with beer, baby girl?” The voice was so disgusting that I wanted to puke on his face.

Somehow, I managed to get my hand out of his grip. “Sure, sir.” I nodded, tried my best to suppress the irritating tone mine and left from there immediately. 

“Hey! Alice, you have the morning shift today, right.” Jake asked as he saw me coming out of the VIP lounge.

I told him everything while picking up their order. He cursed under his breath. I know the curses are for the manager. “Give this to me, I will serve those disgusting ugly old rich bastards.” He said and took the tray from my hand. He is a gentleman and always ready to help anyone.  

“But what about your work and if they complain about it, then it will be difficult for us to deal with,” I said and he let out a small laugh, Is he gone mad? 

“Don’t worry doll face. My work is over and about those rascals, I know how to shut their mouth.” He said and left with the order in his hand. 

I sat down at a place and kept praying to Jesus to make everything alright. I don’t want to be in any mess especially when I need this job most. My thoughts and worries fled away as soon as I saw Jake coming out of the Lounge with a wide smile. But for assurance, I prefered to confirm and listen from his mouth. 

“Hey! What happened inside? Did they say something? How did-----

“Relax baby girl, everything is alright and here is your tip.” He cut me off in the middle of the question. They gave him a tip, weird!

“But you served them, so why this tip for--------

“No, doll face it’s yours. Keep it.” He said and shoved money in my side pocket of the skirt.  

I released the air I was holding in my lungs and left after thanking him. He saved me from those perverted rascals. Now it’s time to leave. I quickly packed my stuff and changed my uniform. My biggest problem has been already solved by Alexa, her bike. 

I put the key, turned on its engine and drove off towards my home. I was humming a song while riding the bike on the deserted road, there wasn’t a single vehicle on the road. 

It was almost one at night, dad must be asleep already. I was so into my thoughts that I didn’t notice a car coming from the opposite direction and I crashed into it.