We entered a placed called Texas Roadhouse I have never entered this place. I felt completely confused. It looks a bit rowdy but not in the luxury way or dangerous way. Not even my paycheck could get me to eat in a place like this. I noticed that this place is by appointment. It's weird. But the smell of food is amazing. I'll try it out. I'll chose the least expensive item on the menu. Or desert. As I don't have much right now and I can't spend much either. Rent is due in two weeks so I need a job asap.
The lady gave us the table by a window. We had a forest type of view. Though it's not much forest though. It's just a piece of land. Politicians will end up ruining this beautiful scenario one day. I looked at the two men already staring at the menu but I noticed Luke's eyes staring at me. I had grabbed my menu and looked down embarrassed.
"Welcome to Texas Roadhouse... What can I get you three today?" she asked so politely and with a big smile
"I'll have a Heineken to drink..." Luke says with a gentle smile
"Budweiser... Please..." Ashton answers
I saw the Strawberry Margarita and I just say a bit excited "A strawberry margarita please..."
"What type of shot would you like?" she asked gently
"Tequila please..." I say gently
She smiles and spoke as she closed her small notebook "Coming right up... I'll give you guys some time to choose your starter alrighty... Be right back"
Alright I may have chosen something a bit expensive in my perspective but I haven't drank alcohol in such a long time. I miss it. It wouldn't hurt to just drink one drink right? I did my very best to just keep looking at the menu. There are so many options. Things I have never tried. The ribs called my attention the most. I'll take the Full Slab of ribs. I know some will be left over so I'll take it home to eat tomorrow while I job search. My two sides would be Caesar salad with what I presume it's french fries. But they call it Steak Fries. Let's see how good it tastes. I opened up my phone's to check my amount. To at least I can take some home with me.
I feel this would be my last time eating here. I would be so busy maybe I should take the opportunity and take some home. A second server brought us bread. I felt excited. I haven't had bread in a while also. Living off of ramen and ravioli doesn't help. I took one and tore it lightly with my hands. I am not a savage so I'll eat gently. I usually place food on the right side of my cheek. I haven't been able to go to the dentist. I forgot to go so I got a broken wisdom tooth. The other three got removes. The fourth one wasn't showing up yet until three months ago.
Sadly it coming out instead of my teeth moving it cracked the last tooth. It doesn't hurt as I am usually using water with salt to maintain the bacteria away but man it's annoying to clean it every time I eat. All because some food got stuck in the hole. I glanced up as I saw someone hypnotize for a moment. I felt embarrassed. Am I doing something wrong? He blinks quickly and coughs gently.
He smiles while saying "I apologize I got distracted... We haven't properly introduced ourselves... My name is Luke Silver... This is my friend Ashton Thompson..."
He extends his hand for me to shake so I say a bit embarrassed "My name is Kira..."
The moment our hands touched I tensed up and he spoke "Nice to meet you Kira..."
The way he says my name is making something weird in my stomach. It's not disgusting. It's pleasurable. I didn't know this emotion. It's so weird. I didn't know what to do. I've never felt this way before. I've always felt negative emotions. Is this part of the negative emotions? I need to go get checked once I get a job. This is something I feel weird about. I felt blaring eyes on me and it made me feel fear. I glanced to the glaring woman at the other side of the restaurant.I swallowed a lump and I just knew that some woman seeing this handsome man with me do get really mad.
"It's nice meeting you too Luke..." I say with an awkward smile
Once we stopped shaking our hands we sat back down. He looks really happy. Like a puppy at a toy store. It made me feel weird. I looked at the menu again but I had glanced at my hand. That electrifying sensation is amazing. I just felt like I was floating for a moment. Something in my stomach stirred. I felt a gentle tap in front of me and I noticed my drink. It's such a big cup. I swallowed a growing lump on my throat. I looked back at the menu and noticed Texas Size Combos part of the menu. I saw what I wanted but with Sirloin. I felt giddy. I am always bad at making sirloin. I always do it well done. I like my meat to be a bit red. Not bloody but a bit red. If I remember they call it Medium. So basically almost done.
Though why did Luke bring me to eat dinner. I know my desert was ruined. But it wasn't his fault. It was an accident. I glanced around. This is a type of place I could never afford. He can afford it. Is he paying? I doubt it. Maybe I am paying in the end. At least my portion. I did my very best not to ask anything specific yet. I have to wait until the woman is gone to ask him. I have been wondering for a bit but I didn't know if to ask him. Would I offend him by accident? Would he get annoyed? Would he leave and I end up paying everything? I feel a bit nervous.
"Alright are you guys ready to order?" she asked as she opened her notebook
"I'll take the Starter as Boneless Buffalo wings with mild sauce and two cheese fries..." Ashton spoke first he looks a bit happy
Cheese lover maybe "I'll do Boneless also but mine would be hot and grilled shrimp... I'll have the Rib eye with grilled shrimp sides would be mash potatoes and steak fries"
Damn she looks at me and I say shy "I'll... I'll take the Sirloin with Ribs Steak Fries and Caesar Salad..."
"No starter?" she says confused
"C-Cheese Fries..." I sound so pathetic right now
I felt so nervous being stared at for so long I hear a little giggle from Luke and he spoke again "Just for in case add in there Grilled BBQ chicken with Sirloin Sides would be Season Rice and Caesar salad also..."
"Alrighty then would that be all?" she asked as she closes her notebook
"Can you bring us a second basket of bread?" Luke asked politely
"On that sweetheart" the way she said those words I felt so jealous
Why would I feel that way? I looked at Luke and asked curiously "I've been wondering... Why take me out to eat?"
"You seemed like a nice woman and you lost your meal or desert today so I'll treat ya..." his answer was really quick
I feel like there's something else but I don't ask further but Ashton spoke "So what do you do Miss Kira?"
"Oh... I am an artist... I lost my job so I gotta earn money until I get a new job" I answered quickly.
They looked at each other quickly and looked confused as Luke spoke "So you lost your job long ago or recent?"
"Oh just recently... But I am a strong woman I can handle everything!" I lied basically I can't handle anything
I've moved so much that I have been so poor lately "Alright so what are you good at?"
Ashton asked so I asked back curious"What do you mean?"
"What are your talents? Luke here has been searching for an assistant and has been unable to hire one" he explains gently
"Ashton!" Luke snaps lightly at Ashton
"What? What if this is fates way of telling you... Here!" Ashton tries defending himself
They started bickering and all I could was stare at them confused. Where they interviewing me right now? While acting like immature adults? They started jocking and laughing as they were telling me the tasks I would be doing if I had gotten hired. Was this actually Fate's doing? God's doing? Destiny? Whatever it is. I feel very grateful. They must have been so tired looking for someone that they just ask a random person they just met with an almost unfortunate accident. For some reason. I feel like they are comfortable with me around. I don't even feel annoyed that their being like teenagers.
I feel like crying right now.
Is this a new path opening up for me?