(Jasmine POV)
'I'm getting late, where is that taxi?, I really need to get faster.' after I left the university premises, I was worrying inside for getting late for my job. I was telling myself not to be more panic. when last time I was scolded for getting late, I was gone faint. I don't wanna listen to those words and go through that phase once again.
my manager is so strict that I can't even describe his personality and anger in words when he starts to scold someone down, the person that has been targeted might get ill after hearing those words. I do get those words something, dam I'm telling you what he says may vanish you from this earth.
as fast as I can, I quickly ran to the restaurant where I work as a waitress. my life is not easy not fully tragic but yes that much tragic that makes me feel pity for myself.
when I was in grade 10 my father died. it was actually a suicide. in the police investigation, nothing has been proved the real cause, the rumour says that he has a lot of pressure of work and loans. that what make him end his life.
I always wonder what was the reason. when I try to ask my mother, she refuses to tell and she always changes the topic. I was unaware of my father's death.
but whatever was the reason. it can't change the fact that we can't have him beside us any more. it is not easy to live on without him. I miss him.
by the way, thanks to his insurance the loans get covered. my mother is quite talented in cooking so for our living she open a Thai food stall near the main market. that business can help us to survive and fulfil our daily needs. but for my tuition fees, I don't wanna get my mom more pressure. so I decide to work by myself. form my friend I find this nice place for work and earn a quite suitable amount of money for my tuition fees and my expenses.
being bad in maintaining a relationship status I quite to be in love with someone.
you must be wondering, my personality is optimistic. so why my relationship status is still single. the truth is,
the relationship needs to give time. it takes time to fully develop an understanding between the couples, understanding and cooperation are two of the key helper for the growth of the love deeper.
the time that has been spent between them first develop co-operation, then understanding, then caring and build trust, then comes to commitment, after that a proper stable love is formed. for that, you have to make yourself believe in your partner.
I rarely can manage my time for study and work, how can I manage it for a relationship.
so I failed.
this was the main reason for breaking up with my previous boyfriend. after that, it was hard for me to be in a relationship.
I'm now lacking in confidence.
On that day at the hospital, I see a spark when I saw Freddie. His glorious eyes wanna make me believe, dream more for the first time I saw them, but I stopped. if it turns out poison, I can't afford to go through that pain again. that injury of my heart stopped me believe further. I better leave that. if that situation comes again it will work as chaos for me.
now you know why.
ah! my life.
when I was at work Mint calls me and asked me to reserve a table for two. at that time of the evening, the restaurant was fully occupied by the customer. but as I'm a worker, I somehow manage to book a table for them. when Mint arrived he was all alone. I asked him about the other person. he replied, it is for Martin and he said that Martin will join shortly. I haven't mentioned yet, up to this time Mint and Martin are pretty close to each other. I know something is going on between them but the two of them either can't recognize or unaware of each other's feeling.
meanwhile.
another customer appears at the restaurant.
"Hey!"
I say him
"so, P'Jasmine you work here."
it was Freddie. as I mention that there is a shortage of seats I couldn't find him a place to sit. Mint was a rich guy and he has probably provided a better place to sit which is quite a more place for two, thanks to me. I pleased Mint for sharing their seat with him. as a good friend of mine Mint didn't refuse. after a while, Martin Appears.