The bar was just a ten minutes walk from the girl's hostel but she had just five minutes to report for her shift. She was now sprinting on the downward slanting road in much speed, trying to balance herself in her high heels.
The girl in black robe had now covered almost half of the distance, when suddenly her right foot disbalanced and she tripped sideways, about to fall straight on her face. "Arghhhhh!"
Suddenly a very strong grip caught hold of her left arm, pulling her closer to him. Amanda's body instantly straightened up, as a strong arm gripped her elbow and the other arm encircling her tiny waist. She was a little taken aback and noticed a man dressed in complete black attire, looking straight in her big blue eyes. The boy had dark hair, slicked backwards while his square jaw, was extremely toned and attractive. He had very sharp and attractive features, while his dark eyes gave a mysterious and piercing effect to his appearance.
He made Amanda stand up straight and instantly held her hood, pulling it down to see her face. Amanda frowned a bit and nodded her head in an approval. "Thank you Mister." She then jerked herself away from the stranger's grip and then ran away heading towards the bar as rapidly as possible. The girl did not realize that the two dark eyes were yet constantly looking at her, as she headed to the bar.
After another few minutes, the girl halted on a bricked entrance of a middle sized bar, with glass door and windows. Two customers were sitting in one corner talking to each other, while drinking there respective cocktails. The owner of the bar Fred Hopekins, a fat, bald and crude man was talking to his customers happily. While another bartender, a boy of about 20 years old was now heading out of the door, after finishing his shift. "You are late Amanda."
Amanda, who was now standing at the entrance, removing her robe rapidly, looked at the boy and smiled apologetically. "I am sorry Steve."
"No problem Amanda." He grinned and then pointed towards the bald man. "Even though it's just five minutes, but may lord save you from Mr. Hopekins' wrath. All the best. I have to rush." He waved his hand and walked away towards his bicycle parked in one corner.
Amanda took a deep breath and after hanging her robe, adjusted her clothes and rapidly walked inside the bar, looking at her boss. The bar was not very huge but it looked pretty elegant and cozy from inside. In one corner was a huge wooden counter with several liquor bottles decorated on the large shelves. While several glasses were arranged below it, hanging downwards from the shelf. The other corner of the room had several high chairs and round tables arranged, for the customers. The walls were decorated with several pictures of Hollywood stars, giving it a little modern and classy look.
As soon as Amanda entered the bar, the bald man stopped grinning and walked towards her in much wrath. The girl gulped in fear as the man angrily launched towards her, thumping noisely on the wooden floor. "Amanda! What a pleasant surprise. What can I serve you Miss?" The man smiled sarcastically and his flat nose flared up in anger.