"Good evening, sir, are you ready to place your order, what can I get you?" Tess asks the customer in front of her.
'He has been with the menu for more than 30mins and he hasn't made any order' Tess thought as she secretly gave a frustrating glare at the customer. He takes one more look at the Menu and drops it on the table and stares at her.
"First of all, my name is Stan and I will like to know your name, then I will be ready to order" Stan responds with a smile on his face.
"S…seriously sir, you want to know my name?" she stutters as she gives a light blush looking at the man in front of her.
*sigh* "I'm sorry sir, but I don't have, for this right now," she said in a polite tone, 'I need this job and not a guy, no matter how handsome he is. No! Even though Stan is the definition of the perfect man with his black hair so neatly cut in place, his blue eye one can stare into forever, his body looking like it was carved to look like a Greek god, all dazzling in his multi-dollar suit…*sigh* and that voice, that smile could make one's day but nope' she thought as she forces herself to focus on the notepad in her hand and she tries not to stare at the man before her like a teenager.
"Sir, I just got this job and my manager is looking in this direction and he so hates it when customers are talking to us and not ordering. Stan smiles and said, "No problem then, just tell me your name and I will buy anything you want on the menu". Stan was struck by how beautiful this waitress was. He has just gotten into town and wanted something light for breakfast and fate chose this café for him and now he understands why. This beauty in front of him was like finding a diamond in the rust. Her big green eyes staring at him, is an unusual color to find around here and with those brown hair to go with it, she was just too beautiful to be in a place like this. What will happen if those eyes light up in a smile, he thought. Stan shook himself and said, `Just your name and I will be ready to order`
*sigh* 'Oh my gosh, not this again is he serious right now?' she thought, she knew she had to play along, if she wanted to get this guy off her back and get tonight's tip, maybe this customer might just be the one to give it who knows.
"My name is Tess, so what can I get you Mr. Stan?" she said with a cute innocent smile, Stan was taken aback by her smile.
"Uh no just Stan would be fine and wow I don't believe it, you have very beautiful color of eyes Tess, you should smile more often, it makes you more beautiful," he responds with a smile and this of course made Tess blush. "You also have a beautiful name, does Tess stand for Teresa or Tesla" stan gest.
"It's Teresa but only my parent calls me that, everyone else calls me Tess" Stan smile as he turned towards the menu, " Now Tess, you can order something nice for me, and if it's as good as I expect, you will get a good tip," he said as he handed the menu back to her. Hearing the word TIP, Tess continued to smile as she walked away to get the order. Stan was amazed at how her whole countenance changed when she began to smile, her face lit up like a Christmas light. A strange feeling came over him to make her continue to smile, but he just smiled as he waited for his order. When she got to the kitchen, she ordered the best in the house, one of her favorites, and brought it. After about 30mins when he was done eating, she came with the bill, which he paid and gave her a tip of $100. Tess was so shocked; she had never gotten that kind of tip in her life. When Stan saw the shock on her face he smiles, " it was a very good meal, it's my way of saying, thank you" he replies.
When Stan stood up to leave, Tess noticed he was about 6ft in height, much taller than her being 5'6. He bent down slightly and dropped his card.
"I would love to have your number Tess, but I don't want to cause any trouble for you with your manager, so here is my card, please call me" he whispers in her ear, which made her blush a little and she could also smell his masculine cologne which was so pleasant. "Keep smiling Tess, it suits you" he said as he walked out of the café. Tess was still smiling as she watched him leave, she felt so happy she didn't believe what had just happened. Today was truly a good day.
'Now I can help Fred pay for the rent that dues today' she thought to herself as she held the money tightly still not believing what had just happened.
'I know Fred has been under a lot of stress especially concerning finances, so I have to help him in any way I can' she added. For the first time, Tess felt good and couldn't wait to get home. Fred, who is her boyfriend is a man she sees as her world, her knight in shining armor. He does everything for her and she feels indebted to him that was why she got this job to try to help him even though he disapproves of it. She felt she need to start helping no matter how little and today, luck was in her favor for bringing Stan across her path. As she thought of the whole situation again with Stan, she was glad she loosened up and did her job well, and got the tip she got, now she will make Fred smile tonight with what she has made today. She tucked away the money and the card and cleared the table.
"This day just turned out better than I expected" she said as smiled to herself.
At the end of the day, Tess was on cloud nine. She got tips of $140, it felt so good.
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Tess got home; she entered the apartment she shares with her boyfriend. Since she had her key, she let herself in and walked into the apartment.
"Fred, Fred!" she calls out as she looks around the house, "maybe he hasn't gotten home yet, He must be working late again" she said,
"I can't wait to give him the good news of the tips I got today, knowing the money with him, we are now able to pay for the rent" she added as she switched on the light, and went to the drawer and brought out the envelope where the rent was kept, but didn't find any money inside.
"What, where is it?!" she said looking puzzled, she began to search for the money.
"Maybe it's under the bed or the couch?" she asks herself as she looks around for the money" but couldn't find it. Then a thought crossed her mind.
"Has Fred gone to pay the rent already?". She said as she sat on the bed. "This is how he does his things, not always asking for my help, such a caring guy, but at least he should let me help once in a while" she added, just then she heard the door open and Fred walked in looking all exhausted.
"Hey Tess, I'm home? He said exhausted, Tess immediately came downstairs as she heard his voice.
"You miss me?" he said as he hugged her and sat on the couch.
"Welcome back, how was your day?" she asked, "it wasn't bad" he replied. "Did you take the rent money from the drawer and pay the landlord already?" she asks.
"Um yeah, I did, I got some extra cash from work and paid him, he replies as he picks up the remote and turns on the TV.
"I told you not to worry your little head over it, I'll take care of it, I always do." He added, *sigh* "That's good to hear, what will I do without you, I really want to help you too as you're helping me and taking care of me" Tess said as she brought out the money from her bag, "I was excited to tell you I got good tips today and will love to support.
Fred looks at her hand, "how much tip did you get today?" he asks "About $140" she replies, Fred stares at her for a while and turns to continue watching TV.
"Wow, that's a lot, not bad" he replies, "a customer was pleased with the service and gave me $100. It's perfect to help around the house" she replies with a smile, Fred was surprised but brushed it aside.
"Like I told you, I don't need you working any job, since you insist, you can keep the money and get something pretty for yourself" he said giving a slight smile, Tess thought about what she would do without him. He is so generous thoughtful and kind. He is everything she needs; she is just lucky to have him. She brought out some leftovers from the fridge, warmed them in the oven and they ate and went to bed. But Fred couldn't sleep that night.
'Damn it, I can't sleep, I have to think of how I can move out of this house, I can't keep her waiting for long" he thought as he turns to face Tess direction.
'Tess is such a sweet and kind soul, but I want more out of life and she is not the girl to give it to me' he added.
'How do I let her go gently, but there is no way to do it gently? I just have to go on with my plan and leave, yes, that is what I will do' he thought as he nodded his head.
"Hmm…l can help Fred I just want to help him" Tess mumbles in her sleep.
'Seriously, I can't believe she is dreaming about me, you are something special but not for me' he thought as he finally asleep