Cold Feet

Chapter 19

VIOLA

Things happen faster than I expected in this small town. Amber put in a word with her supervisor before she left and I’m called in for an interview while she’s away.

The supervisor also happens to be the owner of Danzer’s. Charlie. I remember him from when I was a teenager. He’s older now of course and much calmer too but still strict and he’s still got all his wits about him. He doesn’t remember me but then I never really mixed with his son who I understand is now working on cruise ships somewhere in Asia.

“Amber had a lot of good things to say about you. I guess that’s enough to get a job here. I trust her and a friend of hers is a friend of mine. I will of course need your social security number and identity to run a check.”

“Of course,” I nod.

“Have you ever waitressed before?” Charlie asks.

“No, sir,” I reply.

“Well, you can come in and do a shift or two. It’s pretty easy to learn. It’s a bitch on the feet though so make sure you wear the most comfortable shoes you can. Sneakers work best. It’s not hard but it isn’t for everyone.”

I have no plans to do anything else so I ask if I can start learning right away.

“Sure. You can follow Lori around here. Just watch and listen and you’ll be okay. Of course, you have to wear Danzer’s uniform so if you’ll give me your measurements here,” Charlie says as he taps a memo pad, “I’ll order to uniforms for you as soon as I can. You have to pay for them though.”

“Well, maybe I can use Amber’s if she decides to leave,” I tell Charlie. “I think I’m about her size anyway.”

that makes sense,” Charlie nods. “Okay then. If she stays, I’ll order new uniforms for you

acquainted with Lori who is old enough to be my mother. She knows the job inside out and just about all the clients

abrasive but if you take it with a pinch of salt and

a puppy dog and smile politely and nod at clients when Lori introduces me and takes the

one client says to his mate

giving me the eye

says. “She’s writin’ an article on how waitresses and waiters keep the truck routes of

someone created some more awareness ‘bout the truck routes

he speaks about me as if

her order book. “Besides, even if she’s just interviewin’ I don’t think your missus would want to hear you’re being interviewed by a lovely

the client calls as we walk

the order pad,

them on or tease

it,” I nod and smile at

Lori. It really is easy and Charlie wasn’t lying when he

Lori says. “Your feet will toughen up and before you know it you won’t feel it anymore. You’ll be ‘waitress

so I can get a feel for the night shift clients who are apparently different to the day shift clients. I have dinner at Danzer’s. It’s one of

diner the next day and Amber walks in for the

big hug. “How did it

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255