Leo came in shortly after my arrival and sat in his booth. He kept to himself like normal which was really driving me crazy tonight! I wished I knew what was on his mind. I tried doing some inventory for an upcoming supplies order but I kept finding myself staring in his direction instead. He caught me every once in a while and smiled. I found myself doing it even more, wanting to get caught. Anything to see that sexy grin again.
A couple hours into my shift, Chad came in. He walked over to the bar and sat down right in front of me.
“Chad, would you like a drink?” I asked, totally irritated that he was blocking my view of Leo.
“Um, sure I’ll have a beer please. Thanks, Kar.” Okay, why is he being so polite? This is sooo not Chad.
“Any particular kind?” I asked. “We have quite a few.”
“No, it doesn’t matter. Whatever you think is best. I really didn’t come here for a drink Karli. I came here to see you.” Oh Lord, I don’t think I want to see where this is going. I grabbed a pint of Hefeweizen from the tap and set it in front of him.
“Chad, I’m working. This really isn’t an appropriate place to start an argument, okay?”
“No Karli, you don’t understand. I didn’t come here to be an ass. I came here to apologize for my behavior.”
“Huh?” It was the only word I could form. I don’t think Chad has ever apologized for anything.
“Look Karli, I know I’ve been a dick. Not just recently, but throughout our whole relationship. I can’t stop thinking about it. I can’t stop thinking about you. I want you back Karli.”
“Excuse me?” I asked. This has to be a joke. Alright, where are the hidden cameras?
“I’m serious.” He said. “I’m willing to do whatever it takes to become the kind of man you need me to be.”
“Chad, you shouldn’t have to change for anyone. You are who you are.” Is this the night for weird conversations, or what?
“But I want to change for you Kar. I don’t want to be without you anymore. I’m miserable without you. I’ve slept with hundreds of women since we broke up trying to forget you but I can’t.”
Okay, that’s disgusting. “Look Chad. I appreciate the sentiment. Really, I do. But I’m just not looking for a relationship with anyone right now. I have a lot going on in my life that would get in the way of that.”
“Well, can we at least start fucking again? I mean, you still need to get off right?” Okay, there’s the Chad I know.
“That’s sweet of you to offer, but I’ll pass.” I replied.
He grabbed a cocktail napkin and a pen from the bar. He wrote something on it before handing it to me. “Here’s my number. Call me anytime if you change your mind. I mean it Kar. Anytime. I’ll drop whoever I’m doing and come over.” Ah, yes he’s back in full effect now ladies!
I took the napkin from him as he threw a twenty on the bar and left. I looked up and saw Leo staring at me. He looked perturbed at first but then he smiled, making my heart flutter a little bit. I tossed Chad’s number in the garbage.
Roxy came up to me afterwards and said, “What the hell did that asshole want? You okay girl?”
“Ugh, can you believe he actually asked me to get back together with him?”
“Are you kidding me? Wow, he has a shit load of nerve. What a slimeball!”
“No kidding” I agreed.
“Men!” She huffed. “Can’t live with em, can’t ride a cock without em, huh?”
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After closing, everyone left but Leo which was the norm these days. “Hey Leo,” I called out from the bar. “Would you mind hanging out an extra hour or so? I need to place a supplies order and didn’t get a chance to finish my inventory.”
“Not at all.” He replied. “Just let me know when you’re ready.” I brought a scotch over to his table as a gesture of thanks. He placed his hand over mine as I was setting the glass down. His touch sent sparks of electricity through my skin as a wave of heat rushed to my core. “Karli, please sit.”
“Um, okay.” I sank into the booth trying to figure out where he was going with this.
“How’ve you been?” He asked.
“Fine, I guess.”