I started to laugh so hard that I almost fell over the two steps I was standing on.
“How is it possible that you are the only one I know that has this much foot in the mouth disease?” I asked still laughing as I picked up a coffee kettle and began to make my way to my section, pouring coffee to our patrons.
I did my best to not notice Lukas’ table but it was hard not to, the man radiated alpha male pheromones. A regular customer that sat at the table next to him waved me down for some coffee.
“Bonjour Jean-Luc.” I said as I poured his coffee, he owned a local gallery for Quebec artists.
“Bonjour Alexia. How are you today?” He asked with his French accent.
“I fine, thanks.” I offered.
“I see you are laughing with Roxi and Kaci, care to tell me about it over dinner sometime?” It wasn’t unnatural for us to be asked out it happened more often than not.
Before I could answer I heard plates clag, I looked up and saw Lukas’ fist clenched tight on the table. Kaci ran over to make sure nothing had happened.
“Merci for the offer Jean-Luc but I’ll have to pass. A girl like me can’t be tied down to one man.” I said laughing with him. A part of me hoping Lukas overheard me but why would I care if he overheard me? I took the coffee kettle and began walking back to the work counter.
“Coffee!” Lukas’ strong voice bellowed for me, I stopped in mid stride and turned my head, our eyes met. His icy blues ordering me to obey, I snickered at his attempt and passed the kettle off the Kaci who was still there.
For the rest of my shift I spent laughing it up with Roxi and the guys in the kitchen. Kaci was filling me in on what was going with her tiny business launch I was totally proud of her, she loved baking and she as good at it. She finally mustered up the courage and was opening up a small cupcake place. She felt like she needed to do something especially since she was a single mom. She wanted to create a better life for her daughter now that her ex was out of the picture.
“Come on and work with me already.” She begged. I loved baking and at times would help her with her orders but I didn’t want to mesh business and friendship. I loved her to much to lose her over stupid shit.
My shift was coming to an end and he and his lady friend were both still here. I didn’t bother to acknowledge them, but man was I pissed not only did I over think sexy suit but I lost a prime table the whole day meaning I made less money in my pocket.
“Well babe I got to go.” I heard her say.
“I’ll see you later Mollie.” He said in a low voice as he looked over his Blackberry phone. My anger was seething and why was I getting so angry about this?
I went to the back and changed clothes, wearing my tattered jeans and Converse with a fitted Marvel comic classic tee. I placed my big Jackie O Marc Jacob sunglasses on and strutted out.
“Bye bitches!” I waved at the staff “I’ll see you later at my place Kaci?” I asked giving her a pointed look through the top of my big rimmed glasses.
“And what about me girl?” Roxi tried to play hurt but it didn’t work.
“As long as you bring the wine I’m good.” I said smiling, I was trying too hard to make it seem like his presence didn’t affect me.
She smiled “Nicccce!”
I waved goodbye as I walked out, walking by the big bay windows not bothering to look back in. I started searching though my huge tote bag, god damn I seriously should have stayed with my small purse, I finally located my keys and beeped my car. I loved my all black Mini Cooper S with its black matte rims. I had worked really hard, saving and scrimping to buy her.
I placed the key in the ignition and my iPod came to life, Massive Attack’s Black Milk started to play as I lowered my windows and opened up my sun roof. I let the music take over and I began to sing, I loved her voice it was haunting and erotic. The low beats made my speakers tremble. The music helped to push this morning’s events out of my mind, but for some reason I couldn’t do it. I was more pissed at myself than anything, letting stupid ideas fill my mind. I took a deep breath planning to let it go and not bothering anymore. I was about to drive off when right in front of me Lukas appeared with his dark grey suit jacket opened to show his vest and obviously huge chest that was constricted by his shirt. Why was god so cruel? I was planning on letting this go, that man obviously had someone and I really had stupidly misread all the signals on Tuesday, so what the fuck?
He stood in front of my little Mini, watching me. I backed up to try to move around him but he kept thwarting my efforts. Fuck this. I moved the gear into neutral and got out of the car slamming my door.