"Do You Know The Waitress?"

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I wanted to encourage myself and focus on the fact that my Dad needed me. But my feet wouldn't move the moment I re-entered the party and noticed Xavier with his grandmother on his arm and an intimidating-looking man who looked like Xavier would when old.

They were approached by Claire who was holding on to the arm of an older man, whom I guessed to be her father. Pleasantries were being exchanged as I looked at how close yet far the man I had fallen in love with was.

Why was the Goddess punishing me like this? What sin had I committed to deserve this fate?

"Serve the VIPs, Zoe. The manager is glaring at you." Sara passed me by swiftly and whispered in my ear, bringing me back to my awful reality.

I gathered as much courage as I could and walked straight to the VIPs, promising myself to look at no one, unless absolutely necessary.

As I reached their vicinity, I brought the tray to the center, where it was easily available for everyone to reach for the entrees.

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