The next morning, while trying to take orders, my mind was heavy because Cooper refused to tell me who Jasper is.
I made my way over to a table that had a group of teenagers that were being disruptive.
"May I take your orders?" I asked.
"Yes, how about showing us your tits?" One with long green hair said.
"How about you little shits get out of here or else I will send the videos of you harassing an old lady and picking pockets? I'm sure that they would love to throw you in juvenile detention for underage drinking, destruction of property, and so much more." I smiled.
Their laughs died down.
"I thought so."
"Apple pies would be fine." Another responded.
"No, get out of here."
I skated over to another table, that had what I guessed was social media influencers. They were all dressed as if they were going to Coachella, or had a meeting with P. Diddy.
"May I take your order?"
One girl pulled down her John Lenno
For two days, we didn't go to work. I was like an empty shell and with food in the house, I couldn't eat it."How do you even plan a funeral?" Jenna asked, coming to sit beside me.She had a few brochures from a couple of funeral homes on the table before her."We could always cremate her as she wanted, and one day sprinkle her ash in Greece. I mean, it's only three of us, so to not have any additional costs, I think this is best." I shrugged."That's it then," Jenna said, pushing the papers off the table."I still don't see why they waited this long to let us know mom died. 8 days? It took them 8 days to contact us." Jenna said after a long pause."That means she died after I left the hospital," I said."Can't you use this against them, neglect or something?" Jenna asked."They will say we didn't pay, so it makes no sense."Cooper came by at that, holding up a paper bag with fast food."Shrimp pasta, lasagne, and
I grabbed the now dented bike to pedal my way out of there but it was no use because the rim was broken and so was the handle."Hey you, wait!"I looked at him, dropped the bike and ran because I saw Dante coming like a raging bull.Now my ass was really in trouble. I have no way out of this situation I placed myself in.I walked back home, looking over my shoulder every chance I got to make sure no one was following me.Outside the door to my apartment, I took a calming breath and smoothed my hair, then slide the door open."Thank God she's alive," Cooper said, did a spin, then dropped down on the sofa."We heard gunshots. I thought you died," Jenna said, and I could tell she had been crying."I'm fine.""No, the hell you are not. Dante almost killed you." Cooper gave me a look."But he didn't.""Anyway, what did he want?" Jenna asked, cutting off any argument before it could build."He wants 1 mill
"Anyway, I don't care. Can I get a coffee? If you have coconut milk, that would be wonderful. Three cubes of sugar and two slices of house pizza."I scribbled Camron's order down with shaking hands."And for you?" I asked Jasper."Just an orange juice will do." He said, staring up at me.I moved back, still watching both men with caution, before going over to the window."Oh, diner girl. I forgot. Can I have a glass of water as well? No ice." Cameron called out."Can you make this order extra special, the coffee and pizza? Don't mess with the oj." I told the chef.I walked over to the ice machine, fill a glass with more ice than water."Here you go." I slammed the glass down before Cameron, causing some it the content to spill on him."You clumsy idiot. And I said no ice." He hissed."Oh, sorry." I plunged my hand in, and took out all the ice, placing them close to his phone."There, no more frozen water."
I still couldn't give Jasper an answer as we sat across from each other."Can I at least have your number?""I don't have a phone.""How come?""Not many of us can offer certain luxury in life.""That isn't a luxury, it's a necessity.""Well, that's something I don't have the pleasure of experiencing.""Let me help you then.""Why? What is it about me?""I asked myself the day you left as well. You just seem like someone I can get to know.""I'm sure that you are only feeling this way because of your break-up.""We broke up 3 months ago. She cheated on me with someone.""How do you know I won't do the same?""I never judge a person based on my past experiences. We all have to try.""Well, based on my past, I would rather stay away from people. I don't even have friends.""Is that a yes or a no?""Take it as you must, Jasper."I went back inside to continue my
"You guys can head on home. I'm locking up early," Jimmy told us.Which was good, because it had started raining and I doubt anyone else was coming."Bye."Jimmy nodded. When we got outside, he locked the door, and I noticed a slick black SUV in the parking lot.Cooper was busy texting on his phone, while Jenna seemed completely zoned out and oblivious to what might happen.The door of the car opened, causing me to grab Jenna."Ouch." She tried to pull away.When I saw who it was, I let her go."You don't give up, do you?""It depends on what I want." He said."What do you want, Jasper?""Please allow me to take you home.”“Mine or yours?”“Yours.”"I live with them, so it's the three of us or none of us."Jasper's eyes travelled between Jenna and Cooper."She's my sister, and he's my best friend." I notified him."Ok, I can extend the
Jasper turned around to look at me."Sorry, Jordan, but I won't bother you anymore.""Yes, no. Hmm, if I agree to be with you and this doesn't work out, will you leave me alone?""Yes, you have my word.""It's a deal then."I could see him trying to hide a smile."Is it too soon to ask you to spend the night? I would like to get to know you more.""Ok, just give me a few minutes."I hurried up the remaining stairs, almost tripping as I went."What did he want?" Jenna asked.I said nothing as I ran to my room, dug through my things, and took out the best clothing I had.I stuffed them in a little bag, then left my room."Oh." I heard Cooper saying."I'll see you guys tomorrow, maybe.""Do you think this is a good idea?" Jenna asked."Weren't you the one encouraging me to give this a shot?""Yes, but what if he only uses you?" Jenna asked."And I said basically the sa
I looked around the space of the Penthouse, thinking that it looked different from when I was here the last time.But then again, I was on a high from alcohol and sex."This place is truly amazing.""Thank you. I need to call my father to sort things out with what happened."As I sat on the white, comfortable sofa that was in Jasper's living room. I watched him as he paced the area, thinking about what to do."Ok, so as soon as he gets back from his trip, I will talk to him.""It's fine, really. I mean, I know she would have died. I was just holding on and now I'm doing the same with not setting a set day to have her cremated.""Ok, so first thing first. I am going to get you off that blacklist." Jasper said, ignoring what I just said."Wait. You can do that?""Cameron is no match for me, plus it can be easily done when I get in contact with the right person.""Ok.""What line of work are you looking for?"
"I don't want to share that," I told Jasper."Come on, I don't want any secret between us and this way I can protect you better."I scoffed, "or maybe you will leave after you hear what I have done.""I won't.""Yeah, you're right. You would just kick me out."Jasper closed the distance between us. He cupped my face and placed a kiss on my lips."I won't do that either."I pulled away from his touch and sighed."When I was in college, I was studying Law. My father, he got me in on a full scholarship. It was great until my third year. I was not failing, but I wasn't doing great. Of course, my father went crazy, saying that if I don't get my grades up, they would take my opportunity away.""I did all I could by staying up late and spending all my time studying. None of that helped. Coffee didn't help, working out didn't help. Nothing.""Until my new roommate moved in, she saw that I was struggling and offered me som