Chapter 56 - Take A Break

A lump formed in my throat, that place was the same diner Cameron brought me.

In all the dinner places she could work in, why exactly that? I faked a big smile, "that sounds a good place to work in!"

And suddenly turned into a bad place to go in whenever I was with Cameron.

"Maybe I will like working there so much that I will end up working there for years." She shrugged taking some sips of her drink and darting her gaze to her friend.

We spend a few more hours chatting and getting to know better Evelyn's friends.

"We all have drunk so we can't drive home," Evelyn said.

"We can go to sleep at my diner where I will work. They said they have few rooms for homeless people, maybe they can find a few ones for us too."

My eyes widened, that didn't sound like a good idea at all. What if they recognized me and would ask me about Cameron in front of everyone?

"We can call a taxi, I don't think it would be a good idea to show up at work late at night after spending the night out." I intruded in the conversation.

"Maybe you're right."

After convincing Evelyn that mine was a better idea, we cheered her friends and hugged Evelyn goodbye before Joanna and I got in a taxi.

"Evelyn's friends are cool! I like them." She exclaimed as soon as we remained alone.

"I am glad," I said, seeing her happy couldn't make me feel better.

It was already quite late so as soon as we came back home we walked into our room and went to sleep.

The next day I woke up earlier than Joanna so I decided I was the one who could surprise her this time. I took a slice of a plumcake that I bought at the grocery shop since I wasn't as good as her in cooking and then made her a coffee.

I brought her breakfast in her room as soon as she woke up.

"Good morning," I said carrying the tray and walking closer to her bed

I left it on her bed after she finally sat down and took some sips of her coffee.

"I have to tell you something." I took advantage of her good mood to tell her about my appointment for a job as a chef in a restaurant.

"that I am the best best friend you could ask for?" She raised her eyebrow as she gently ripped a piece of her pancake and ate it.

"also that," I said laughing.

I took a deep breath and sat at the edge of the bed. 

"I have done something that may upset you," I said, taking another deep breath.

I knew our friendship wasn't standing on the line and wasn't at risk at all, yet I was worried because I didn't want to hurt her in any way.

"A few days ago when I was at work, I checked some job announcements and found a restaurant looking for an inexperienced chef. So... I sent your curriculum."

She had still her mouth full but I heard her swallow down and widen her eyes, "what?" 

I offered her an apologizing smile, "I wanted to help you. I did it with the best intentions."

She covered her forehead with her hand and massaged it.

After a brief silence, she finally looked at me, "if they hadn't called they probably didn't take into account my application. Please next time talk to me first. I doubt I am good enough to be a chef, Lily. I only cooked for my father and I can only do simple dishes."

"I promise you I won't do anything behind your back from now on. You have my word." 

I watched her eat and when she was over with her food I brought the tray back to the kitchen and washed the dishes quickly.

I dressed up and did my make-up before saying Joanna goodbye to leave for work.

I had to visit the place we wanted to rest for the car's exposition event so I took a different road and when I arrived there, I saw Cameron was already there. He always was earlier than me! 

But it l felt good to see him and know I would finally spend some time alone with him.

"Hello." I walked to him when he turned around his gaze fell on me and he genuinely smiled.

"Hi," I returned the smile then checked the place. 

His gaze didn't depart from me but traveled through my dress and the long skirt which was floating at the blowing of the wind.

"You look gorgeous as always." He complimented me, his words played like my favorite song. 

I pulled my hair back, "you're too kind. Will I ever be earlier than you?"

He shook his head, "I doubt that."

I turned around and looked at the square we were going to rent for a day, few locals were by the side which was positive since it would attract more people.

"This looks like a perfect place," I commented.

He gestured at the street, "I should ask the mayor to close the streets or it may create issues and obstruct the passage. Moreover, the announcement of the street closure will spread fastly and we won't even need to promote the event."

He was good at his work, he worked smartly and took everything into account to achieve his goals quickly.

"I had never visited this side of the city, so I suppose the coffee shops don't know me." He said turning around and glancing at a coffee shop.

I frowned my forehead what did he mean?

"We can have a little break if you want."

Cameron took me under my arm and wrapped his other hand around my hips as we walked to the coffee shop.. He loved his job but sometimes whenever we ended up working together we found a way to remain alone and enjoy our time together.