Rebecca's POV
Working at the hotel was not easy, but there were other people who worked there, and we got along really well. Especially Bridget, we got along the first day I started working. She had texted me in the morning saying she would not make it since she was sick. I had to cover for her.That is why I had so many customers today and the boss never hired many waiters since the place was not that big to accommodate many workers. I had to take orders, serve food and bill it. There was no time to rest until the shift was over. I did not even have time to check on Carlos today. We only had a chat in the morning and that was not enough for me. I wanted to talk to him every single time.“Hey, I did not order this food, you waitress. Why are you bringing me the wrong order?” One customer yelled at me after serving him his food.“Sorry Sir, Sorry” I apologized, but he continued harassing me.“I will make you get dismissed from this place, you are not concentrating on your work, you silly girl.” He shouted at me. I felt like my eyes were wet already, and I wanted to cry.“Sorry sir, it is just a mistake. I will correct it right away, sir.” I managed to say, but he continued yelling.“What kind of mistake is this. You are just lazy. Oh my gosh!, I have never seen such a lazy worker. You need to be fired right away. This is so embarrassing.” He continued.All the people at the restaurant stared at us. I could see the manager coming to our side, literally rushing. My heart raced. I counted myself jobless already.“What is happening here, why are you arguing with the customer?” The manager angrily asked me.I could see his face burning with anger while he looked at me.“Sorry sir, what is the problem here.” He asked the man.“I ordered food, but she brought me another order, you should fire her right away. She is so lazy, girls like these don’t deserve to work here.” He said angrily.“What are you still doing here, go and correct your mistake and take the correct order.” The manager shouted at me.But before I could go any step further, the man shouted. “Don’t even bother, you lazy girl. I am full already. I will just go to another restaurant where they have serious waiters. I will never step foot here again.” he then left.What kind of day is this, I wondered. I just stood there waiting for my punishment. I knew it would be severe from how the manager was looking at me.“Foolish girl, you made us lose our daily customer, and it’s because of your foolishness. Where were you thinking, huh.” He finally said.“I am sorry, it will never repeat itself” I pleaded.I knew he would not listen to what I had to say. So, I excused myself to take more orders. I promised myself to be keen not to make another mistake. I had already done enough damage.When my shift was about to be over, I collected plates left on the table and took them to the kitchen. The manager followed me, and he literally started shouting at me.“You are lucky today because the boss said not to terminate your employment. But I will deduct today’s salary from the money that was going to be paid by the man you disappointed today” He said as he gave me my today’s salary.I was being paid daily, but today I was unlucky. Half of my salary was deducted, and I was the one who did almost all the work here.People are mean and they continue oppressing the poor. I just took the money without complaining and I left the place. Thank God, they did not deduct all of it. How was I going to survive today without any money.I got out of the hotel and headed straight home? Usually, I would chat with Bridget, but she was not here today, so it’s better to be home. I don't know if Nica will come today, since it's Friday. I know she will be out, parting with her boyfriend. She thoroughly enjoyed having some fun. She always discussed boys, though I have never met her real boyfriend before. I guess she did not want to talk about him, leave alone meet him.I decided to cook myself something. I was used to eating free food at the hotel, but after all that happened today, I did not dare to do that. I looked inside my small fridge and there were only snacks, but I needed real food. I must rush out to buy things to cook.“Hey Rebecca” I hear my name immediately I'm out of the house.“Hey Mike, what are you doing here?” I asked him.“I have come here for a walk. Just that” he said, smiling.“Like seriously just for a walk, I doubt that.” I say to myself.“Ooh, really, that's really nice.” I told him.He then offered to walk me where I was going.“I will take you. Don't say no, please. It is late, so let me guard you. I will be your guardian angel” he winked at me.How could I even say no to him? I agree, and I lead the way.“I am looking for something to cook. I am hungry. I have not eaten since that time we were together." I say to Mike. He looks as if he is surprised.“A pretty girl like you being hungry for all that time?" He then says.I can't find words to say after he said that. So, we stayed quiet until I reached home.“Come in, we cook," I offered. I did not want him to feel bad afterward. I cared for him anyway.Mike's POVI know I am always studying, and I am on top of my class every time we have our exams. My classmates sometimes fear me saying that I am a genius considering our course which is one of the hardest. But I don’t think that way, that I am a 'genius' I am just a normal human. That is why I like helping them when they had not understood in any part, especially Rebecca. I think she is hardworking despite her hard life. She even had work while she was still studying. I escort her every time our classes are over. I like doing that.So tonight I decided to go to her house to check on her, but before I reached the house, I got goosebumps when I tried to knock on her door. What will she think of me? Yes, she is my friend, but I have never been to her house before. Our friendship is just academic. I help her when she finds it difficult, and I think that’s it.“What I am I even doing here?” I ask myself before I decide to leave. But before I reach far, I hear her door open and she comes out. I am delighted. I thought I would not see her tonight.“Hey Rebecca.” I find myself shouting her name, and immediately she looks at me.She looks tired. I guess her work was tough today.“Hey Mike, what are you doing here.” She asks.I get nervous after hearing her question. I can’t tell her that I badly wanted to see her, I can’t give her a bad impression about me. I lie that I was just taking a walk and I noticed her. “What kind of lie is that” I ask myself.I decided to take her wherever she was going, and she accepted my offer. I felt so good in her company. I felt free around her and I loved it. She told me she had not eaten and that she was looking for something to fill her stomach with.“A pretty girl like you being hungry for all that time?” I just find myself saying this.“Ooh, my mouth, how can you call her pretty.” I said to myself. She just looked at me without saying anything, and we remained silent until we got back to her house.I bet she was angry at me. I have ruined it all. Our friendship and all that. I wanted to excuse myself, but she offered me inside. I guess my thoughts were wrong after all, and how can I even say no to her.“Yes, Rebecca.” I said as she closed the door behind us.Rebecca's POVMike was something else. He was hilarious. I had always thought he was strict because of his academics, but I was wrong. In fact, he was the one who cooked us supper tonight. It was better to be with him than being alone, since Nica was not here today. “Rebecca, here is your food.” He told me as he served me my meal. Oh, what a gentleman. I thought for myself. We ate as we were laughing our hearts out. It was charming being with him. I did not know how time flew until it was already midnight. All this time Carlos had not even texted me goodnight. Was he alright, or something had happened to him? This was so unlike him. “Babe, are you alright.” I decided to text him first. I could not call because of Mike, even though nothing was going on between us. “I am ok, Just studying Hun. Sorry, I have not texted today.” He replies almost immediately. And my heart sighs a sign of relief and I smile when I read his text message. “Don’t worry babe, I understand. I will call you
Rebecca's POV“Ooh, my head is spinning.” I heard Nica in the morning. She had slept the entire night, and I knew she had a hangover. I decided to make her coffee, so it could help with her headache. “Here, drink this, Nica.” I say to her as I hand her the coffee. She gladly accepts it and drinks it whole. “Thank you, Rebecca. You are such a nice friend.” She says. Thank God today is on a Saturday and there are no classes. I was so tired today. I guess it is because I have not had enough night sleep. Likewise, I can't help but worry about Mike. I knew he was not ok the other night and I could not do anything to help him. We were just friends and there was no way I would have misbehaved myself with him. “Where were you yesterday, you came here really drunk Nica and you know it is not good.” I finally decided to ask her. She had never behaved the way she did the previous night. “I was out with my friends, don’t worry, I am ok, you see.” She says as she stands up to go to the washro
Rebecca's POVNica has decided to take me out. I don't know for what, but I know she has good plans for me and, moreover, it's boring in here so there will be no problem if I go out to pass some time. “Yes, Nica, you can take me wherever you want.” I told her. The truth is, I only have a few nice clothes to wear. I have never bought a single dress since I came to the university, while Nica has several of them. But I will wear my clothes just like that. I don't care if I will look like an odd one out in front of Nica.“Well, girlfriend, I have to rush to my place to take a shower and choose some impressive outfit to wear. I want us to look fantastic today.” She says, then she leaves. So, I am left to prepare myself. I go to my closet and start looking for something impressive and short, maybe to make me look somehow attractive like Nica. “Yes, this one.” I say to myself as I see my blue dress.I remember Carlos had bought it for me last year during our anniversary. He had prepared a sur
Rebecca’s POVThe club was parked to the brim. We could hardly find our way through the gate. I noticed that it was a must to pay at the gate to go inside. Nica paid for our tickets, and we were allowed inside into the VIP area. There were few people there because the tickets cost a lot of money. “It looks like people love this musician a lot, Nica.” I shouted because of the loud music which was playing. “Yeah, I love him too, that is why I am here.” Nica told me.“He hasn’t arrived yet. He will be coming later.” She adds. I look around and there are countless people. Some are kissing each other, some are laughing and others are dancing with their partners. I wish Carlos were here, so we could have a good time together. Ooh, how I miss him.“What will you drink Rebecca, I want to make an order” She tells me. I really don’t know what to say. I don't even know the names of the drinks. All I can remember is Del Monte juice. “Del Monte Nica, for mango.” I say.“Ok, I will not say anything
Rebecca's POVI wake up in a strange room and bed. The bed looked more comfortable than mine at my house. Where is this place, and why can't I remember getting here? My head feels like it has carried several kilograms of stones. I get up, and immediately I want to throw up. I didn't know where the washroom was, and I could not control myself anymore, so I took the bedsheets and I put my dirt there. It smelled so awful.“What is happening to me?” I asked myself as I took the sheets and hid them under the bed. I know I will be in real trouble if the owner of this place sees them. I started searching for my phone and I could not find it. I don't remember where I last placed it. “Ooh my God, what will I do now?” I say loudly. I got out of the room and I remembered this place. It’s the club we came to yesterday with Nica. I don't know where she is, and I don't have my phone with me. I could have texted her already. I saw the bar attendant cleaning the mess people made last night. All the p
Rebecca’s POV“Since the club incident, I have not set my eyes on Nica. I know she feels terrible for leaving me and maybe even afraid to face me. I intend to save some little money, so I could buy a new phone. Furthermore, I have not communicated with Carlos for a third day now, and he might be worried.I get ready for today’s class. The first person to see was Mike. These past few days we have become really close, and I liked how we were. He was busy studying. I think he did not notice me entering the class. “Hello Mike.” I greeted him as I proceeded to my seat. “Hello Rebecca, how are you doing today?”“I am well. Thank you for taking good care of me yesterday. I truly enjoyed your company.” I confessed. He was really great anyway. He cooked for me, coffee and my lunch. I was not in the position of doing that for myself. And because of his good care, today I woke up as if nothing had happened to me.All these days I haven't studied at all. It's like I had forgotten what brought me
Mike's POVI have to confess my true feelings for Rebecca today. We have been friends for too long now, and I know her well. She is a good girl and I can see she will light up my world. She will make me the happiest man, and I would really take good care of her. I can't continue pretending that what I feel for her is purely friendship. I can no longer keep my feelings to myself.Furthermore, I gathered all my strength and when I saw her leaving class, I decided to follow her. I was used to walking her to the school gate, and today she was odd. She just left without telling me. “Today it's like you are rushing, have you forgotten about me?” I ask her jokingly. I tell her that I will be coming over to her house later at night. I wait until it's already 8 pm, then I decide to go. I knocked and she invited me in. I saw her wearing her pajamas and she looked perfect and beautiful. She is a simple girl and I love the way she behaves herself. She is also hardworking, kind and beautiful. What
Rebecca’s POVMy poor Carlos must be worried about why I have been so quiet lately. I know he has called me multiple times now, and I have not replied to any of his calls or messages. I missed him greatly and all this time without us talking it felt like I hadn't seen him in ages. Things have not been easy for me either. Things with Mike have been terrible. He has been avoiding me since he last visited me to confess his true feelings. It has been almost a week now since I last talked to him. After all the things that happened between us, I understand him. I don't mean to hurt him even more. It’s better for things to remain this way between us.I thought maybe we would continue with our friendship. I had lost a good friend, and things between us might never be the same again. To tell the truth, I miss him. I miss talking to him, I miss him coming over to my house, all the chats we had and all the laughter. I miss it all. I have lost it forever.It is on Friday and the whole of this wee