My face is flushed. My ears are hot. I can not stand in the spot but I swallow all semblances of dignity and nod my head. The customer is extremely unhappy with the food he ordered and is not mincing any words letting me know what he thinks of the filet mignon he just ate. I agree that everyone should be happy to eat the food for which they paid the moon for. I decide to give him a free meal next time he comes and he seems to appreciate it.
I go out for a smoke. I loosen my tie and lean back on the wall. I get a call from my wife. I smile as I pick it up;I remember the kiss that she gave me in the morning. She sounds brusque. And tells me she is moving out. She is sorry that this will come as a shock. She will have her attorney contact me with papers. "Her" attorney was "our" attorney. "Her" attorney is also the man she cheated on me with. I stub the cigarette, straighten my tie.
There is a new couple seated in a corner booth. They seem to be wallowing in money. The man has a full head of silver hair. The lady has diamonds twinkling in her ears. Both of their faces showed evidence of their apparent long life. I approach them. They are extremely polite and speak with a smile in their voices. I like them. I charm them. I make small jokes, compliment the lady on her baubles. They consult me when ordering their meal and I also suggest a nicely aged wine to accompany. They finish their meal. I check if they want to order dessert and understand it's their 45th anniversary. I congratulate them and am genuinely happy to see them celebrate it. I bring them their bill and wish them a good night. I get a hefty tip.
All I take back to an empty dark house is a bottle of Jack Daniels.
I go out for a smoke. I loosen my tie and lean back on the wall. I get a call from my wife. I smile as I pick it up;I remember the kiss that she gave me in the morning. She sounds brusque. And tells me she is moving out. She is sorry that this will come as a shock. She will have her attorney contact me with papers. "Her" attorney was "our" attorney. "Her" attorney is also the man she cheated on me with. I stub the cigarette, straighten my tie.
There is a new couple seated in a corner booth. They seem to be wallowing in money. The man has a full head of silver hair. The lady has diamonds twinkling in her ears. Both of their faces showed evidence of their apparent long life. I approach them. They are extremely polite and speak with a smile in their voices. I like them. I charm them. I make small jokes, compliment the lady on her baubles. They consult me when ordering their meal and I also suggest a nicely aged wine to accompany. They finish their meal. I check if they want to order dessert and understand it's their 45th anniversary. I congratulate them and am genuinely happy to see them celebrate it. I bring them their bill and wish them a good night. I get a hefty tip.
All I take back to an empty dark house is a bottle of Jack Daniels.
