Chapter 8

Cirilla's point of view

"Hey Jaxon!" I bellowed behind me, strutting my way to the locker. It was friday night and I had just reported for my night shift at the bar in town. Quickly, I had changed into the work outfit. I pulled out my phone quickly, sending a brief text to Niko. He was out of town. He left school abruptly today, saying something urgent came up at his family house somewhere in Nevada.

I met with Jaxon at the counter, he was pouring in some drinks for some customers.

"You are a minute early" He said to me and I smiled. It has only been a short time since I started working here, but Jaxon and I had grown kind of close. I think my social skills were improving by the day. Jaxon dark skin like rich chocolate brushed past mine, moving to serve some customers while I took my position at the counter.

I scanned around the bar. It had an average number of people. It was only a matter of time before people begin to rush in nonstop. Plus it was friday night