Chapter Three

"Coming!" I yelled, suppressing a yawn as I walked towards the door. It was Monday morning and my shift doesn't start until 11. I thought of sleeping in but my plan was completed ruined by the person knocking on the door right now.

"I'm gonna kill Beth when she wakes up." I mumbled under my breath and opened the door to find Zach, standing in front of me with a bright smile on his face, looking crazy hot as usual.

Shit, I looked like a mess!

"Zach...Wh-- What are you doing here?" I started to blush, pushing my hair away from my face and tried to pull down my long oversized t-shirt. He paid me no mind and walked inside with a package in his hand.

"You were supposed to text me last night." He stated cooly, walking inside the kitchen.

"Shit, I completely spaced out. I'm so sorry." I pouted, still wondering what he doing down here.

"Umm...do you want me to wake up Beth? She is still asleep." I was about to walk towards her room.

"No, it's okay. I came to check on you and I also got you some breakfast. How are you feeling?" he asked, turning around to see me and a look of suprise flashed across my face.

That was sweet?!

"Wow, thank you so much. I mean..yeah, I feel much better now." I gave him a warm smile, folding my arms in front of me chest.

"You do look good." He added, running his eyes all over my body and I quickly looked down at my toes, tucking a piece of hair behind my ears shyly.

Stop blushing, Idiot!

"You didn't have to go through so much trouble though," I gestured towards the breakfast he had bought.

"Come on, you are like family. I would have done the same for my sister as well." He replied and urged me to sit down and eat.

Did he see me as another sister?!

"Umm...sure. Did you eat?" I asked as I pulled up a chair against the counter, trying not to think much about his little comment. I filled my plate with some pancakes and bacon while he poured me some coffee.

"I ate some before I came here and I kinda have to rush now." He looked at his watch and grabbed his keys from the counter.

"Come on, have a cup of coffee atleast."

"Another time, Woods! Tell my sister I said hi and you're coming back for work today right?" he asked on his way out and I nodded in response with my mouth full of pancakes.

"Great. See you then." He left before waving me goodbye and I let out a huge sigh. I knew Beth and Zach consider me as their family but it felt weird to think of Zach looking at me as his little sister. I didn't want to be his sister for Christ sake.

Not when I have inappropriate thoughts about him sometimes.

I shook my head and tried to enjoy my breakfast which tasted absolutely delicious.

"I wish I had come to the pub last night. Mason keeps going on and on about how exciting it was," Beth complained beside me while I was preparing a drink for one of our customers. Mason was one of our regular supplier of beer and other imported liquor. I know he has a thing for Beth but she doesn't believe it even though I have told her a million times.

"Well, he is trying to get to you. Don't mind him unless you are interested of course," I added, giving her a sly smirk.

"Ugh, no way! He just loves to annoy me."

"He also loves to do other things to you." I winked in a suggestive manner while she pretended to gag.

"Did you know Jayden lost some kind of kissing bet to a mystery girl last night? Everyone are talking about it today."

"What?!" I almost choked on my own saliva, my face turning a deep shade of red.

"Yeah, he kissed the girl and she gave him a boner is less than thirty seconds itseems. Fucking Manwhore!" She muttered grumpily while I tried to act cool in front of her.

"Well, he must have looked stupid for losing the bet anyway." I shrugged cooly as if I had no idea what she was talking about but I was freaking out inside.

"Didn't you see it?"

"No, I th-think I was on my way back home during that time." I stuttered, not meeting her gaze and she nodded in response.

"Yeah, of course. God! I just want to punch his ridiculously perfect face the next time I see him."

"Hi ladies, I hope you are not talking about me." We both went still at the sound of that deep rich masculine voice. I looked in front of us to find Jayden Brooks seated behind the bar counter in his smart casuals, looking sexy as hell.

Fuck! He could wear a trash bag and still look smoking hot in it.

I started to panic and tried to keep myself busy by arranging the glasses and drinks so that he wouldn't notice me.

Get it together, Hazel! He doesn't know you.

"Speak of the devil," Beth mumbled under her breath and nudged me to join her.

"What the fuck are you doing here?" Beth yelled at him angrily while I pulled her back before she could create a scene.

"Wh-What can I get you, sir?" I asked him with an awkward smile.

"You should learn how to talk to your customers from your friend here, Beth." He tsked in response and grabbed the bar menu to order his drink.

"He is all yours, Hazel. I can't deal with his arrogance." She removed her apron and walked out of the counter, leaving me all alone with him. Unfortunately, I couldn't do the same since I don't own the place.

Ugh! I was so mad at Beth for leaving me alone with him but she has no idea about last night so I couldn't blame her.

The bar was almost empty as it was a Monday afternoon. I kept scanning the room and looking around patiently, waiting for his order as he was still staring at the menu. I took this time to observe him from the corner of my eye and the memories of last night came flashing to my mind, sending a shiver down my spine.

I could still remember the way his tongue explored my mouth and the way his teeth grazed against my lower lip, teasing me and how our bodies were pressed together...

"Excuse me?"

Crap!

I came out of my trance state and looked at him. My breath hitched as our eyes locked with each other but I tried to remain calm so that I wouldn't make a fool out of myself.

"Yes, sir. What can I get you?"

"Everything on the menu sounds boring. I want something new and a bit strong for my liking?" he asked, searching my face and I went totally blank.

"Umm...uhh..how about my signature blue cocktail?" I asked without thinking as it was the first thing that popped into my mind.

"Is it strong?"

"Too strong that they took it off the menu. I think you will like it.

"Well, if you insist." he breathed out, resting his elbow on the counter and leaned a bit forward, giving me a whiff of his expensive cologne and I almost forgot how to breath.

I shook my head and started to work on his drink while he was busy doing something on his phone.

"I haven't seen you around. Are you new here?" he asked after a few seconds and I shook my head.

"I've been working here for three years."

He just hummed in response and kept staring at me as if he was trying to figure me out. I continued to make his drink but his gaze was distracting as hell.

"Then, I'm sure you must have heard about the bet. Did you by any chance know the girl who kissed me last night?" he asked, making me halt my actions.

Fuck! Why was he asking about that?

"Uhh...I'm so sorry. I have no idea as I left early last night." I rushed out without meeting his gaze and I placed the drink in front of him.

"Also, please don't tell anyone I gave you this drink. It's off the menu and I'm actually not allowed to serve it." I explained just in case and he raised his eyebrow in a curious manner.

"Don't worry. Your secret is safe with me," he smirked, taking the drink from the counter while I turned around to hide my blush.

I started clearing the space and arranging the new set of inventory items on the shelf so that I didn't have to engage in a conversation with him. He screamed trouble from every angle and I decided to stay far away from him. 

"It's Hazel, right?" I turned around when he mentioned my name and gave him a questioning look.

"Yeah?"

"This drink. Did you serve anyone last night?" he asked eagerly and I shook my head.

"Like I said, it's off the menu and I only prepare it for myself occassionally." I replied, adjusting my ponytail and meet his gaze. I noticed his lips curving into an sexy smirk and he leaned back, running his eyes all over my body.

"Intresting!"