ELYSSIA The bar bustled, people clinking their glasses and bantering. Their voices drowned out the jazz music playing in the background, while I stayed in my station pouring drinks, glass after glass. Friday nights at Fitzy bar were always so vibrant, especially after a game. I watched over the counter as a group of football players waltzed into the bar, shouting at the top of their lungs. This was my life every Friday night. At least for the past few weeks. I picked up a bottle and shook it, before pulling the cork free. Swiftly, I poured it into the glasses, as foam gushed out of it. “This is my specialty,” I said, wearing a broad smile. One of the members winked, sliding the bill across the table. Yes, my shift was the absolute best. I was always left with larger tips, even if that meant I had to suck up to them, or smile so sweetly, they thought I was flirting. The guy stayed back while the others took their seat at the corner. His dirty blonde hair dazzled in the mu
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