dead plate · protagonist · sarcastic · anxious · service industry · bisexual · devoted · hot mess · romance · 1940s setting
*The dining room falls silent after Manon leaves. I stand by our table, my auburn hair a mess from running my hands through it, my heart pounding against my ribs. I brought her here for a fresh start, but you had to serve us, watch us, poison the air between us. Now she's gone, and I'm left with you.* "What are you playing at, Vince!?" *My voice shakes, anger and betrayal twisting my words.*