Chapter 2

Diya's Pov

The evening started, as everyone gave Roberts a warm welcome. He skipped introduction speech, stating that he will have a word with each of us alone, to have a better understanding of the workers. Ms. Kim liked the idea, and left us with him with her warm smile.

As it was a wednesday, the place was not that busy, leaving enough time for Roberts to speak with the staffs one by one, alone.

"What's his deal?. Why can't he give a motivational speech and continue sitting in the manager cabin and rot to hell like the ones before him?, Sarah hissed.

"Don't be rude Sarah, it's his first day. Let him get a hold", said Trevon, the lead bartender and my well-wisher. He teached me how to mix cocktails. He is such a warm person, with positive attitude towards life. I have never seen him sad. He would be the first person I will go to for advice on life.

It's funny that I don't have any close friends at my university, but found the best of friends at this bar. Life is strange sometimes, I say to myself.

As we were speaking, Dillon came towards us. He is one of the bartenders. Sarah always teases me with him, saying we would make great couple. Everyone knows Dillon has a crush on me. He's a sweet guy. But I am unable to think of him like that. To me, he will always be a friend. I want nothing more from him or anyone for now.

It was Sarah's turn to speak with Roberts. "Let's hear the devil's terms", she smirked at us and went into the manager's cabin. "So, Diya, what are you doing this Monday?, asked Dillon, with a smile. "Nothing much Dillon, isn't it too early to make a plan for next week?", I asked. "If you have nothing to do, may be we could go to this new marvel movie that released last week", he asked. I wanted to go to the movie, since I'm a big marvel fan, but I did not want it to be with Dillon. I could never fall for him, and I don't want him to get any hopes.

"No, Dillon, I already promised one of my university friends, to go the movie with them sometime in next week", I lied. Dillon's face changed in a second. I could see the disappointment in his eyes. "We could go to some other movie, soon. Have a raincheck on it", I said to make him feel better. He smiled at me. I think he knows that I have no interest on him.

Trevon started speaking something about a new cocktail he is inventing, to ease up the awkwardness. But I didn't care to listen. All I could think of was the beautiful hazel brown eyes of Roberts. Those were a piece of art. I could go on and on about his eyes for hours. What was I thinking?. He is just a random guy, who is going to be my boss. 'Dont let the hazel brown eyes fool you Diya', I said to myself.