Chapter 1: we meet but is it our first?

" Table 16 asked for this" a waiter said handing a tray of drinks over to Trisha who collected it and walked over to a table with 4 guys around it.

"Your order" she said with a weak smile and carefully dropped the drinks on the table one by one. One of the guys then brought out a five dollar bill handing it to her

" Here a tip" the guy said with a smile. Trisha stared at the dollar bill blankly before politely refusing the money, she smiled weakly then left. The guy returned his bill back into his wallet.

"So tell me Killian now that you are single so you have any plans on dating?" The guy said with a sheepish smile to another guy who was not the least interested in what he was saying, he simply kept his eyes glued to his phone

"I don't see how that Is your business" he replied blankly to the other guys dissapointment

"You are always so cold dude, well fine if you aren't answering that I was planning we all go out this weekend are you in?"

"Nope" Killian responded coldly

"Oh come on dude..." On of the guys said

"It's nope hope, you know how Killian is, he's obviously not gonna budge " another guy said patting his friend's back in consolation

"Fine then..." The other guy said with sigh."I guess its just the three of us then"

"Actually I have plans this weekend so I'm not gonna make it" one of the guys said with an awkward smile

" What....."

BANG !!!

A loud crash echoed through the bar, everyone interested turned their curiosity to the direction of the crash, on the floor sat a drenched waitress with a tray on her head and broken cups beside her, and a tall lady standing in front of her looking livid, the scared waitress was none other than Trisha who had just been rudely pushed by the tall lady ruining both Trisha's and her dress. The lady with an angry voice shouted

"OMG 😱! You've ruined my dress" she roared at poor Trisha who was on the verge of tears. Trisha immediately knelt down in an apologetic way

"Please forgive me ma'am, I'm very sorry for this" she wakly said trying to sound as audible as she could but the woman had already reached her limit of anger.

"Sorry?! Sorry won't fix this mess will it?" The lady furiously shouted with a disdainful look on her face

Trisha bowed apologetically keeping her head low "it can't" she whispered

The lady scoffed, the pulled Trisha up by her hair giving her a rather tight slap right across the cheek

" You bitch you have the audacity to ruin my day and you are acting cocky, you've got some nerve infact I want to see youre manager you don't deserve this job useless people should stay that way!"

😡 The woman was livid, shouting and yelling continuously. This has caused a huge crowd to gather around them, some videoed,others laughed some whispered and those that didn't care continued drinking, noone was on Trisha side. Feeling pain Trisha began silently crying

"Please ma'am I'm sorry don't do this please" Trisha begged but this only seemed to anger the lady even more she hated the guys of this filthy girl infact she went ahead to give Trisha another slap

" SHUT UP!" She roared once more, finally releasing Trisha's hair making her fall to the ground with a thud."where is the manager?! I want to see the fucking manager right now"

"I'm the manager " a deep womanly voice came from the crowd "what is the matter" a chubby lady with thick cateyed glasses said as she squeezed through the crowd.

" Finally, you see, this brat ruined my dress and even had the audacity to talk back at me"

The manager looked at Trisha who was now on her feet with her head lowered as she was trying her best to hide her tears

"I see " the manager said " I apologize on her behalf , you see she can be a little bit clumsy at times. So to show our sincere apology ww will offer you a refund" the manager said trying to assess the situation but the lady looked rather displeased

"No that won't do I don't need the refund I just want this girl fired immediately" she said

" I'm sorry ma'am but I can't dispose of my employee because of this accident it is simply unruly" the manager said with a calm voice this in turn got the lady very angry

"She destroyed a dress worth 10grand and you think it's a small accident ha unacceptable"

"Miss if this is what you came here to do I suggest you leave and not cause an even bigger scene"

"I was leaving anyways. And know this I'm never coming to this bar ever again." The lady said as she left the bar. Just as she did everything in the bar went back to normal and everyone continued their business.

"Trisha come with me" the manager said calmly to Trisha.

Trisha followed the lady to her little office" this is becoming more frequent now dear I'm afraid this is the last straw. If I keep losing customers because of this, I will have to close the bar."

" I'm sorry ma'am, I'll pay more attention next time"

"Unfortunately there will be no next time."

" Wh...what do you mean ma'am"

"I mean I'm letting you go, you need to take care of yourself you are too young to be going through this try going for therapy. I can see you are going through a lot with your mom but I can't keep over looking your mistakes. I'm sorry " the lady said to Trisha who looked even worse than before

"Please ma'am I really need this job please!" Trisha begged

" I'm so sorry dear but I can't keep you here again. Here take this" she said handing her an envelope"your months salary. I hope you get better soon "

Trish now understood the extent of all of this she sadly took the envelope thank the manager and left her office. Trisha stood outside the office, she had a depressed expression

"I'm useless " she whispered to herself as she walked towards her locker

"Hey girl what's up?" A blonde waitress said to Trisha in a happy tone but got no response"oh I see you got fired .... I'm sorry" the waitress then held Trisha's hand gently "it's okay I'm sure you find another jobs soon don't be sad okay now let's get you cleaned up so you can leave"

After an hour or so Trisha made a way out the bars back exit and worked into the driveway she walked down sadly with a plain emotionless face staring at the ground.

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"Okay see you at work on Monday"

One of the guys Killian was with said before entering a car and driving off. Killian walked towards a black SUV with his left hand in his jean pocket and his right hand holding a pair of keys. "oops" Killian heard a tiny voice just infront of his car, he peeked forward to see Trisha picking up some things from the floor she looked up her eyes met his, she immediately stood up.

"I- I- I- I'm sorry sorry it was a mistake" she said weakly

" You really are very clumsy "Killian said calmly

"I'm sorry I wasn't looking where I was going"

" It's fine do you need something" he had noticed Trisha looking down occasionally

"Actually and envelope on it it's under your car could you please help me get it "she shly said noting kilians suspicions

"I'll just move my car then you could get it, is that fine?"

" yes it is thank you "

killian got into his car, started the engine and gently reversed showing a brown envelope. She immediately picked it up and placed it in her bag "thank you" she said and began walking away

" sorry I'd like to ask you a question" Killian said after whining his car window down

"sure" she said facing Killian

"how old are you?"

" oh I'm sorry, I'm 17 is there a problem?" she asked timidly

"No not at all I was just wondering" Killian said with a smirk which made Trisha shy and confused. Killian continued his cars ignition and drove off.

------------LATER WITH TRISHA-------

Standing at the entrance of her apartment with fear in her eyes, Trisha slowly change the knob and the door opens she quietly walks in not daring to make a sound

" Where Have You Been All Night Trisha!"her father asked holding a glass filled with whiskey and an almost empty bottle of whiskey

" D- d- dad your home?" she said trembling

"D- d-dad is that- is that my name?" he shouted getting up.

It was dark in the house because Trisha couldn't afford to pay their electricity bills so she could barely see her father

" I'm sorry Dad I- I "

BAM!! A blow to the face was all she remembered before she suddenly BLACKED OUT.

When she opened her eyes again it was already morning, she was still on the floor in the living room the exact place where she stood except she could now see thanks to the lights from the Sun. Her face hurt as she staggered up, gently getting on her feet. She touched her face which was now swollen thanks to the hit, her USELESS FATHER even had the audacity to take her bag, rummage through, and take all her money leaving her completely broke.

"Ugh! my head "Trisha just slowly walked into her room, dropped her bag, and walked into her bathroom she looked at her bruised face in the mirror, her cheek was swollen,and it needed serious treatment before it got worse. Which meant

"I can't work today" she was devastated, if she stayed at home it would be bad

" no I must work I'll just put on a mask and eye shades" Trisha said to herself but the pain was way to unbearable so she couldn't work properly. But she managed until one of her shifts were over, she went back home, changed for her other shift and returned to work. Soon she got an order from someone who lived in the biggest estate in GCITY. She rode her bicycle with the customers orders carrying it all the way into the quiet estate, she made her way towards the gates then stop the in front of ahuge blue ,white and green coloured house, it looked more like a mansion than a house she rang the door bell, but instead the gate beeped and slowly opened automatically, she gently and carefully carried the bags in which the order was placed and walked in, she admired the design. There was water fountain, a garden and an entire fleet of different cars. She thought this person was obviously filthy rich. She focused and walked towards the main entrance, she stepped in front of the door and rang the doorbell again but instead door beeped again and automatically opened she peeped inside a little scared

"hello " Trisha mutterd trying to withstand the pain from her cheeks swelling. She stood at the edge of the door still surveying her surroundings

"what are you doing?" she heard a voice say behind her, she turned to see the guy she met in the driveway, her guess was that he probably was the owner of the order ,she took the bag forward and handed it over

"your .... delivery" she said weakly

"why are you sounding like that?" he asked as he took the bag and went in, she ignored the question "will ..uh ...will need your signature" she said in a muffled tone

"You are hurt, take off the mask"

"I hope you....."

Killian pulled down her mask revealing the bruise on her face

"who did this to you tell me "

"it's.. it's ..it's nothing I just feel on my face last night" Trisha winced in Pain

"Let me help you treat it before it gets worse "

"No, ouch!"

Killian ignores her attempts, sits her down on his couch

"Wait here and don't leave.." he said before leaving,a while later he comes back with a first aid kit, he brings out an ointment and places it on the couch

"Here rub it on the bruise on your face"

" no thank you "

"this isn't a question it's an order"

"but... but I don't want to "

"It will get worse if not treated"

"..... okay,but could you apply it for me?"

"Really?"

"Please It will hurt if I do it myself "

"Ugh ....fine "

"Please be gentle "

"I'll try, I'm not the patient type "

Killian goes on one knee and places some ontmeiment on his finger and gently massged her bruised cheek

"Ouch!"Trisha winced as he gently applied it

"I'll be more gentle"Killian apologetically said.

After he was done, he wiped the ointment off his hands with a wipe

" you should have some painkillers to relieve the pain you are feeling"

" thank you but I don't know you, so why did you help me?"

" is it the problem if I'm being nice

"no.... it's... it's not that... it's just"

Killian scoffs gently and leans in closer giving just a few inch distance away from their faces Trisha feels awkward so she backs away.

"I need to get back to work"

" with a face like that ?no way you need to take a break"

" no and and you're just a stranger so.. so why should I listen to you" Trisha yelled but winced in pain

" you're right, where are my manners I'm Killian ,and you are ?"

"why should I tell you my name?"

" because I just told you mine and we need to not be strangers so I could help you "

Trisha looked at him and sighed giving in

" my name is Trisha"

" nice to meet you Trisha now sit there I'll make a call and take you to a clinic"

" what?ohouch!"

"Shhhh... you need to get that treated the first aid won't do" Killian helps her sit picks up his phone dials a number and leaves

"why is he being so nice to me I don't even know him at all ouch it's hurts" Trisha thought to herself.

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Later Trisha is in an hospital room with a female doctor examining her bruised cheek

"it's just a minor swelling there's only a minimum tissue damage which will take exactly two weeks to patch up so she'll need 2 weeks of rest so it will heal faster and properly " the doctor explained to Killian and Trisha

"is there any medicine for the pain or the swelling ?" Killian asked the doctor

" yes the clinic will hand you some prescribed drugs which should be taken accordingly then she would be relieved and after 2 weeks she can return to school "

"thank you doctor um but I can't stay at home is there a way I could still continue my routine?" Trisha asked

"no if stress or pressure is added to the injured parts bacterial infests will easily penetrate which can lead to a serious infection "

"sorry what?" Trisha shocked

" in summary you can't, until it's fully gone miss "

"yes okay she understands she won't work" Killian said closing Trisha's mouth with his Palm

"mmm" Trisha muffled

" okay sir ,miss please kindly take this prescription to the pharmacy to get the medicine you may leave" she has Killian a piece of paper and then both Killian and Trisha leave the office

"How can I earn money now?" Trisha said worriedly

"I can lend you some money "Killian suggested "what ?" Trisha said surprise

"I could borrow you some cash but in return you have to do something for Killian said with a sheepish smile

"Why would you do that?" Trisha asked facing the ground. Killian found I looked at her, he patted her hair gently.

" it's because you are cute when you are pitiful so I want to see that's pitiful face at least have a smile" "what?"

Killians phone suddenly starts ringing he looks at it and it's very expression changes he hangs up.

" come on now let's get the meds and I'll drive you okay "

" okay"

(⁠^⁠^⁠)🥺🥺🥺__at Trisha's apartment

"Is this it?" Killian asked parking his car in front of a shabby building

"yes my home " she said weakly looking at the shabby building

" it's big and oh yeah it's big" Killian teased, Trisha got out of his car

"thanks again I'm so grateful for your help and the meds too "she said and smiled weakly

"So should I just wait here or ..." Killian said with a sly look

"what are you talking about" Trisha asked confused "you've been to my house so it's my turn to see yours "

she got a little embarrassed how can he want to do that,he got out of his car and walked towards her "come on, then let's go in together "

"oh I I don't think that's a good idea"

" there's no room for no's you owe me a favour don't you ?so this is how you repay me trish "

"Trisha?"

" yes that's my nickname for you it's cute too now come on let's go"

" find I'll lead the way"

Trisha leads the way towards our house in worldly praying that her father shouldn't be home so she wouldn't be in so much trouble she got to her front door and froze

"well open it" Killian nudged at her

Trisha shakily opens the door but a bottle flying towards her luckily Killian pulled her out of harm's way and held her behind him as she was still shaken

"what the fuck" Killian said as he held her ,standing in front of her useless father who was of course drunk again

"who are you or is this what that useless girl does so she's a call girl I'll beat you to a pop and then you can finally meet your witch of your mother in hell" her father yelled

"excuse me but who are you?" Killian asked the drunken man

"me! I'm her father of course !" he stated drunkenly "is that true Trish?" killian ask Trisha who nodded he looked back at Trisha's father again

" who.. who are you?"

" that's an unnecessary question, you could have killed her with that thrown bottle" Killian stated calmly

"and how does that concern you she's my daughter I can't do whatever I want to her, whenever I want" he yelled angryly

"Trish please go wait in my car downstairs I need to talk to your dad" Killian faced Trisha to tell her what to do but she was too scared to move

"you better come in here! this stranger is not going to save you ! Trisha!" he yelled as he watched Trisha run away in fear

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Trisha ran down the stairs until she could no longer hear father's voice, she was standing in front of Killians car waiting in anticipation she hoped Killian was okay full. She waited for about half an hour before she saw Killian coming downstairs she rushed to him

"are you okay?" she asked once she reached him "yeah your dad is so violent you'll stay with me for now until you are okay "

" why "

"well he is not in his rights mind rights now so he won't understand a word you tell him" Killian explained with a plain smile