![]() ![]() Steam rose from my coffee cup as I finished off my last chicken strip, and I turned my attention out the window, watching two birds splashing around in a puddle. Knowing that, I only came in as a last resort.įifteen minutes later, my stomach was doing a happy dance. She always brought me a hot meal, whether I wanted it or not, and took it out of her own paycheck. She deserved a gold star for heroism, and I hoped her children appreciated her half as much as I did. I felt like a stray dog with its tail between its legs, coming in to beg for scraps.īetty spotted me from behind the counter and waved. ![]() Despite how much I loved Ruby’s, it was always a shameful walk to the back. I headed toward the back and chose my favorite booth, shoving my bag beneath the table and against the wall before dusting off the red vinyl seat. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |