Filed to story: Gavin Landry and Judy Werewolf Story
Irene turned to the manager, her face lacking emotions.
If you dont do something about this, Ill call my father, and he will.
You wont like whatll happen if I have to call my father, she told him in a cold and calculating tone.
He swallowed again ; his Adams apple moving slightly He turned to Shelly and his face was stone cold as he glared down at her.
P …please, Shelly nearly whaled.
Im so sorry.
I didnt mean to be disrespectful.
I can change … she pleaded.
Its too late, Shelly.
Youve been disrespectful enough and this time, it was towards the wrong people.
You must learn from your mistakes.
I cannot keep employing you any longer.
Finish with their transactions and make sure they get everything they need.
After you finish bagging their items, you can grab your things and leave.
What?! She gasped.
I believe he just fired you, Irene said innocently with a fake smile.
Dont make this harder than it has to be.
Shelly looked shocked but she knew better than to argue because it would only make things worse for her.
She looked at me and I could see the fury in her eyes ; it made me uneasy, and I was finally able to take a step away.
Irene turned to me and her face softened ; she looked like her old self again.
Are you okay? She asked.
I blinked a few times, confused by the sudden change.
I think so, I told her.
But can we go? She frowned.
Not until we shopped until our hearts contents, she said, grabbing my arm.
Lets keep them busy.
I didnt want to stay in this place, but I didnt argue.
An hour later, we were leaving with arms of bags.
Thankfully, Leroy was still out front, so we were able to drop off our shopping bags with him while we continued to shop.
By the time we finished, I was exhausted and starving.
Can you two maybe go somewhere else for an hour while we eat? I heard Irene asking her guards.
They both looked at one another.
We have orders to stay with you- One of them tried to say.
I know the orders, she said bitterly.
But we can manage dinner without an audience.
Please … I just need some space, and Id like to eat in peace.
Well, what are we supposed to do? The other one asked.
I dont care.
Stay here with Leroy, she suggested.
That way youll be in range if anything happens.
They looked uncertain, but they soon relented with a head nod.
Okay, but the first sign of danger and we are getting you out of there, he said, folding his arms across his chest.
Irene smiled sweetly and turned on her heel, motioning for me to follow.
We went into a gorgeous small restaurant, and we were greeted by the hostess immediately.
She knew Irene and greeted her by name, barely sparing me a glance.
Irene ordered us each a glass of white wine and glasses of lemon water while we looked over the menu.
I finally settled on a BLT sandwich with a side of coleslaw and Irene ordered a Greek salad.
Once we put our orders in, we remained silent for a long while, sipping on our glasses of wine and staring at our empty plates.
Irene looked uneasy and I knew there was something on her mind.
She wanted to talk to me during dinner and I guessed it was difficult for her to bring up.
I sighed and cleared my throat, bringing her attention to me.
You said you wanted to talk about something, I reminded her.
She nodded and bit her lower lip.
Its about Ethan, she said in a whisper.
She looked around to make sure no one was listening to our conversation.
My heart felt heavy in my chest ; I had a feeling it was going to be about Ethan.
But I was hoping it wouldnt be.
I sat back in my seat and watched her warily.
Go on, I said hesitantly.
I dont know how to ask this and Im sorry if Im coming off a bit weird … she began to say quickly.
But is there something going on between you two? I raised my brows.
What? I asked.
Are you sleeping with him? She blurted.
I gasped at her erupt question and nearly shot to my feet.