Shadows In Durango

Chapter 31

*****Sofia's POV*****

I was sure to read each drink order carefully, ensuring that I didn't miss a single one as I placed the glasses down on to the tray one by one.

I moved my hands to take a side each of the tray, breathing out to find it heavier than what I had hoped it would be - as I force myself to manage it's weight, knowing that I could get the first whole order delivered with the one trip. Don't spill it...

Don't drop it...

Focus...

Slowly...

I walked towards them, as the group grew silent on my approach - causing me to force out a tight smile feeling more awkward than necessary.

"Here let me help you there princess!" One of the unfamiliar guys stand up, who looked to be around thirty, relieving the weight of the tray by taking some of the whiskeys off of it - handing them around to his friends. "Thank you..." I breathe out softly, as Vincent all but watches the exchange, remaining seated and amused.

I avoided Daryl as best I could, who was seated directly to my right, as I place the remaining drinks down on the table, as each of them reach out to take whatever one belonged to them knowingly.

In an instant panic, I feel my dress start to slip downwards at my chest, which was caused by me having to bend forward to put down the drinks on the table.

I swallow hard and swiftly move my arm to cover up my chest - unaware of whether or not my nipples had actually slipped out but not wanting to take the chance.

Feeling my face flush red, I quickly thank the group and take the empty tray away with my free hand - heading back towards the bar in a quick scurry.

With my back to the men, I remove my arm, finding the very tips of my nipples to be poking up out of the dress - only visible to anyone who was really staring.

It could be worse I guess...

a tug, covering them up ever so slightly once again, before almost jumping out of

heels wide eyed to find that Vincent had followed me back to my station, as I

I counted twice

I... miss something?" I look back at him in disbelief, as he

would suit you better after that fucking stunt!" He fumes,

pissed... he saw... how

that! This thing just doesn't fit me right, but it's all they had for me to wear in the closet! I covered up as soon as I felt it slip, I didn't mean to embarrass you." I find myself apologising for the mishap, as he just stares back at

falls forward, as he seems to take a moment to compose himself

up here to order shots, so pour me some

thank the lord for my seamless pouring skills - having the shots whipped

Vincent takes the tray and heads back to the group who seemingly all cheer and holler in a boisterous manner at his

VIPs coming back,

had calmed down, their chats seemed to grow more serious, as they all leaned in a little closer and listened to one another speak

practice making a cocktail from the book beneath the bar, choosing a fancy glass that I hadn't yet used

get engrossed in measuring the ingredients that I didn't even notice that someone had

I am stunned to find Daryl, as my fingers tremble

myself holding

no need for this Daryl, honestly, it's all ok!" I quickly tell him, not

as my jaw slackens and my eyes widen at the

seriously coming up here

saying, unable to comprehend where the conversation was

annoyed that we kissed? Why would he even care when

pushes, as my eyes divert towards Vincent who seemed to be engrossed in a

his car." I babble, suddenly feeling as though I was the one who had fucked up. Daryl's

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