Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate

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I didn’t expect that Harry would come into the bar tonight, as hungover as I expect he is. But like clockwork, he appears mid afternoon at the time I generally start my shift and stumbles his way to his usual seat. I’m the only one working tonight since I traded shifts with Cora and my other bartender called off sick. I don’t mind. It’s a Monday so I doubt it’ll be TOO busy.

“You look terrible.” I greet him with a smile. I’m also lying. He might look a little tired, his hair is messier than usual and he’s a little less put together, but in no way does he look bad. If anything he looks more approachable. I am clearly not the only one who thinks so because a group of women out for after work drinks or a late lunch or something have been eying him since he came in and they giggle every time I glance their way. Harry groans and runs a hand. through his hair.

“I feel like I was hit with a truck. What did you put in that drink of yours? It was fun but I feel like shit. I’m not sure I should be accepting drinks from you anymore.” He grumbles.”

“Oh, well that’s a shame. I made up a hangover remedy for Ryann to give the Shifters this morning. When I delivered it you had already gone, but I have some left over. But if you’re not accepting drinks from me I might as well just tip it out. It won’t be any good by tomorrow.” I say casually. I’m telling plenty of lies tonight. I made this batch up especially for him. Shifters have a very different metabolism. The remedy for them is completely different. Harry flashes me a pained smile.

“I take it back. As always I will drink anything as long as it’s made by you.” He winks at me

and I roll my eyes.

“I don’t know. If you don’t want to risk it I would totally understand.” I tease.

“I’ll beg. Take pity on me. Pleeeease?” He bats his eyelashes at me and I snort out a laugh.

“Okay, okay. Just stop that. You look ridiculous.” I dash into the back and return with the bottle of hangover

tion. I pour it into a glass then stop when I realise that one of the

woment from earlier has apparently gotten up the nerve to approach Harry.

“Hi, I’m Erin. I noticed you don’t have a drink yet so I thought I would come over and buy

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you one.” She bats her eyelashes even more dramatically than he did and leans in close giving him and everyone else in the room a great view of her cleavage. Harry doesn’t seem to notice, I suppose he is used to women throwing themselves at him. He glances up and sees met approaching with his drink.

“Actually, I think my drink has just arrived. Thanks anyway.” He answers politely, angling himself away from her and towards me. I place the drink in front of him. It doesn’t look very good, a weird greenish colour, but it actually does taste better than it appears. Kind of like a mint smoothie. He takes a sip and I can see the tension leaving him as it alleviates his headache. Erin doesn’t give up so easily.

“Oh, the

a strange looking drink. Is it any

alright, it’s not alcoholic.” He answers, again staying perfectly

alone? Or are you waiting for someone? If you’re free, you can come sit with us.” She suggests,

I am actually here with someone.” He informs her. She glances around,

She

People often forget the bartender is standing next to them listening, at least until they want a drink.

with my friend.” Harry says pointedly. Erin blushes, looking a little

sorry…” She trails off. Her words are aimed at me.

you another drink? On the house.” I offer.

orders drinks for her whole table. I give her the whole lot free because I

is never

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apologises. I tilt my head

ask. He

get jealous and worried when other guys flirt with you. I don’t want you to feel that way.” He explains. I shrug like

it’s fine.” I answer bluntly.

sure you take women home all the time. I don’t have

that I’m interested in you. Why would I be taking other women home? When would I even find

“I

you go out with me?” He asks. Huh? Is he asking if he can take ME home?

sleeping with you.” I remind him. Harry rolls

sleep with me, I asked if you would go on a date with me. Nothing physical. I just want to spend time with you, when you’re not working, and not with all of our friends watching.” He explains. I shake

end well. I don’t want a relationship that won’t last. I’m used to being alone.” Another lie. I hate being alone. Harry sighs.

only one in it right now.” His words sound good, they sound like everything I could

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evening Harry tries again..

like to get lunch with me tomorrow?” He asks with a charming smile. I shake my