Fortunately, SweetHeart's assault had few witnesses; Titus, Ritta and Black's men were present.
Sunny was asked to replace SweetHeart, Ritta telling him that the latter is sick.
Sunny was surprised because his friend never called in sick! But he did not argue and began to prepare the opening.
It is customary for Ritta and Titus to regularly bring the angels together before the service, a space where everyone can share their problems or areas for improvement. In short, a team meeting.
Mimi, addressing Ritta “There is a very insistent customer who asks me for my phone number every evening. I try to make him understand gently that he can still dream, but it doesn't work. what can I do?"
Ritta looks at Titus, as she is sure he will speak first. The giant scowled and growled "Next time you tell him to come and ask my permission to have it!"
Ritta laughed “Daddy spoke boys! If you have a problem with a sticky customer, Dad takes care of it!” Which made the angels laugh and even Titus smiled.
Gale, having quietly slipped into the room, smiled at the exchange. He likes the warm atmosphere created by the two deans with their young team. He looks at this gorgeous woman, her blazing eyes, long black hair, dark skin and grace, fearlessly teasing an impressive man despite his age and known to have been his boss' watchdog.
He steps forward calmly to make himself visible to all, Ritta takes a step back placing her boys between her and this man.
Gale, seeing Ritta's reaction stops and in a polite tone "Good evening, sorry to interrupt you. I just wanted to thank Miss Ritta for the little snacks you make for us every morning. My colleagues and I are very grateful to you.”
Ritta calms down a little. "You're welcome, I'm happy."
Gale smiles, bows, and walks back to the office.
Titus, who had prepared to intervene, relaxes. He knows how suspicious his old friend is of men she doesn't know. He doesn't judge her, we all have our demon
He briefly recalls what led them to meet by putting his hand on one of the scars on his stomach...
Five years ago, Black, having his habit in a brothel where Ritta worked, had come to see her to vent about his week. Titus waiting behind the door of the brothel chamber, watching the entrance.
But that night, henchmen of another mobster with whom Black had a turf war burst in, attempting to kill his leader. In the battle he took two bullets in the stomach, bleeding out, on the ground, he thought his life would end there. But Ritta appeared, only dressed in underwear and took his gun in his hands, firing a bullet between the two eyes of the assailant who was pointing his gun at him to finish him off. He remembers that she had stayed by his side until help arrived, pressing on the wound and telling him that it was not yet time for him to join the spirits.
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Following these events, Black retired them by giving them the reins of the Fallen Angel.
Sunny, who was trained by SweetHeart to be his backup, is not very comfortable. He does not have the dexterity of his colleague to prepare cocktails. Fortunately it is not a busy evening, but the pace remains difficult to maintain.
After placing an order on a tray for Lulu, he turns to the customer who has just leaned on the bar. He raises one of his eyebrows in surprise! “Good evening my lovely Sunny! It's rare to see you in this position. Is SweetHeart okay?” greets him David
His smile still frozen, although he tells himself that he really has no luck tonight, Sunny replies “Good evening sir. SweetHeart is unwell, he is resting. What would you like to drink?"
David all smiles “Oh I am a Sir tonight ?”” He watches the little second bartender frown at this tirade. The Don Juan thinks that this boy is really too cute!
He continues “My lovely Sunny, by now shouldn’t you know what I’m drinking?”
Sunny looking upset “I prefer to ask customers, even regular ones, because he might want to change. No worries sir, I'll prepare your usual drink for you.” and turns to hastily prepare the drink.
David, amused, does not regret having come this evening. Sunny is imprisoned behind the bar, he won't be able to escape.
By placing the glass in front of David without looking at him “Here Sir !”
Since they met at the bookstore, they have sent each other several emails: reading summary or book advice. In short, nothing personal, just two fans of sci-fi books discussing the subject. Which amazed Sunny! He thought David would try to flirt, but not at all.
Nevertheless, the secondary bartender is still very suspicious of this customer.
Sunny continues to work, receiving orders and preparing them, ignoring David who remains leaning on the bar with his glass.
In a moment of calm and seeing him still standing in front of the bar “Sir, wouldn't you be better off sitting at one of the tables? There are even free sofas tonight.” Offers him Sunny.
With a mischievous look, David “If I sit down I won't be able to admire you or talk to you anymore!”
Sunny slightly annoyed “Sir, I don't entertain customers, I serve them drinks and sometimes I replace the bartender. That's all!"
"Ah, I thought we were reading buddies!" David's offended look caused a smirk to hatch on the bartender's face.
Seeing his cute little angel getting upset, David laughed as he waved his hand in front of him "Sorry, I just wanted to tease you!" Sunny looks at him upset
“By the way, are you aware that Liu Cixin will be doing a book signing at the next book fair in town?” asks David
Sunny's eyes light up, forgetting his annoyance. Excited, he almost shouts “Really! I did not know! It's awesome!"
David did not miss a single one of the reactions and facial expressions of the little waiter “I plan to go, I got two places thanks to a friend. Do you want to come with me?"
Sunny, forgetting who he is talking to “Yes! THANKS!"
David with a big smile on his face “Great!”