Page 19 of Watch Her Bleed
Once I have the order put in, I go to get the wine. “He has expensive taste,” Maria says.
“Apparently.”
“Want me to open it?” she asks.
“I’m okay,” I say.
“You’re shaky,” she says.
“It’s not bad. I’ll eat when I’m off the floor,” I lie. She sighs when I turn away from her and go back out to their table.
“How’s your shift been?” Luca asks.
“Boring,” I laugh and open the bottle of wine. “I think Maria is intentionally skipping me on the rotation.”
“Sounds like Maria,” Matt laughs. I pour their wine and Matt grabs my hand as I put the bottle in the ice. “You’re shaky again.”
“Good observation,” I say, but for whatever reason I don’t pull away.
“Maria says you have blood sugar issues?” he asks.
“Yeah,” I say, pulling away. “Hypoglycemia.”
“So your blood sugar is getting low?” Luca asks.
“That’s what hypoglycemia means. And before you act like Maria, I will eat when you guys leave.”
“Why not now?” Milo asks.
“Because I have a table full of needy men,” I say and they laugh. “I’m okay,” I say.
“Why do I feel like you are lying to me?” he asks, narrowing his eyes.
“Why do you care?” I ask bluntly.
“Last time I answered that question you looked scared,” he says softly.
“Yeah… I’m sorry about that,” I reply quietly.
“Don’t be. I’m a patient man,” he says.
“Why do I feel like you are lying to me?” I ask with a sweet smile.
“Touché,” he chuckles.
“I’m going to go piss off Maria and do some side work while your food comes up,” I say. “Let me know when you want more wine.”
“We can pour it. You’re okay,” he says.
“Scared I’ll touch you again?” I laugh.
“That’s a weird way to pronounce excited,” he smirks. I smile and shake my head at him.
“I’ll be back with your food,” I say before walking back to the kitchen. I’m feeling woozy so I go to my bag and check my blood sugar. As I’m waiting for the results to come up, Maria comes around the corner.
“You’re not okay, are you?” she asks.
“Just making sure,” I lie. The bell for the food comes up right as the meter reads “49”. I put the meter away and walk over to grab the food. “That was fast.”
