Pathways of Life

Job Opportunity

The second night Victoria was at her friend's house they decided to go out to a fancy restaurant. "I know this great place." Said Celeste. "It's called Moon."

"Moon? That's an odd name for a restaurant." Said Victoria.

She shrugged her shoulders. "The food is awesome and the atmosphere is so soothing. You are gonna love it."

They dressed up and headed out. It took a half hour to get there and they were starving. The hostess, Juno, told them there was a half hour wait. Victoria looked around while they waited. The lighting was muted and the interior was different shades of red. It kind of gave off a romantic vibe. The tables were well spaced to provide some privacy and easy for the waiters and waitresses to move among them. Some easy listening music was just loud enough to be heard but not hinder conversation.

"Please follow me." Said Juno. "Your table is ready." 

We were close to the front of the restaurant so we could see out the window to the street where people and traffic were constantly moving. Our waitress greeted us and took our drink order.

"This place is pretty classy." Victoria said. "I like it so far. I hope the food is good. I am starving."

"I knew you would like it. Get whatever you want. It's my treat. "Said Celeste.

Our waitress, Camille, brought our drinks and asked if we were ready to order. We ordered, enjoyed our drinks, and talked easily. "So no man in your life?" Celeste asked.

"No. Jongho turned out to be a little too crazy for me. I'm beginning to think I am cursed to be alone forever."

"I am single and loving it. I don't have to worry about what I do or where I go. No one to answer to."

"I am glad you feel that way. I just feel like there is more I am supposed to do. I just can't seem to find whatever it is."

"You're still young girl. Plenty of time." Our meal came and it was delicious. It practically melted in my mouth.

"Ladies, how was your meal?"

"Very good. I love coming here." Said Celeste.

He then turned to Victoria who was just staring at him. He was the most handsome man she had ever met. He had brown hair and beautiful sparkling brown eyes. A smooth complexion and a full set of lips that begged to be kissed. Wide shoulders and a trim waist. He smiled and it was like the sun came out. "Miss? Are you ok?" He asked gently.

"Yo, Victoria, what's wrong with you? Hello." Celeste waved her arms around.

It snapped her out of her daze. "It. . . . . w. . was so good. You melted my mouth. I mean it melted in my mouth." Her cheeks were scarlet and she wished she could melt into the floor.

"I am glad you enjoyed it." He chuckled. "I am Jin, the owner, and I hope you visit again. Let me know if there is anything we can do better."

Suddenly at the hostess stand we hear raised voices. "I have a reservation. I called ahead and now you are saying that I didn't. Are you calling me a liar?" Yelled a man.

"Sir, I don't have you down. I'm not sure what happened. Allow me to get the manager." Said Juno.

"I don't want the manager. I want my table." At this point everyone is looking at the commotion. Juno was in tears.

She turned to run toward the kitchen and ran into a waitress carrying a tray of food. Juno fell. The tray fell, spilling its contents on Juno and the floor. The waitress apologized and began to pick things up. Juno jumped up and continued on hurriedly to the kitchen.