Room 234's VIRGIN

25. Unthinkable

Song :
Alicia Keys- Unthinkable
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I run into the bathroom and start pacing around. What did I just do?

"Hera what did you just do?" I say out loud slapping my cheeks.

I'm crazy, I must have lost my mind! I almost gave away my virginity to a guy that doesn't date, a guy that only has fun, a guy that most likely sees me as another bang. Lord how could I be so stupid? So weak? This was a mistake. One I couldn't allow happen again. How could I have been so easy? Was it because I never had a boyfriend and so my raging hormones decided to burst out of its own Pandora box once ignited?

"Class!" I say remembering and quickly rush back to my room stranding in front of the door unsure if I should step in, I finally do and see no sign of Lexis. Thankful I throw on a sweatshirt sweat pants and canvas. I grab my bag and rush out.
I make it to class late. I always arrived earlier. Another reason why Lexis was bad for me. He made me late. I step in and look around for a sit.

"Hera?" A voice says.

I look to my side and break into a smile at the sight of Nathan.

"Are you in this class?" I ask. I don't remember him ever being in it but then again I never paid attention to anyone but the teacher.
He smiles.

"I'm the T.A," he says. My eyes widen. Our Teachers Assistant was not needed all week but we had a test today so the professor said he'd come, I never expected it to be Nathan.

"What I'm not T.A material?" He asks.

I chuckle.

"I expected someone more T.A like? In glasses or something?" I say.

He raises a finger asking me to wait. He reaches into his bag and pulls out glasses putting it on.

"Better?" He asks.

      I chuckle, choosing a corner at the top to sit. Nathan walks to the front turning to mouth good luck. I was happy to have him here, his presence was a comfort and I was now sure I had someone to go to if I needed help. The professor hands out the tests and we start. Ten minutes later we are all done as it's not a serious test but one to brush on the weeks teachings.

"On test days, class ends after test, you are dismissed," The professor says.

     I pack up and look up at Nathan. He is busy gathering the papers. I walk out waiting for him seeing as I had nothing else for the day. About ten minutes later he steps out with the professor who heads to the right. Nathan looks around. Seeing me, he smiles and walks over.

"Hey!" He says standing in front of me holding the test in his hands. "Did you do well?" He asks.

"I don't know, why don't you check for me?" I say pointing at the papers in his hands, grinning.

"You're a great friend Hera but not great enough to cheat for," Nathan says.

"Ouch!" I say holding onto my heart. He chuckles putting out his free left hand. I place mine in it. His hands were warm, like Nathan's character.

"At least you called me your friend, friend," I say as we walk towards the professors office.

"My bad, I was of the understanding we were," He says.

"Well since you asked ever so desperately..." I say and he laughs shaking his head. We step into the professors office and he drops the papers at the secretary's desk.

"So what are your plans for the weekend?" He asks as we step out.

"Job hunting," I say.

"Ah, any ideas where?" He asks.

"I was going to go around town and search for places with the hiring sign?" I say.

"Do you even have any experience?" Nathan asks.

"No?" I say.

"Don't you know it's literally impossible to get jobs without experience?" He asks.

"How will I gain the experience if I am not even given the chance?" I say.

"Most people wouldn't but you're different," He says.

"How different?" I ask.

"You have me," He says laughing as I roll my eyes.

         I should have believed him when he made that statement. As the very next day Nathan was at my residence hall by 2 to pick me up. Stating he found a job for me. We drive into an upscale area with expensive looking bars and restaurants all around. I was scared of working for rich people but Nathan was rich and a sweetheart so I guess not all were bad.

      We stop in front of a restaurant named Lea's corner. Nathan explained the owner was close to the family and was seeking a waitress. I was to come and have a trial before scheduling a training and starting. We step in and a girl leads us to the office. The interior was modern meets archaic. I loved it. The staff we met all smiled in a friendly way though I wasn't sure if it was part of their job or sincere.

"Nathan!" A lady seemingly in her late forties says walking to Nathan to give him a hug.

"Hello Lea" He says embracing her. I smile.

"You must be Hera the goddess," She says.

"What? I mean no, I mean yes?" I say stumbling on my words. She chuckles. Showing us to a sit.

"So since you have no prior experience, I decided to have you try out today, if you like it and would love to train then we can sign the papers and get that all settled" she says and I nod.

Someone knocks.

"Come in" Lea says. A waitress steps in.

"He isn't being difficult so far, she ordered a bottle of wine, he had water and a plate of salad for the lady and the Mr had a black gold caviar," The waiter says.

Lea nods and looks at Nathan.

"Your brother is here," Lea says. Nathan forces a smile. I look at Nathan. He has a brother? I didn't even know, but then again we just met this week. But why was everything he did being reported to this woman? I'd be mad if I had every move I make reported. I sense Nathan's discomfort. He must have been mad hearing all that too.

"Hera, go with Caren, you can both handle table 23 today, Caren get her some clothes," Lea says. Nathan seems troubled but stays quiet.

Caren nods and leads me out.

"It's almost as if she doesn't want you here," Caren says.

"Table 23 is the worst table you can get to man for a first timer," she says.

"Is that the table you reported on?" I ask, she nods.

"He always has that table as it's the best here, but I'm never sure if I feel bad for him as all his actions are reported or the girl who he treats badly each time," She says.

Both? I think, maybe he acts out because he knew he was being watched?

I change into the black shirt, apron and hat. She hands me a tray placing a jug of water on it. We walk out towards the hellish table of which it's reputation preceded, table 23.

As we approach I say a silent prayer to God to let the guy stay calm at least this one time.

As we turn the corner leading to table 23 I stop in my tracks letting go of the tray spilling it all over the ground and shattering the glass. In front of me a questioning glance with a smirk on his face seated at table 23 is Lexis.

"You're ...you're... you're... his brother?!" I say wanting the ground to open up and swallow me or him.

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