Chapter 4!!!! Happy reading!!!
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(Katherine's P.O.V)
The whole week I felt someone watching me. I kept to public places so I wasn't in any danger unless I was at home, where a felt particularly exposed.
If I was home I'd lock all the doors an windows and either sit in the living room or my bedroom, while still feeling the pair of eyes on me.
I didn't tell Becky yet and I'm not not sure if I will. I'm not sure if I'll tell anyone. I don't want their lives in danger too.
It is now Saturday and I'm currently lying on my bed, facing the ceiling, at about 7 in the morning.
I need to get to work by 5pm because that's when my shift starts at James' Diner.
The pair of eyes never leave me as i get up, make my way to the window and pull open the curtains.
I stare at the forest with a blank face an then it suddenly turns into a glare. The person, who is watching me right now, probably has an amused look on their face and probably thinks I'm a complete idiot because I can't see him and I still don't know who he is (if it is a 'he' that is. But for the time being let it be a he).
I close my curtains again, with one last glare, and make my way to my bathroom.
I do the usual bathroom routine. Take a shower with my favourite smelling shower gel; shampoo my hair; dry myself off; moisturise my skin; put on my clothes and finish off with some make-up.
The bathroom is the only place where I don't feel like the person is watching me.
At least we know he knows about privacy and isn't a complete pervert, thank God!
I step out of the bathroom ready to feel a certain pair of eyes on me...but i don't, which is really really unusual. I then decide to make my way downstairs and make myself breakfast.
I decide to make myself bacon, a fried egg and cereal, which happen to be my favourite...Coco-Pops! I mean who wouldn't love them! All that chocolatey goodness! I mean seriously!
As I finish making my cereal my bacon is done so I place it on my plate with my fried egg.
I then make my way to the dining room and start eating.
As I eat confusion settles in my mind.
'Why don't I feel like he's watching me anymore?' I think to myself.
But I don't ponder on it for too long as I enjoy the feeling of not being watched because honestly...it's like I was held captive for 40 years inside a cage in the middle of nowhere. And believe me...it felt that bad.
I enjoy my day as I watch movies and talk to Becky on the phone.
I end the call after saying bye to her as I realise it's about 4:20 and I need to get to work.
I put my waitress attire on, which consists of a black long sleeved t-shirt, black skinny jeans and black boots.
I know...seems a little gothic not that there's anything wrong with goths. I actually kinda like the look. It makes me look like more of a bad ass than I already am!
I finish off by putting my hair into a high ponytail and by putting on my coat, while also grabbing my bag.
I close the door behind me and make my 20-30min walk. As I walk there is a skip in my step as I enjoy the feeling of not being watched all the time.
It has only been a week since I felt 'his' eyes on me but honestly, I've never felt so free and I love it. So I'm going to take advantage of it for as long as I can (which is hopefully more than a day).
After 25min I arrive at James' Diner and make my way inside.
The inside of the diner has blue walls which give it a homey feel. All the tables are either wooden or metal, including the counter table. The stools near the counter are metal and have no back, preventing you from leaning back. There are some booths aligned against the wall where the diners' big window is, so everyone can see you from outside if you happen to take a seat at one of the booths. All the booths are to your right when you walk in, where as all the chairs and tables are to your left when you walk in. The counter is right in front of you that goes around a wall, like a pub where all the drinks are stashed behind.
People are currently sitting on the chairs with no backs on and eating on the counter.
"Hi June" I say brightly to one if the waitresses, as I make my way to the counter she is currently working behind.
She is about 35 years old and is really nice to everyone. She wouldn't even hurt a fly. You couldn't even tell that she's 35 because she only looks like she's in her mid 20s. The only things that would probably give away her age is her laugh lines and, if you look closely enough, some grey strands of hair on her head.
"Hello dear. Oh, let me take your bag and coat an put it behind the counter for you while you put your apron on and start your shift", she says to me in a bright voice.
She was always kind to me ever since my first day. She taught me everything I needed to know to work at the diner and for that, I am forever grateful.
"Thank you June. I better get to work", I say to her while giving her my bag and coat.
"Oh, it's no problem at all" she says to me as she takes my things and puts it behind the counter, while also giving me my apron.
I smile at her before putting on my apron and starting my shift.
As I clear a table I feel 'his' eyes on me again and the hairs on the back of my neck stick up. Goosebumps appear all over my skin.
Uneasiness settles in the pit of my stomach and stop cleaning the table as my hand froze mid cleaning.
I looked around the diner to see if anyone was watching me but everyone was either enjoying their meals, reading the newspaper or enjoying the other persons company they had come with.
I quickly finish cleaning the table and made my way behind the counter.
"Katherine, do you mind taking the table at the back? The manager wants to talk to me about something" June asks me.
"Sure don't worry about it" I reply to her with a small smile.
With that she walked to the back to talk to the manager.
I took my notebook to write down the orders and made my way to the table.
"Hello. My name is Katherine and I'll be your server. May I ask what you would like?" I ask politely looking at my note pad and turning it to a new 'order' page.
"Katherine?" says an all too familiar voice.
"Oh, hi James. I didn't know you were here. Oh and hello Mr Collin" I say to James and his father, who is sitting opposite him.
"Oh, hello Katherine. How are you?" he asks.
"I'm good. How are you?" I ask politely, smiling at him.
He was always a father figure to me. He was there for me when I needed him after my parents...passed. Although I didn't need him often as I was fine by myself, but thy doesn't mean I'm not grateful.
"I'm good to. Just teaching James everything I know as he'll be taking over my business soon" he replied happily although he gave me a tight smile.
"Um, yeah. I heard about that. Congratulations Jason! So what will you guys be having?" I asked ignoring Mr Collins tight smile.
I'm sure I'm seeing things as Jason doesn't seem to notice anything.
They both ordered a steak with gravy and mashed potatoes, along with fizzy drinks.
I write down their orders and make my way to the square whole in the wall, where it gives a view of the kitchen, behind the counter.
I gave the order to Maurice to give to the head chef to cook. After about 15min the orders are ready so I pick them up and go to the table where Jason and his dad are.
I place each meal in front of them and ask if they needed anything else. They replied now and smiled at me. I smiled back before leaving them to enjoy their meals. I returned to the counter still feeling a pair of eyes on me.
As Jason and his dad ate I could see Jason taking quick glances at me. Every time I caught his eyes he'd smile. I'd smile back and he'd return to eating and talking with his dad.
I couldn't help but think how great of a friend he is although we hardly talk and he is more of a brother to me as well as a friend.
Ha, a brother who hardly talks to me but only by chance.
I mentally laugh to myself with a small smile on my face.
Don't we all have one of those?
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