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smash!
a bottle of wine breaking into tiny pieces, spilling its rich red colour everywhere
"Oh... aw shit...!" You whine, hurrying onto your knees to the floor, grabbing a rag from your battered apron, desperately trying to soak up the liquid.
A low voice comes up from behind you
"Did you break another bottle of wine?" He huffs, coming up behind you, leaning down to your ear, his breath ghosting your neck
"you know better"
you hum and frown, "I-I know... im sorry..! Take it out of my paycheck!" You stumbled out
He groans
"good for nothing filthy bitch" he murmur's walking away
Your boss wasn't the best person, but he's going through a divorce, you have to give him the benefit of the doubt.
A couple of tears roll down your cheek, quickly wiping them away as you start to pick up the shards of the bottle.
You sigh, placing the dirty rag back into your pocket and carrying the broken glass to the trash.
The door to the winery opens
Ding!
"welcome!" You hurry over to greet the new customer at the register, trying to wipe off your frown
"is there anything I can help you with sir?"
you smile,
"Got any cheap booze?" He asked, his voice was low and gravely, he had short green hair and wore three swords on his hip, he didn't seem like he was here to make friends but somewhat attractive nonetheless...
"We have... this" you hold up a bottle, "its only 450 berries! But if you buy them in a pack of 6 they're 2,500!" You giggle, your voice coming enthusiastic
"hey!" Your boss shouts from the other room, your stomach drops.
"come here you little shit!"
you close your eyes and breath in... and out... in and out
"im sorry sir...! Ill be right back! Please take a look at our other opti-"
"i said come here!" He shouts coming up behind you from the other room and almost placing his hand on your shoulder, but he notices
"oh hello!" He pulls back his hand clasping them together he leans down and whispers in your ear
"come here now..."
he walks away "she'll be right with you"
you sigh and grip the end of your apron
"sorry..." you mutter out, not daring to make eye contact with the mystery man
you rush out into the other room where you're boss is sitting, his arms crossed
"uhm... y-yes sir...?" You mutter out
"Two bottles of fine wine broken in three days.
You take too long with customers, and you come in every day looking horrendous."
he gets up "I aught to punish you, you don't deserve this job," he get closer to you and raises his hand up at you, you flinch, closing your eyes and tensing your body, preparing for an impact
"hey" a familiar voice speaks up,
"i still need my booze." The customer hummed, glaring his eyes at the scene
"ah yes!" Your boss chuckled, pulling his hand down faster then his wife left him.
He patted your back, "Go on!"
"Mhm.." you sigh, eyes widened a little, and breathless as you head into the other room with the guy.
"Was he going to hit you?" He asks when you two are in the other room
"oh ah... no" you smile, lying through your teeth
"yeah sure" he hums and crosses his arms
"I want the 6 pack" his voice sounded gruff as he pulled out money. "Here..."
you nod and pass over the pack "enjoy sir!" You smile taking the berries from him and putting them away.
"Does he usually hit you?" He asks casually taking the pack of alcohol.
"Oh!" Your eyes widen. "No, no! He's a good boss." You smile, lying through your teeth.
"Whatever," he responds, not pushing it any further
"Oh..." you sigh as he starts to walk out of the winery
"Oh wait...!" you shout a little louder than you meant to
"Hmm?" he turns halfway, his piercing gaze striking you to your core
"Uh... c-come back soon...!" you huff out, waving him goodbye
"Mhm.." he hummed, walking out.
"Shifts done, go home, you animal," your boss says from behind you, tugging on the back of your head, gripping your hair
"Y-yes, sir..." you sigh, taking off your apron and hanging it up on a rack.