LIFE BEGINS AT 40

ERINE

This is odd. I do not know why I got very nervous when I am in front of a person I am not very like that. I am shy if I am in front of the people talking like giving speech or something. Reaching my age now I should have never be so much tense. Gosh, do not tell me I got a strong attraction to my boss. This is insane for gosh sake.

We ate while talking he asked me why I was here on part time basis only. My nervousness was gone a little.

"Why are you not applying full time? I am sure the wages in my club much higher that what you have in your regular job." He asked as we still eating.

"I know that the salaries I get in your club are truly amazing with some tips included if I serve outside the kitchen but what I have to deal is the time Boss." I said frankly.

"The Time?" he asked while his face was confused.

"Yes, boss, time, you know I have a son that I still spend my time with. If I will apply full time here, I do not have time with him. As much as possible I want to have breakfast and dinner with him every day at least five times a week. In addition, see him go to bed at night. He is all I got now that he is teenager. He still needs my guidance." I said, as I looked him in the eyes.

"Actually, boss, I am still single and never been married. His father and I were off the hook long time ago. I moved on and he moved on too." I just told him I do not usually tell strangers about my past or my personal life then I saw his face seems lighten I guess or I am just imagining that. I do not know why I opened easy to him regarding with my personal relationship. "Yes, I have a son and it was not stated in any of my resume I preferred it that way unless it is necessary and I won't deny it." I grinned. 

"I once married too, we had two beautiful children and both of them already married and still keep in touch. As of my ex-wife, she married again with one of my close friend way back cheated on me when I was busy taking care with our businesses." He said in a low voice. "But I am happy now with my life being single too. It is easier that way no commitment less complication in life." he added with devilish smiled.

I smiled back knowing we have the same experience about love. Yes, Dean's father cheated on me and I was thankful that we did not get married. Since then I focused on Dean all my life and I guess I should stick on that.

We did not notice we finished the foods I brought and he did open the wine but I refuse to drink. I am not fond of liquors but I do drink it occasionally but as much as possible I do not want to drink it anymore. I already passed that age of having drinking and trying what a teenager's curiosity sake.

"No, boss, I do not want to drink and I am still on duty." I refused his offer.

"Well, I respect you. You take your job seriously and I like it. It is very rare that you manage to control to ignore the offer." He said proudly as he took a sip on his wine.