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2 Months Later:
Ava's POV:
It's been two months since the fight at the Vatican and Adriel was freed. Not a lot has happened since then, well except Alex falling head over heels for Sam god was she a hot gay mess. Every time Sam would walk in the room it's like suddenly Alex is scrambling around the room trying to find a way to impress her. She's crazy but its a cute crazy, and now that we're working at a bar I'm trying so hard to convince Sam to help me get Alex drunk I mean she agreed but I don't know how we'd do it and I'm definitely getting Bea drunk too that'd be funny as hell. My thoughts were cut short when I got a text from Sam saying I'm needed at the bar. I got out of the pool drying my self off grabbing my bag. Once I got back I swiftly ran behind the counter placing my phone in my back pocket. There was a group of people on the end of the counter and of course they were talking about Adriel.
I swear he's brainwashed the human race- How bout possessed.... I'm so funny I know. I simply looked towards them whilst cleaning a glass placing it in a rack "What are you guys talking about?" I asked making one of the men turn to me "Angels. Not unlike yourself, darlin." He smiled and I laughed as I grabbed another glass "what are they saying about him?" The man turned back to me "The Vatican explosion. It's a cover-up. They say an angel came bursting up out the basement." He put emphasis on the word explosion. They continued talking until Miguel walked in towards the counter getting sucked into the conversation "Ava, the usual please." He smiled one of the girls Enza turned to face him "which part?"
"Which part what?" He responded she then continued "You doubt they are Adriel's followers, or you doubt that he cured them?" He simply looked her up and down "It was a virus, it ran its course. He just took credit for it and inherited an army of deluded angel groupies." Enza chuckles as Miguel continues "just watch The next thing this con artist does is start a church-slash-cult, then comes the fascism." Enza laughed at his statement "Whoa! That was a fast trip!"
"Yeah, aren't you a barrel of fun?" He turned placing his beer on the counter "Let's go Enza. We've got better places to be called fascists." He scoffed and walked away but turned back to Enza "Hey, would you pay the lady, will ya?" He started walking and the others followed as she payed.
Miguel stayed and was staring at me "what?" I asked "what do you think? About the Angel?" He took a sip from his drink and was just cleaning the counter. I Hesitated to answer "I uh haven't given it much thought." He put in a faint smile "you should, These are dangerous days." I finished the counter "Yeah well I... I would like to do more." It was silent for a few seconds until Hans called me over "The boss wants a word." I gave him a quick nod and rushed up the stairs. As soon as I got in the room I spotted Sam writing her book which she's been writing it forever although she did say I could be the first to read it. Alex was here not surprised about that though she's probably back at home or on her way here. Beatrice came out from around the corner as I made myself known "what's up boss?" I purposely sounded like a dork but I don't think she found it funny.... "Yes, could you spend more time pouring drinks and less time chatting up customers?" She walked closer and I did the same "Well, chatting equals good bartending you know?" She sighed "Not when it's about Adriel." I got closer "What can I do everyone's talking about it. It's viral!" Sam then stood up siding with Bea "I'm with her we are trying to lay low he has spies everywhere Ava." I sighed "Ok! Fine no more ang-." Hans walked up grabbing some stuff off a table.
Bea then changed the subject "Push the specials, you need to be upselling the specials." I clicked my tongue "Yeah! Got it Specials." I slightly turned back looking as Hans did the same. He left and I turned back around towards Bea and Sam "what was that?" Bea asked. "What was what?" She looked so confused "That glance." I chuckled "There was a glance?"
"Yes, you and Hans shared a glance." I laughed "That was more of a look" Bea got a little closer "Ava." Sam had her face in her palm "what'd you expect! Hans has been here three years, yet we've been here a month and you're already promoted to manager." Bea straightened her posture looking up and down "Well, it's not my fault that I'm exceptionally well organized." Sam tapped her shoulder "Ah, as a matter of fact it is." I then stepped in "Discreet remember? You don't have to be so perfect all the time." Sam winked at me and I noticed that Bea had froze, "Well, I'm heading back to the apartment. Camila will be checking in soon." I rushed my words "Don't forget to ask about-" "Mary I know..." Bea paused "Don't stay out to late! we train tomorrow, and yes Sam's dragging Alex along too." I laughed and gave Sam a wink "Yes mother." I pecked Bea on the cheek and started down the stairs "I'll see you guys at home!".
As I walked out of the bar there were zealots hanging around every where. One of them was hounding me I was ready to throw him across the damn street "Everyone will follow his light...or perish." I turned back and got right up in his face "He's not the only one bringing light fuckface!" I snapped shoved him back but the halo had thrown him further than I meant to. "I don't think that was discreet.." I turned around and walked back home, Once I made it back to the apartment I was about to unlock the door when I heard a somewhat familiar yell from the room next door. I knocked on the door placing my backpack on the hallway floor, "Alex? What are you doing?!" as soon as I spoke there was shuffling then a thud followed by a "OW you dumb PIECE A SHIT CHAIR!" then finally the door opened and there she was although she's definitely had better days. She stood there for a moment before speaking "Hi. Yes I'm fine and no I didn't try cooking again." I opened the door and walked in seeing things flung all over the room "Alex what the fuck did you do? You sure you're okay??" She shut the door behind me and grabbed my arm pulling me to the couch, "Sit I need to talk to you." She pointed and I listened "Okay what's up and why'd you trash you're apartment?" I asked.
Alex sat down and stared at me for a second maybe a few seconds "Uh you're not gonna confess your undying love to me are you?" She nearly spat out her water "WHAT NO! Well not "To" you It's Sam." she glanced down at the floor fiddling with her hands around the glass "You know I like her and I'm good at keeping romantics at bay but now my feelings are causing flare ups. I mean look! I nearly tore down the building!" I took a second to find the right words and placed a hand on her shoulder, "Maybe telling her might help? Like I don't know add some relief?". She began pacing which was making me nervous So I stood up and grabbed her shoulders holding her in place "Alex this is what I mean It's your nerves when you get nervous you go all bloodthirsty telling her would fix that!" Before she could speak we heard the door shut and looked over to see Sam and Bea with very concerned looks on their faces. They looked around the room noticing clothes thrown everywhere and a scratched out floor, "Tell me what?." Sam crept closer and me being the good friend I am I shoved Alex closer it was almost like forcing a cat to take a bath. After she was done fighting me she let go of my hands and moved towards Sam. After standing there for a second Alex finally spoke, "Before you scream at me about our apartment I'm sorry, and no I wasn't trying to cook I just had a flare up because my feelings for you were getting a little out of hand which is weird because normally I'm good at keeping the crush thing in my brain but for some reason recently its just gotten worse and now every time I see you I get scared and nervous and YES that why I've been missing work and I-" Her words were cut short when Sam placed her hand over her mouth, "Can I speak?" Alex simply gave her a nod and she removed her hand. "Alex next time something like this happens I don't want you to hide it, and as cute as you're nervous rambling is if you'd like I would love to just spend a day with you at the bar? I know you don't drink but you like it there." Alex walked closer "Like you wanna go on a date there?" Alex almost looked shocked "Yes that's exactly what I mean. Would you like-"Sam was cutoff when Alex ran around the room and grabbed me saying I told you so, "The fuck you mean I told you so! I told you she'd like you back!" I laughed throwing a stray shirt from the floor at her face but Bea caught it. She placed the shirt in a drawer and grabbed my shoulder, "As happy as you guys are we should really go to bed we have to be up early tomorrow." Alex then put some more clothes away before turning to Bea "Ok but why am I going I can do half the stuff Ava can-" I her cut off "Clearly not as good since I kick your ass every time..." She sucker punched me so fast I think I saw god himself, "You were saying?" Bea dragged me away before I could get back at her. She shoved me out of the door and closed it "Goodnight guys!....Sorry for calling you a weakass Alex!" Bea peeked through the door "Ava." I turned "Yeah?" "Shut up." Bea walked past me and opened the door to our apartment, I immediately ran to my bed and plopped myself down "Ava you need to change don't sleep in your Jeans." I sighed walking over to the bathroom, "Whatever you say mother."