From Barman to Bossman

The Cheating girlfriend

They immediately started their duties after having their meal. As usual, in order to pass time, they made discussions on customers who interest them and those who were extremely rude.

"Hello, young man, would you like to spend the night with me?" A women came to Nathaniel and asked coquettishly. She was a tall and slim blonde but that didn't mean she wasn't curvy. She certainly would attract many men's attention but that didn't include Nathaniel as he only had his eyes on his girlfriend.

Nathaniel was taken aback by her straightforwardness. He had been approached by several women but this would be the first time a woman would clearly tell him what she wanted without wavering. It was like she was sure he was going to say 'yes'.

What gives? She was pretty, but he wasn't attracted to her.

Nathaniel smiled politely "I'm sorry ma'am but my duty here doesn't extend to the bedroom" Some customers could be psychos so it would better to talk to them gently or they'll get angry. If they get angry, they might request he be fired and he couldn't afford that.

The blonde rolled her eyes at his gentle refusal before walking away from their desk.

The moment she walked away, they all breathed relief. "That was nerve wrecking" Aidan was first to comment as he placed his palm over his face. It wasn't the first time they'll be facing abnormal clients. Some were eccentric and would almost cause bigger problems for them. It was a relief that this one was quite well behaved in the least.

"I tell you, I almost lost ten years of my life" Emma replied which made Nathaniel smile. He was the one in a dangerous position but they were the ones worrying and it touched him.

He was about adding to the discussion when his eyes caught someone entering into the hotel. At first, he thought he was seeing things and he had to tilt his head in order to see clearly but the image before him was unmistakably Lana.

'What was she doing there?' 'Didn't she said she was working overtime?' 'Did she come to have a meal with her colleagues?'

Different thoughts went through his mind but that was until he saw an older man who he recognised as her boss, walk in with her by holding her waist. She was giggling from whatever he was saying to her. He even kissed her neck and she didn't cower, Instead she smiled. The way she was staring at him like he hung the moon in the sky or something.

Nathaniel froze, it felt like a clog caught his throat, his ears were buzzing, his mouth couldn't even make a sound. He felt like something was suddenly poking needles at his heart which made him numb for some time. He didn't even know which reaction to give as he watched his girlfriend get cozy with another man.

As she walked closer to them with her boss, he immediately lowered the cap on his head and bent his head slightly so she wouldn't see him.

"David Stewart, the usual room" He could hear the voice of the Boss and he clenched his fists tightly in order not to flip at that moment. He didn't want to embarrass her in public because the reception was filled with people. He would confront her later. He didn't want to cause a ruckus in public.

"Thank you" He could hear Lana's voice which was followed by footsteps which indicated they were leaving.

"Tsk! Those two really has no shame" Emma started and Nathaniel had to look up because he was interested in what she wanted to say. Since Emma worked full-time, she knew lots of things about their customers.

"Isn't that the boss of Avandor? I thought he was married, so who was that woman he came with?" Aidan was curious as well as confused.

"That's his secret lover. They have been together for two years now, I guess. I don't even know how he has the mind to cheat on his wife, the woman is really a good person. And that lady he brought is his secretary who he had been having an affair with. I'm surprised they haven't been caught yet"

Nathaniel's ears started buzzing 'Secret lover..... two years.... affair'

If Lana has been having an affair with that man, then it was not far from the start of their relationship because their relationship had only been two years and an half. Immediately they graduated College, he had asked her out which she accepted. He has been so happy then that nothing could have prepared him for this moment.

"What's wrong, Nate?" Emma finally noticed he was behaving strangely so she asked him.

Even with his conflicted emotions, he had to give her a smile regardless if it's fake "It's nothing, it's just that I think I might need to use the toilet. I'll be back" He immediately left them before she would ask another question because he knew Emma wouldn't buy his lie.

As they watched him leave, both of them exchanged glances with worry written over their faces.

"Is he unwell?" Aidan wondered.

Nathaniel headed for the floor where Lana had gone to with her boss. He had seen the room he reserved so it wasn't hard to get there and also he was a staff, so no one would be suspicious of him going through the hallway.

On his way, he met a waiter dragging a trolley which was filled with dishes and a red wine.

"Which room is this going to?" He asked the waiter, who stopped at his question. The young man appeared confused by his question until he saw who it was.

"Oh! It's you Nate, the clients in room 305 ordered it" That was Lana's room.

He gave the waiter a smile "I'm heading there too, so perhaps, I can help you bring it to them. You can go on with your duties" He proposed in a calm voice even though he was far from it within. He just needed to confirm if everything that had been happening was real or it was a misunderstanding before he can know what to do and how to handle it.

"Oh! Thanks for that. Then I'll be on my way" The waiter left the trolley for him then went on his way.

Nathaniel continued dragging the trolley until he got to room 305. He glanced at the door with mixed feelings as he hesitated to ring the door. It was like he didn't want to come face to face with the nightmare that was about to be displayed in front of him but he had to confirm or he'll go crazy. Slowly, his hand went to the door bell and rang it.

Every seconds felt like a year as he waited for the door to be opened. When he heard the click of the door which indicated it has been unlocked, he swallowed.

"Is our order he-" Lana froze when she saw who was standing in front of her.

Ignoring her expression, Nathaniel took in her attire which was only a bathrobe and slippers then dragged his eyes to her face.

"Nate? Why are you here?"