12- Wash your hands after using the toilet - germs aren't your friends . The staff bathroom is better than I expected . There's a toilet and a sink plus a mirror . Sadly no shower , but I didn't really expect to find one . This is seriously going to be an issue if I'm here for long . I might have to bring it up with Torin and won't THAT be a fun conversation . Ugh . In the mirror I can see that I look every bit as worn out as I expected to . My clothes are creased and the smell of alcohol is stronger in this small room . My hair is tangled and I really want to brush my teeth . For now , I strip down to my underwear , grab some paper towels and use the water and hand soap to clean myself up . What I really need is an entirely new change of clothing and underwear , but I can at least TRY to clean up a bit . I test the lock on the door at least three times , weirdly paranoid that I've somehow forgotten to lock it and that someone will randomly wander in while I'm mostly undressed . I flinch when there is a loud knock on the bathroom door . " Carina ? Are you in there ? It's me , Laura . Kyle said he thought you went this way . I have a few things for you , clean clothes , a toothbrush ... " She trails off . Without thinking , I unlock the door and swing it open , not too bothered by Laura seeing me in my underwear . I'm not that much of a prude , I don't have anything that she doesn't have . Laura blinks in surprise , then smiles warmly at me . " Hello again Carina . Clothes ? " She holds up a tote bag which I gratefully accept . " There's a few other things in there for you as well . We can figure out what else you need afterwards . Go finish cleaning up and get dressed . " She suggests . " Sure , and call me Rina . Carina makes me feel like I'm in trouble . " I joke . Fifteen minutes later , I've brushed my teeth and hair and I'm wearing clean clothes and underwear . Laura even brought me a cute little bralette thing which is a pretty decent effort considering she had to guess all my sizes . All the clothes she bought are simple with a bit of stretch , so they all fit me fairly well . All in all , I feel about a million times better , even if I DO still want a proper shower . I'm now wide awake and ready to actually do something with what's left of my day . " What time is it anyway ? " I ask . Laura looks at me funny then realises there is no way for me to actually know the time " I'll make sure to pick you up a watch . " She offers . 29 29 I D لی 1/4 O Fri , Aug 100 % Lesson 12- Wash your hands after using the toilet - germs aren't your friends . " And it's a little after two in the afternoon . " She adds . " Oh , are you here to work ? " I question . She shakes her head . " No , I'm here to see you . I figured we should work out what stuff you need and what we can do to make you more comfortable here . I was out of it last night , but I woke up a few hours ago and realised you probably didn't even have anywhere decent to sleep . " She looks dismayed and I rush to assure her . " I was okay , I passed out in an old recliner . I was so tired I probably could have slept on the floor and I wouldn't have noticed the difference . " I joke . " Oh ... You did sleep pretty late . Kyle said you were asleep when he got here . Did Torin show you the bar ? What did you think ? " She says curiously . " It's a cool place , a lot of work though . " I add . Laura raises an eyebrow and tilts her head . " Huh ? What do you mean ? " She asks . In that moment the back door swings open letting bright light into the hallway and Torin enters . My memory did not do him justice . He is even more terrifying , and handsome , than I remember him being . He starts talking as soon as he enters , Apparently catching the end of our conversation . " Carina managed the bar last night while you were resting . I've decided to hire her assuming she is willing to work . She did well . " He adds . Without another word , he heads into the little room I was sleeping in , then back outside a moment later carrying an armful of junk . Huh ? What is he doing ? " Hmm ... You must have really impressed Torin . He made me do training and trial shifts for a week before he agreed to hire me . But this is a good job , even if the boss is a little ... " She trails off , probably not willing to voice her fears of her boss . " I doubt it , I probably just did okay , and since I'm stuck here he figured what the hell . " I reason . Laura pauses at this , probably not sure how to answer . " Uh ... well this job , it pays well , think of it as hazard pay . How much bar experience do you have ? " She asks . " One night , last night that is . I just made it up as I went . Someone is going to have to teach me how to mix drinks . Maybe write down some of the things people usually order . Also it would help to know what the drinks actually cost . Not to mention how to use your 29 ل ) O 2/4 11:17 Fri , Aug 29 Lesson 12- Wash your hands after using the toilet - germs aren't your friends . register . " I add . " Wait , if you don't know how to charge anything or use the register , what did you do last night ? " Laura seems baffled . I shrug and lead her through to the bar and show her my cash jar which is still sitting untouched from last night . " I have no idea how many drinks I made or what they should have actually cost . " I comment . Laura pulls out an old book from under the bar and flips it open. The most recent day has yesterday's date on it and a huge list of drinks . What ? Who noted everything I made because I certainly didn't . I didn't see Torin writing anything either . Laura sees my confusion . " Oh , I spelled this book to keep track of the inventory . Any drink you hand over the bar is automatically recorded . " She explains . " Well that's handy . Good job . " I tell her approvingly . Laura gives me a pleased smile . She tips out my cash jar and starts counting , seeming increasingly confused . " For someone who doesn't know how to make mixed drinks , you certainly made a lot of money last night . This is ... Almost as much as we make on a Saturday night ... With TWO bartenders working . We vanished for an hour last night as well . I was expecting ... Reduced sales to be honest . " Because no one would take a drink from Torin ? " I comment . Laura glances around as if expecting the man to jump out at us . " Something like that . What were you charging ? There's a lot of extra money here . " She seems confused . Probably wondering why anyone would keep paying for drinks if they cost so much . " Oh ... Well there was a bit of an asshole tax applied to a few of the sales . Someone jumped the bar and stole a bottle , so I stole his wallet and paid for it , with a generous tip . A few guys got into a fight and after I made them clean up I had them pay for the damaged glasses . Mostly I just charged what I guessed the drinks were worth , and if anyone argued the price went up . " I admit , a little awkwardly . It was one thing to confidently screw with the prices of drinks when I was running things alone , but now there's someone who knows what things should actually be here , and it's a little embarrassing that I was just doing whatever I wanted . I COULD have asked Torin what 3/4 DO 29 23 B & O Aug 100 % Lesson 12- Wash your hands after using the toilet - germs aren't your friends . things cost , or probably even Steph , after the first hour or so that is . But instead I decided to do my own thing . I watch Laura nervously for her reaction . She bursts out in laughter so contagious that I can't help but join in . " Oh , but that's wonderful . I can't wait to see you dealing with the customers . You sound like fun . I've never heard of an asshole tax , but I'm definitely making that a thing from now on . " She continues giggling . " I'll teach you how to mix a few drinks and what the drinks usually cost . You'll catch on fast I'm sure . I'll be working tonight too so I can help you learn . It won't be as rushed . Ooh , but I should show you the register first . " She moves over and hits a few buttons , popping it open . " It's also spelled so only certain people can open it . I'll add you to the spell right now . " She announces . Ah , well no wonder Torin didn't question how I was keeping the cash , I had no chance anyway . " That can wait . Laura , I have a job for you . " Torin announces from behind us . Chapter Comments 2 Reviews > טר Visitor 7 days ago the first part started slow but now I'm SERIOUSLY hooked !!!!!!! O 16