Chapter 34: Compromise and restrictions

Genevieve's POV I barely got through the rest of the school day and I was glad when it finally ended. All I wanted was to go home and curl into a ball but I had to go for my part-time job. This was the first time I didn't feel excited going over to Betty's diner. The bus finally stopped and we got down. Only Jade and I had a shift today. "Are you okay?" Jade asked in a worried tone as we walked in and picked up our uniforms. "Of course. Why won't I be?" I responded. "I don't know. You look out of it today. You are moody and aren't your usual self," she said. I forced a smile. "It's nothing like that. I'm completely fine," I assured her even though I was far from it. "Okay then," she replied. We changed into our uniforms and started work for the day. Betty, the owner's daughter, and Jade were behind the counter making the drinks, the chefs were behind making food whilst another girl took the orders and served them. Even though it was a small restaurant, it was always bustling with activ