Serving Justice

Stella

The lunchtime rush is finally easing up. Much unlike yesterday, it’s been a smooth day so far, and I feel relieved; but that’s exactly when it happens.

I’m scanning the restaurant floor, making sure everything is running smoothly, when I hear the crash. It’s a shocking mix of the sound of ceramic shattering, gasps, and the thud of a body hitting the floor, followed by a loud “Ow!”

My heart