[[OPEN]] Life's A Circus, Isn't It?

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Ginger breathed heavily. She had been working all day. Or, at least, since 7:00 when the diner opened. It was now lunchtime, and people were cramming into the diner and only a few tables were unoccupied. There was chatter all over the place, some positive reviews, some negative, some people discussing baseball games and basketball games, school dances and the hottest boys in school. She tried to listen in on the latest dish on the cute boys, but with more people piling in as she tried to read the girls' lips, she realized she was just wasting time - wasting time that she should be using to work. Time is money! she reminded herself wearily.

She didn't know how hard 'work' was until she got the job as a waitress. Juggling between high school, her work and her baby boy, her life was a circus. Thank goodness that Aunt Angie was there to watch August while she worked. She was thankful for the weekend and the fact that now she didn't have to deal with school, but she still had to face waking up early and staying up late (taking care of August). Tired but an enthusiastic employee, she put on her best smile as she swept the floor, swishing the dust and dirt to the side and then dusting her hands off on her apron. She cleansed off her hands in the bathroom, grabbed a notepad and pen, slid some straws into her apron's pocket, and, with another sigh, she approached one of the tables. "Hi, I'm Ginger, I'll be your server today," she began. She had seen her fellow employees do it millions of times and had rehearsed it in front of her aunt millions more. A wide smile appeared on her face, "Can I start you off with something to drink?" she slid them the menu.

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Camille entered Palmer's with her younger siblings Grace and the 2 twins , Blair And Ashley.Blair Raced over to the table that was close to the window."Yay i beat all of you!" Blaire shouted in a thunderous voice."I feel like my ear drums are exploding!" Ashley exclaimed."Okay , how about we all sit down and enjoy a nice meal without any interruptions.If we can do that , ill get each of you a milkshake after the meal is over." "DEAL!" Blaire shouted , as he crossed his legs and folded his hands on the table top.Camille giggled.She looked around for a high chair in the loud restaurant.She found an old,wooden one an placed Grace into it.She securely strapped her in as well."Now let's just wait for the waitress to come over and serve us.Until then,lets play a game of Charades."The children began to slightly squirm in their seats after hearing Camille's game idea."Can i go first ?" Ashley asked . And the game began .

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Ginger went off to get a Coke for the nice couple sitting at the table. She tossed them their straws before she began walking towards another table - a family - that seemed to be playing charades. A light smile appeared on her face. She slightly recalled being in a real 'family'. It wasn't as big as this one, she was the only child, actually - but on holidays they would all get together, cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and they would watch movies and play charades as well. She pulled out her notepad and pen again and smiled at them brightly, "Hi, I'm Ginger, I'll be your server today," she repeated, "Do you guys know what you're going to order? Can I get you a drink, at least?" she set down two adult menus before asking, "Do you need kids menus for the two?" She slid a kids menu with crayons towards Grace.

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Ginger's voice slightly shocked Camille as she turned around."Oh umm , Hello yes.Could I have 3 kid menus and 1 adult ? the twins are only ten." Camille replied.Ashley and Blaire awkwardly starred at the waitress."Camille im thirsty.Can i have something to drink?"Ashley politely asked."Sure.What do you guy's want?" "Ill take a Sprite."Ashley added."Me too !" Blair exclaimed."And I guess ill take a Coke.For the baby, an Apple juice will do."Camille said as she smiled at Ginger.Blair was shaking his legs back and forth , as he impatiently waited for the waiter to reply back to Camille.

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Ginger nodded as she wrote down their drinks, though she really could just memorize it. She handed Ashley and Blair two kids menus before going off to prepare their drinks. Careful not to spill, she sets the drinks down in front of each of them. "Do you have any idea of what you're going to order?" Ginger asks them patiently. "No rush." She hesitated before speaking again, not sure if she should just wait next to them while they conjured up an order or go serve other tables. She felt awkward just standing them quiet. "So... do you guys come here often? Are you new?" she finally breathed. She wasn't one to converse with customers (with the exception of her aunt occasionally stopping by), because she knew it took away from 'work time'. But her break is nearing and she could use a nice conversation. So... what the heck? She could probably make some friends in the process.

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Ashley and Blair immediately set their eyes on the menu.Camille sipped on her soft drink."Well, i was actually thinking of a cheeseburger deluxe with Fries.Hold the pickles please.For the baby,a small order of chicken tenders and fries.What would you two like Ashley & Blair?"Camille said."Chicken and fries!" they both shouted at the same time . "Jinx!" Blair shouted as he began to bang on the wooden table , causing everyone in the restaurant to look at him.Camille pinched him under the table and gave him the Evil eye.She then turned back to the waitress."This is our first time here and since its so beautiful outside ,i thought the kids could use some fresh air and delicious food."Camille replied."We actually just moved over here.So far i dont really like the Area.i've been listening to a few conversations and it sounds like WAY too much drama."

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Ginger wrote down their orders. She listened carefully about what Camille was saying. Thank goodness she was new as well. "Oh cool, I'm new, too." Ginger told her, "I've been a bit too busy to listen to the latest gossip, but I've heard a few tales." she smiled. Most about pregnancies and marriages and complicated relationships. Truly Ginger loved drama, but her life had became a soap opera ever since the pregnancy and it had became busier than ever. She felt strange offering her hand in a shake towards a customer, but she did it anyway. "Nice to meet you guys." Over her shoulder she told a fellow employee their order and had them fetch the food. Thank goodness she had people to rely on and help her with the job, but other than that she was all on her own. "I'm going on my break soon," she explained to the family, "Mind if I join you?" Her couldn't help from stuttering on every other syllable. She felt rather awkward when asking to join things.

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When Camille heard Ginger say she was new as well ,She smiled and her deep dimples in her cheeks showed.It has been very hard to find friends for Camille lately.It seems like no one was usually interested in her,causing her to dislike the area.Camille shook her hand back.She felt like she was finally meeting someone new.She knew her brother Grady would be so jealous since she became friends with someone first.Camille also noticed how nervous Ginger was,so she tried to make her feel as comfortable as possible."Of course you can join us hun.You know as they say , The more the Merrier."Blair,Ashley,and Grace were quietly sipping their sodas and coloring as they patiently waited for their food."Hey , is this food as tasty as it looks?" Camille asked.

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Ginger smiled as the lady returned with their food, "Thanks," she whispered, with a smile. Ginger passed the food towards them and then nodded, 'Yup." Ginger had heard numerous positive comments towards the food. And, judging by how packed the diner was, it was obvious that food tasted good here. With a sigh she pulled up a chair and sat with them, next to Camille. She felt unusual sitting with people she hadn't met, but hopefully that feeling would vanquish. They seemed like a nice family, and they had a few things in common, one of which was being new. Ginger needed some more friends. "So, I haven't caught your names yet," she started after a few minutes of hesitation. "I'm Ginger Gallagher, age fifteen." she introduced herself again, her accent thick. "It's nice to meet y-you all."

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Camille smiled after hearing that the food was going to be good.When the waitress returned with their orders , Camille took a bite into her burger.Her eyes lit up with excitement."Wow,this stuff is really good !"Camille explained.She looked to her side and she noticed the kids were already consuming there food."You guys sure were hungry.Even Grace!"Grace was trying to stuff a fry into her mouth."Oh yeah , Im Camille. Im seventeen.This is Ashley and Blair , They're both Ten and this is baby Grace.She's three."after Camille noticed her accent,she couldnt help but ask Ginger something."where are you from ? your accent is very beautiful.are you from Texas ?"

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_{She's British; sorry for the confusion.}

Ginger was pleased when Camille commented about how the food really was good. Everybody seemed to be enjoying their food. Ginger nodded as they introduced themselves, mentally imprinting their names on her brain. When Camille asked about her accent, Ginger was caught a little off-guard, having been deep in thought again. She giggled softly when she suggested Texas. She had never been there, and had never heard a Texas accent before. "No, Britain." she responded, shaking her head lightly. "Specifically London. I grew up there but I came here to live with my aunt, Angeline," she didn't bother explaining why, it was an awful reason, anyway, a reason she would rather not discuss. "How about you?" she questioned, "Where do you hail from?"

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Camille's eyes lit up. London,Britain.That's amazing.Camille was talking with a mouth-ful combination of meat,cheese,pickles,onions,lettuce,tomatoes and bread.Camille was a very nosy person.Once she heard her say she moved with her aunt to britain , she began to question Ginger."How come you moved with your Aunt?I'll pick my mom over my Aunt anyday.And London is such a better place than this environment.More things to see and do , perhaps."Camille said , while wiping the sides of her mouth with the napkin beside her.Blair and Ashley were talking among themselves,While Grace had already fell asleep in the high chair after she digested her fries and chicken tenders."when is your birthday?" Camille asked Ginger.

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Ginger felt as if her nightmare was coming true when Camille asked about why exactly she had moved. She froze for a moment as she remembered her past. "Um... I..." she stuttered, "I forgot." Her face flushed red before she added in, more carefully this time, "My mum just w-wanted me to explore America. I'm fifteen; she said I was old enough to go out into the world and well..." she breathed a deep sigh, "Explore." A smile that was forced appeared on her face but faded into a natural one; that sounded believable enough. Hopefully no more questions regarding her person life would be asked. When Camille questioned her about her birthday, Ginger nearly breathed a sigh of relief. "March 3," she responded with a grin, "I just turned fifteen recently."

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Camille noticed how flushing red Ginger's face became.She could tell that either something happened,or she was embarrassed to tell Camille what really happened."So...you only came to explore America?Are you sure,because im starting to think that you dont feel that comfortable speaking with me.I mean , is there something that you want to tell me.Im always here for you.My aunt is a therapist,and ive inherited many traits from her.Camille stared deeply into Ginger's eyes.She thought it was so weird how Her blue eyes & red hair was a rare combination."You just turned fifteen?wow, your a younging'."Camille said , while slightly giving Ginger a cheesy fake smile.