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o’clock. You can have one drink and I am not taking any shitty excuses.
     
    Sophia thought that she might as well enjoy herself on her first day, one cheeky cocktail wouldn’t harm her. She glanced at her phone, thinking about calling her mum, but she changed her mind instantly. She didn’t want to spoil her day.
     
    She watched TV until six o’clock and then she had a quick shower. After loosening up her hair she put make up on. She unpacked her best top and jeans and left the apartment just before seven. The streets in the centre of Belfast were much quieter than London and the air carried a light musky scent. Not many people were out in the evening but she didn’t mind.
     
    She used her Google maps to find the bar where Vanessa worked. It was a good half an hour walk before she finally found it. It was small, quirky, and stylish, and she felt good about tonight.
     
    Vanessa was just pouring a pint, and when she noticed Sophia she smiled. There were a few Irish men who noticed her by the entrance. One of the broad guys poked his friend in the ribs, pointing at Sophia. She ignored them and walked straight to the bar to find Vanessa.
     
    “ I am a bit early,” she said, glancing around. “I thought that you were busy.”
     
    “ Well, I was up to an hour ago, but the crowd died down a little. Now I can ask you about your first day at work!”
     
    Sophia sat down behind the bar. A group of men that were sitting on the table by the window were staring at her with obvious interest. She felt tense, like she wanted to hide somewhere that no one could see her.
     
    “ It was interesting. I was introduced to a few offenders. Everyone seems friendly, the work will be intense,” explained Sophia. Vanessa put her hands on her hips and arched her eyebrow.
     
    “ Offenders, hun? I really don’t understand how you can even enjoy talking to them. Have you thought about what would happen if any of them attacked you?”
     
    Sophia grinned.
     
    “ There are buzzers under the desks so they wouldn’t get away with anything. I don’t know, I like helping people. I understand what they are going through.”
     
    “ What about the others that are working with you? Are there any hot Irish men there?” asked Vanessa, smiling.
     
    “ Love, can I have a pint of Strongbow?” shouted someone from the other side of the bar. Vanessa sighed and rolled her eyes.
     
    “ I will be back in a minute. Stay here.”
     

 

     
    Chapter Five

     

     
    “ So where were we?” asked Vanessa after serving a beer to a large Irish man. “Oh yes, I was asking about cute guys at work.”
     
    “ Everyone at the office is much older than me, plus I don’t mix pleasure with work. I don’t want to complicate anything.”
     
    Her friend laughed and passed Sophia the drinks menu.
     
    “ That’s too bad, but don’t worry we will find you a romantic date in no time.”
     
    “ I am not—”
     
    “ Shut up and choose your cocktail, you need to relax a little,” Vanessa interrupted her.
     
    “ Seriously, Vanessa, I don’t want to get involved with anyone at the moment,” muttered Sophia, but Vanessa wasn’t listening anymore. She’d run to another customer who approached the bar. Sophia sighed and looked through the list of drinks. The bar was getting busy and soon Vanessa was too preoccupied with work to focus on Sophia.
     
    “ Here you go, darling,” said another bartender, placing a funky cocktail in front of her.
     
    “ I didn’t order that.”
     
    “ Your friend asked me to prepare one for you. She said that you have to loosen up a little,” smiled the short bartender before disappearing to serve others. Sophia smiled to Vanessa who only sent her a quick wink.
     
    Sophia sat back and tasted the drink. It was delicious, so she decided to enjoy herself today. After a long moment Vanessa shot Sophia an apologetic look, pointing at the queue that had started to mount up at the bar. Sophia waved her hand telling