Why my Friends are Amazing #3
They all know to not ask me if I am ok or if something is wrong. They have learned if they just wait patiently, I will tell them what is wrong.
1 week ago - 
2
2 I guess I’m married now, guys…
As I have said before, I work at a burger joint. I work with four other employees, then the owner,Dave, and his 29 year old son, Zack. For the two years I have know them, they have become apart of my family. Zach is the brother I honestly wish I had, and Dave is my blunt, caring Uncle. They both know this, and both say I am the daughter/sister they never had.
ANYWAY! Because I have worked there since it’s first opening, many of the locals and newcomers mistaken me and some of the other employees to be Dave’s actual kids. It could be because we all have dark hair and we all get along so well, but its always funny to say we are not related at all. But there is something that only happens to me and Zack, and it has happened at least five times (Yes, we are both keeping track….)
When it first happened, I had been only working there for maybe the summer (so about a month and a half). I was just wrapping up taking the order for a customer and giving them their change. Zach leaned over my shoulder to see what the order was and asked how many fries he needed to drop. I mumbled the needed amount, and handed the customer their change as Zach went to drop the fries. I couldn’t help but notice the customer was giggling and elbowing their spouse, who was also smiling at me. I smiled and asked what was so funny. The wife giggled, placing a hand on mine and simply said “I’m not laughing, I just think you two are adorable!” I forced one ‘ha’ and replied with a ‘….pardon me?’ The husband laughed shaking his head and said it….plain as day…
…..”How long have you and him been married?”….
My reaction?
I was in too much shock to say anything, honestly. I turned to look at Zack, who was in mid-fry drop, jaw to the ground and eyes bugging out. There was along awkward silence before I just turned to the people, smiled, and walked to the back of the kitchen to help Dave cook and let Zack deal with it.
Since then, we have been asked if we are married or how long we have been together about five times!! Its less awkward now and we just make it a joke!
Me: I think this is a sign, Zack….
Zack: *chuckles* yeah?
Me: *Straight face* we were made for each other, man….
Zach: I think you should wear a ring, JUST TO MESS WITH PEOPLE!!!
Me:
Zack:
…..yeah, all I have to say?
(yeah. I actually quote the Joker. Like, all the time…..it’s kinda unhealthy…)
