they were in a meeting, the bar had just opened and most of the customers didn’t show up till later.
the door to the bar opened and they all turned as you walked in, going over to the bar you leaned on the table, “yeah i’d like a beer please?”
the bar tender looked at you then behind you at Reggie. Reggie took a drag from his cigarette and waved his hand. the bar tender began to serve you and Reggies eyes stayed glued to you.
you eventually turned around, “am i bugging you Mister?” you asked.
he laughed, “no its alright love, just not many people come in early is all this is.”
you looked at the men behind him, then looked back to Reggie, “then why open early?” you asked.
Reggie grinned again, walking over to lean on the bar next to you, “you’re quite a fire cracker aren’t you?”
you shrugged, taking a sip of your drink, “i am what i am.”
you turned to pay the bar tender but Reggie put his hand over yours, “on the house love.”
“this is your bar?” you asked.
“that it is.”
“you must be Reggie Kray then?”
“so you have heard of me.” he smiled, “listen, you must also know i own a club down the street. come by with a few friends tonight and i’ll make sure you have a good time, yeah?”
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