Ambitious Woman
spilled
Candice
baby behave yourself, huh? Mama is going to work now.
She gently rubbed her son's head and leaned to give him a kiss on the his rosy cheek.
suzy
you should go now, Candice.I'll take care of Clark.
Suzy approached them and hold Clark's shoulders. The boy looked up and smile on her and she smile back. Candice saw the exchange of smile and it's really reassuring for her.
For Candice, she considered it as a blessing to have someone looking and taking care of her son while she works
Wearing her uniform, Candice came out of the staff room to start working
Candice
inner self voice: okay let's start earning money!
She greeted Mr. Tim on the counter
and her friend and coworker Jenny
Candice
Good morning, Jenny!
jenny
you finally came! I can not handle the work loads anymore! thank God you're here!
she smile helplessly to her overacting friend.
Holding the mune list and a note she approached the nearest table and happily greeted the two men sitting on it.
Candice
Good morning sir! Here's the menu blah blah blah blah.
Candice
inner voice: wow these two are handsome and seem to be rich. They both wear suits but then they also looks playboy. I should try my charm to them hehehe.
Mateo said coldly without looking on the menu.
red
Mine is Latte and of course a slice of double chocolate cake
The red hair man said with a charming smile while looking on Candice with interest.
red
inner voice: she's beautiful
Mateo noticed how Red checking the waitress.
He shook his head slightly and then turned to look at the waitress.
For Mateo, her beauty is just ordinary. Apart from the lipstick used there is no other makeup on the face. Well, the chest is not that blessed and the porcelain body is slim.
Red caught Mateo checking the waitress too.
Mateo curved his brow upward with a poker face.
red
Hahaha! c'mon brother. I caught you checking her too! don't deny it!
Meanwhile on the corner Mr. Tim was secretly watching the two young man.
they are the new owner of the place.
Tim was forced to sell the cafe due to a large gambling debt to that young lad.
Suddenly Red hair man call him
red
Mr. Tim! come here and join us!
Reluctantly, Tim approached the two lads with a forced smile.
Tim
I'm really sorry I didn't notice your presence. As you can see, there are many customers this morning and I do not expect the two of you to come here so early.
red
have a sit! don't be nervous we're not going to bite you
Candice approached the table with their order on the tray
Candice
thank you for waiting! here's your orde-.. !
The hot liquid spill on Mateo's pants!
Candice
I'm really sorry, sir!
Candice grab some tissue and try to wipe the coffee on the man's pant without thinking
mateo
wo-woah!! what the fvck are you trying do?
Mateo step backward with murderous look
red
pfft.... (holding his laughter)
Candice
I-im trying to-to help sir😥
as she looked down where exactly the coffee spill she soon realize what she done
Candice
inner voice: oh crap! 😳😖
Burned
Mr. Tim stand up with an angry face
Tim
you clumsy bitch! Look what you have done! You should start searching for a new job!
He shouted and every people present hear him.
Candice
inner voice: search of new job?
Fear appeared on her face
red
Mr. Tim don't humiliate her here. It's not a big deal at all. Right, Mateo?
He looked at his friend and saw how grim his appreance is.
red
inner voice: ow boy! Don't tell me he got burned down there?🤔😆
mateo
inner voice: not a big deal? Grrr
Candice
It was an accident Mr. Tim. Please, don't fire me.
She pleaded tears start to form on her eyes.
red
we won't fire you miss. Hold your tears.
red
Inner voice: I can't stand watching a beautiful woman cry
mateo
if you don't want to be fire, compensate me then.
He said and walked out Red follow him.
Candice
What? He-he's the new owner? Mr. Tim yo-you...
Mr. Kim smile bitterly
She left him alone in the office. Her face was defeated now she really need to find a job as soon as possible.
Candice
inner voice: even I didnt spill the coffee on him we all get dumped in the end. Sigh.
Jenny approached her with a worried expression on her tan skinned face.
jenny
Candice, are you okay?
Candice manage to stretch a smile on her face but it never reach her eyes
Jenny hugged and patted her back
Kate walked and watched them with hateful eyes
kate
so when is your last day, Candice?
Candice and Jenny inner voice: here comes the villian🙄
Candice
well, we're all gonna leave this place soon...
She narrowed her eyes to Candice and Jenny got confused too.
Red was on the sofa flipping maganize.
Mateo got out from his room wearing a new pair of clothes.
His face was gloomy.
He joined his friend on the living area.
red
how's your little buddy down there?
He asked without remorse.
mateo
Shut up! She gonna compensate me!
Red reaction was shocked and suprise.
red
you got burned down there?
He asked holding himself to laughed on his friend face
Mateo read him and grabbed a pillow and throw it on Red.
red
hahaha ow Bro I feel sorry for your buddy hahaha
Inspite of his warning Red laughed his heart out
red
hahaha how could you ****** that now? Hahaha
He was embarrassed because of that waitress. He gonna make her pay for this!
Tim conduct a meeting regarding to the new owner.
glenn
Mr. Tim when will they take over?
Tim
I will inform all of you when we discuss this matter and i will try my best to asked him to give you all a chance to search for a new job
They heard a sound of door got open and close all eyes glance behind them.
mateo
do you all mind if we joined the meeting?
Tim
Mr. Zen we won't mind actually we're discussing about you taking over the cafe.
Mateo walked forward to Tim and start discussing his plan about the cafe to everyone.
Meanwhile at the back Red was standing behind Candice. His eyes are scanning the healthy bumper she have.
Glenn noticed how Red checking Candice from his peripheral view.
glenn
inner voice: Damn pervert!
kate
Mr. Zen, you're saying we can stay here and work for you?
Her sweet voice is like a purring cat in Mateo's ears.
mateo
You got it right, darling! But there will be a huge changes. This place will go on renovation and anyone who chose to stay will under go on a training coz I hate incompetent employee
He looked at candice as he was saying those words
He continue explaining and answering every question until no one dare to ask more.
Tim was surprised though he knew Zen family is one of the richest family on A City but he never expect that this young Zen is really have a potential in business.
mateo
meeting adjourned but you... stay.
jenny
I'll wait you outside
Jenny whisper on Candice's side then left.
mateo
come here! I won't bite you.
She walked towards him reluctantly. Red approached their table too.
Mateo put price tag on the table and look directly at Candice
mateo
that's the price tag of my pants
Trembling hand picked up the tag and her eyes scanned it
Candice
shook! How come a single pants worth that much?! Is that made of gold?
She said without even minding her words
Candice
inner voice: even if I give him my savings it won't cover that much
red
I can pay for it but...
red
c'mon brother she can't afford to compensate you
mateo
don't act like a knight in shining armour
Red put his arms on Candice shoulder
red
I'll pay my brother then You'll be my girlfriend for a month. What do you think Candice? It's a win-win..
Candice
He-hehe that's really nice of you sir but I won't accept that
Candice head: that's really tempting but won't do any good on my part. sigh
red
What? oh c'mon how can you turn me down so easily? think about it ...
mateo
bring your *** out of here Red before I kick your ***.
Red leave them obediently.
Candice
I don't have such huge amount of money sir hand me the pants and I washed it. I promise I won't leave any spot of dirt on it.
mateo
even though the stain is gone the quality of the fabric will never be the same. That pants of mine is a designer piece so it really costy
Candice
here is all the money I have. Though it's not enough please accept it!
She put a card on the table and Mateo picked it then put in his wallet.
mateo
inner voice: it will do for now but... you gonna pay me for what you've done to my buddy down there
Drink
Candice can't stop sighing just thinking of give all her saving to that man
jenny
hey stop sighing you making me worried
She let out a deep sigh again
Candice
Sorry Jen. I just can't help it
Clark give him a warm welcoming hug
Candice
I missed you so much baby. Why aren't you sleeping yet?
Clark helped her bring her bag and rush inside.
She heard some noise inside.
male voice: let her see me. She won't suspect us doing wrong.
Candice saw them in front of the television with Clark on the man's lap
suzy
Sis Candice this is John my boyfriend sorry I let him in
John
Good evening Sis Candice
John head: she's really pretty
suzy
John now that Sis Candice is here to look after Clark lets leave now. Bye bye baby Clark see you tomorrow!
Betty kissed Clark on his Rossy cheek and John patted the boy head and leave.
She didn't expect Suzy letting her boyfriend stay inside Candice's place
In Tim's Cafe everyone was busy packing things. It was the last day of their work with Mr. Tim everyone has a gloomy face except Kate who is so lively asking Mr. Tim if Mr. Zen will be there today
kate
Mr. Tim is Mr. Zen gonna stop here later today?
Tim
I got a call from his secretary that someone will be here to look after us
Hearing that Kate shoulder dropped and continue packing things in the box.
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