Episode 5: Papito's Cuisine
Val saw a vacancy post at a restaurant named Papi cuisine. Entering the restaurant, he was greeted with a nice aroma that seemed to be coming from the kitchen. On the left side of the room were customers waiting for their order, while some were devouring the meal in front of them happily.
At the front desk sat a middle aged man looking bulky and handsome. He looked like the boss in charge of this place. Val walked closer to him with a smile ready to try her luck in securing a job.
Papito
Owner of Papito cuisine
Crazy old man, married to 3 women but Flora is his favorite, treats his workers like family
Despise Old Joe and Cici
Papito
How can I help you today? (Professional smile)
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Ah…nothing much…. I saw the vacancy outside and I’m here to apply…
Papito
Oh that?…..That’s old….one of my boys forgot to remove the sign
Papito
(face the kitchen with a note and shout)……two orders for table 3
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Um boss.…. I don’t mind any job available…… can you just hook me up with anything?
Papito
Well….I’m sorry kiddo… no job available here…... You might want to try looking next door (pointing to the next shop)
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
(Val in her head: Are you kidding me….. Leave a restaurant for a boutique?…. Hell no!….. I can eat at the restaurant but I can’t eat clothes🤷♀️)
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Look boss….. I know there are other shops but I really really wanna work here…… Even if it’s just to wash plates or mop the floor….. or help with serving…… I don’t mind
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Anything….. Just hook me up…… Alright 🙏🥹
Papito
(Look up and scan val up and down)…… What’s your name fella?❄️
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Tino…. My name is Tino
Papito
Hmmm….. follow me❄️
(He opened the door that joined the front desk to the kitchen and entered with Val)
Papito
Hey listen up boys! ❄️ (Shouting at the guys in the kitchen)
Papito
This fella here is Tino…… (pointing at val)….. he’ll be joining the kitchen starting today….
Papito
(Turn towards the chef) He’ll be in charge of washing the dishes….. make sure you supervise him
Papito
(turns to Tino)…… you’ll be getting 10 dollars per hour.….. careful with the dishes or you won’t get a penny🥶
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
(bow)…… Thank you boss….. I’ll be extra careful ☺️
Papito
Whatever……. (went back to his post)
Jace
Yo rookie!…… (walk towards Tino smiling)….. what’s the name!
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Name is Tino
Jace
Tino?…… Is that like a nickname or something
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Full name is Valentino….. but I prefer Tino
Jace
Hmm…… Valentino…… that’s a nice name….. I’m Jace 🤝
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Nice to meet you Jace 🤝
Jace
You’ve got a pretty face for a boy…..you know…. Tino….. (licking his lips)😏
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
(Ugh…. Fucking pervert😒)
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Guess I’m lucky than you 😏….(Shrug)….. Don’t let your girl meet me or she might dump ya 😉
The other guys made a ooooh sound
Jace
You’ve got a sharp tongue too huh?…… I’m starting to like this fella😁
Fred
Well…… I like him already 😁
Bullock
Seriously…… I thought he’s some innocent sissy because of his face 😄
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Me?…… Nahhh….. Don’t let the face fool ya bro😌
Bullock
Yh…. I can see that you sly fox😂😂
Bullock
My name’s Bullock…… the guys call me Bull (shaking Tino)🤝
Fred
And I’m Fred….. nice to meet ya Tino 🤝
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Nice to meet you guys
Fred
Ahh….. That’s Chris over there…. (whispering while pointing to a tan guy cutting veggies)
Fred
Careful around him…… that guy’s got anger issues
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Oh…. I see🤨
Chef Joe
(Shouting) Don’t you guys have work to do…… or you want to do introduction all day?❄️
Jace
Talk later Tino….. this old man is angry because it’s rush hour😉
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
No problem (nod)
The guys murmured while going back to their chores
Chef Joe
And you pretty boy……(pointing at Tino)❄️
Chef Joe
grab the sponge and wash…. or do I have to teach you how to wash dishes?💢🥶
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Sorry chef😗
Chef Joe
Tsk…..Sorry for yourselves💢 (walk away)
Baddie System
(Appear)…. I don’t like the chef guy…… he’s too grumpy 😤
Author
(Only Val can see the system because it’s connected to her mind)
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Try cooking for hours if you won’t be grumpy too….. (pick an apron and wear it)
Baddie System
Hmph 😤…… what’s so hard about cooking…… I can cook 10 times of these dishes in minutes
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
(snickers) pfft… bluff!😏 (go towards the mountain of dirty plates)
Baddie System
Hey! I’m not bluffing 😠
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
(sarcastically)…..Yh… yh….I know you’re not….. (Make soap and water for washing)
Baddie System
Hmph….. I’ll show you what I can do!😡
Baddie System
Ding! Unlocking fast finger lvl.2
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
System….. what are you doi….(hand start moving fast picking and washing the dishes quickly)
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
(Shocked) What the fuck?
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
I hope nobody saw that…… (looks back to see others doing their work)
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Phew….. that was sudden
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
System… what the fuck are doing…. What if someone saw that?💢
Baddie System
So what if they saw you 💁♀️…….. It’s not like you’re doing something bad😤
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
That’s abnormal you know……
Baddie System
Whatever (rolls eye)
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Tsk… stupid system…. 😤
Tino finished his job quickly that night without mistakes like a pro and it’s time to clock off work…… he removed his apron, hanged it and went to the front desk to meet the boss.
Papito
(On a call)……. You can bring the goods by 5 in the morning.….. my boys will offload them. 📞
Voice
Alright Papito, see you tomorrow…. 📞
Papito
Yeah bye….. (hang up and saw Tino)
Papito
Hey pretty face…… (folding arms on his chest showing his muscle)😁
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Hey boss☺️
Papito
Heard you did well today……. I’m surprised you didn’t break anything 😁
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Well…… I’ve got magic fingers 😉
Papito
(Throw his head backwards while laughing)…… Hahaha 😆…...he’s a funny guy too
Papito
Well…. it’s good to have one more guy here…. work is getting hectic lately….
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Oh really?
Papito
Yeah….. thanks to Flamingo club, some rich guys are coming to the slum frequently
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Wow…. that means I can stay?😃
Papito
Yep, you got yourself a golden ticket….. welcome onboard rookie😁
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Yes! (Punch the air happily) 🕺
Papito
(Open the drawer and bring out an envelope)….. Here’s your first pay. 😊
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
(Collect the envelope and open it)
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
1…2..5..10..15..30…40…. Wow…. Sweet… Thank you boss (bow)😁
Papito
You’re welcome….. There’s a staff quarter at the back….. you can sleep there tonight since it’s late already.
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
(Staff quarters?…… hard pass!… those guys might find out my secret and that’s bad considering how things work in this jungle) 😐
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
Ah… don’t worry boss, my place is not that far….. I’ll make sure to resume work early tomorrow…. (Scratch head)
Papito
Okay, your call…… We open by 9.am, but make sure you’re here early….
Lily/Val/Tino/FL
🫡 Sure boss, see you tomorrow (wave and leave)
Papito
Such a lively lad….. Reminds me of my young self.😊
Author
Bonjour amigos ☺️….. so I’ll be doing a some character intro in the next episode
Author
Though I’ve been busy with other things….. I’ll still continue updating the story☺️
Author
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