#Chapter 41: Sparks Fly
Abby
Pushing the restaurant’s door open, I’m immediately enveloped by the scent of fresh bread and
brewing coffee.
The day beckons, promising a hustle that I’m both dreading and anticipating. Each wooden table is
adorned with a fresh bunch of flowers, the gentle hum of the morning preparations playing softly in the
background.
“Morning, Abby!” Jake, my ever-efficient waiter, calls out, balancing a tray of fresh pastries on his palm.
His smile reaches his eyes, but there’s an underlying tension behind his gaze. Word travels fast, and
I’m sure the staff knows about the disaster that was last night.
From behind the bar, Chloe shoots me a sheepish grin. I narrow my eyes at her, knowing that she likely
blabbed to someone, but I can’t stay mad at her.
“Hey, Jake,” I reply, forcing brightness into my voice, trying to shake off the remnants of sleep and the
emotional hangover.
Daisy joins Jake, her apron already smudged with the morning’s work. “Need a coffee?” she asks, a
knowing glint in her eyes.
“Wouldn’t say no to that,” I respond with a weary chuckle.
She swiftly moves to the espresso machine, her hands practiced and sure, and within moments I’m
cradling a warm cup of comfort. The aroma alone gives me the pick-me-up I desperately need.
“Thanks, Daisy. Oh, and get a new apron from the back before customers start coming, alright?”
“Sure thing, boss!”
The warmth of my office is a welcome reprieve from the bustling chaos of the restaurant. I step inside,
immediately relishing the sense of solitude it offers.
My small haven is dimly lit, decorated with tasteful artwork and an impressive array of certificates that
vouch for my culinary skills. Yet, right now, they feel like mere props to a play that’s become all too real.
Sliding the door shut, I exhale a long, deep sigh. My feet carry me to the plush leather chair behind my
oak desk. As I sink into it, every muscle in my body seems to let go of the tension it’s been holding
onto. My temples throb, a painful reminder of the tears and restless tossing of the previous night.
Yet, there’s a silver lining to my gloomy clouds. My restaurant. My sanctuary.
The windows filter in a golden hue, casting
The melodious chatter of customers combines with
both
the restaurant with
famous blueberry
stack of paperwork—invoices, supplier orders, and the like.
no one ever romanticizes,
it’s all a testament to the world I’ve built brick by brick, dish by
my thoughts. My gaze flickers up to find Karl’s familiar face peeking through
bubbles up; I was
don’t want to look him in the eyes,
I see the takeout coffee cup in his
chair opposite me. “Do you need something,
slight smile, he places the coffee on my desk. “Thought you might need
at him, a teasing smirk playing on my
all set, but thanks.”
silent acknowledgment of our shared moment in
you after last night,” he
to talk
about it.
Karl’s gesture. His concern feels genuine, a
pitying glances others have been throwing my way sinceI
“Just another bump in the
his gaze softening. “True. But if you ever need to
rant, I’m here.”
chuckle from me. “Thanks.
moment, as if weighing his
a hand, cutting him off. “Let’s not, okay? I appreciate the concern, but I’d
a brunch crowd
smile. “Alright, boss lady. Let’s get
…
pale.
fever.”
be one of our busiest days of the week
nightmare. “Is he okay?”
think so, but he didn’t look
be out for a
my other line cooks, overhears, his face
We’re fully booked tonight.”
breath. “We adapt. That’s all we can
trying to figure out a solution. That’s when I spot Karl
caught up in his task, but he’s the only other pair of
“Karl!”
up, eyes scanning the kitchen before settling on me. “Something
kitchen,” I state, my tone allowing no room for
if hoping to find an escape route.
clarify. “You can chop,
warily. “Sure, but are you sure
reply
takes a deep breath, adjusting the bandana he’s started wearing when doing
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