#Chapter 60: Harmony
I’m standing over a steaming pot of ragù, stirring as I listen to the sizzle and pop of ingredients melding
together in culinary harmony.
The kitchen is a whirlwind of activity, the dinner rush in full swing. But amidst the orchestrated chaos, a
discordant note strikes my ears. It’s John, my head chef, talking to another member of the kitchen staff.
“The guy just can’t get it together,” John grumbles. “It’s like he’s deficient or something. Honestly, why
Abby even hired him of all people is beyond me.”
I immediately recognize that he’s talking about Karl. I would normally be bothered by this sort of talk to
people’s faces, but today is Karl’s day off, which makes the conversation even more inappropriate.
And despite what I think about Karl, it’s not cool to be talking behind a coworker’s back. Especially not
in my kitchen, where I value respect.
“I swear,” John continues, oblivious to the fact that I can hear him, “he’s a downright jackass. And he
can’t follow directions to save his life. Hell, my kid was watching that one movie the other night, what’s
it called… Alice in Wonderland. He reminds me of Tweedledee. Now all we need is a Tweedledum.”
John bursts out into laughter, clearly amused by his own jokes. No one else laughs; maybe because
they’ve realized that I’m right here, listening to every word.
I’m well aware that Karl is still new to the restaurant business, still trying to acclimate to the hierarchy
and flow of the kitchen. But we all started somewhere, and the last thing he—or any of us—needs is a
colleague undermining him behind his back.
With a sigh, I delegate the sauce to someone else and wipe my hands on a kitchen towel.
“John, could you come into my office for a moment?”
His face pales a fraction, as if he knows he’s been caught. “Erm… Sure, Abby,” he responds, his voice
edged with trepidation.
Once we’re behind the closed door of my office, I sink into my chair. I watch John as he hesitates,
clearly uncomfortable, before taking the seat across from me.
the issue with Karl?” I cut
Abby, he
he can get downright belligerent when anyone tries to
fold my arms over my chest, feeling a
lived it. Karl is an Alpha, and there’s no doubt about it. But
when he’s not even around
restaurant since we opened,” I say
not here to defend themselves.
this establishment.”
at my words. “I understand that, Abby. It
reply, my voice firm. “I don’t want you making a bad impression on the
This isn’t one of those restaurants where it’s a free-for-all.
everyone else. Got
nods solemnly. “I get it, Abby. I do. I’ll
gotta do something about Karl. He’s
how to
you have with
replies, his voice tinged with
I say, gesturing to the door. He nods, stands up, and exits
alone with my thoughts.
back in my chair, my mind racing. The atmosphere in the restaurant,
a finely tuned instrument.
to the head chef, plays an important role.
entire composition, and right now, we’re on the
dissonance.
concerns, even if I don’t appreciate the way he’s expressed them. Karl
struggling to fit into our tightly
willing to learn, two qualities that can’t
a heavy sigh escaping my lips. The confined space
with unresolved tension. Deciding I need a break
walk out
chatter and clinking dishes serves as a momentary distraction from
way through the maze of tables and servers, I find Ethan by the
always, he seems to be in his element,
effortless.
a minute?” I ask, forcing a
up?” he
gesturing toward the pile
end of
over a bunch of cloth napkins
we start rolling silverware, I can’t help but feel a bit more grounded. There’s something
simple, repetitive action, a contrast to the complicated people issues
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