From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 104

the time Anthea finished her morning jog and got back home, the clock struck half–past

even

After a quick breakfast of scrambled eggs and toast, she and Carole made their way to the diner.

Carrying the lessons from yesterday, Carole had prepared twice as many dishes as the day before.

No sooner had they opened the door than customers began to trickle in.

Just as Anthea had predicted, they had more patrons than the previous day, keeping them on their toes until well past two in the afternoon before they could catch a moment of break.

During their brief respite, two young girls came in looking for a job as waitresses.

Anthea greeted them with a warm smile, “Would you mind showing me your ID, please?”

“Of course.” The girls handed over their IDs to Anthea.

One was named Sunny and the other Nana, both fresh–faced at 22.

start at 10 a.m. You’ll get an hour break at noon, and then it’s back

minimum wage in Cloudcrest was $2,500, but Anthea felt that the

over other places, the girls immediately agreed, “That

“Great.”

a lady

to town. She had been turned away by many employers, so when she found out Anthea needed

worry about paying me for today. Consider it free labor!”

Go get your health check

adding, “I’ll come back in the

same street

when another shop owner, Daisy, dropped by for

Come in, have a seat!” Fanny quickly scooped some

didn’t hesitate, nibbling on the snack as she spoke, “Samia is such a piece of work! When her main gig tanked, she had the gall to encroach on your turf! I saw a bunch of your regulars in

clueless Carole and Anthea took over her old joint. I warned them about Samia, but they

family you mentioned?”

Fanny nodded.

doing?” Daisy asked