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.

noon, and then it’s back to work until 10 p.m. If that sounds good to you, get a health check done and you can start tomorrow.”

Cloudcrest was $2,500, but Anthea felt that the restaurant industry was tough work and deserved a

other places, the girls immediately agreed, “That sounds perfect! We’ll be here first thing

“Great.”

waitresses, Anthea also took on Agre, a lady to help with dish washing in the kitchen.

been turned away by many employers, so when she found out Anthea needed help,

worry about paying

me Ann. Go get your health check today, and then come in to work

adding, “I’ll come

the same street

inside, popping snacks, when another shop owner, Daisy, dropped by for

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

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 there

get sick just thinking about her! And that clueless Carole and Anthea took over her old joint. I warned them about Samia, but

family you

Fanny nodded.

doing?”