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.

of $3,000 a month. Shifts start at 10 a.m. You’ll get an hour break at noon, and then it’s back to work until 10

wage in Cloudcrest was $2,500, but Anthea felt that the restaurant industry was tough work and deserved a little extra.

they’d be making an extra $500 a month over other places, the girls immediately agreed, “That sounds perfect! We’ll

“Great.”

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

away by many employers, so

today! Don’t worry about paying me

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

“I’ll come back in the morning.”

the same street was Snacktastic

shop owner, Daisy, dropped by for a

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

main gig tanked, she had the gall to encroach on your turf! I saw a

and Anthea took over her old joint.

they the Yeager family you

Fanny nodded.

doing?” Daisy asked curiously.