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.

their IDs, Anthea continued, “Ladies, we offer a salary 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 p.m. If that

felt that the restaurant industry was tough work and

$500 a month over other places, the girls immediately

“Great.”

Anthea also took on Agre, a lady

many employers, so when she

start today! Don’t worry about paying me for

“Agre, you can call me Ann. Go get your health check today, and then come in to

nodded before adding, “I’ll

the same street was

when another shop owner, Daisy, dropped by for

seat!” Fanny quickly

a piece of work! When her main gig tanked, she had the gall to encroach on your turf! I

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

family you mentioned?” Daisy

Fanny nodded.

business doing?” Daisy asked