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.

“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 sounds good to you, get a health check done and you can start

Cloudcrest was $2,500, but Anthea felt that the restaurant industry was

$500 a month over other places, the

“Great.”

on Agre, a lady to help with dish washing

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

I can start today! Don’t worry about

let out a gentle laugh, “Agre, you can call me Ann. Go get your health check today, and

adding, “I’ll

same street was Snacktastic

snacks, when another shop owner, Daisy, dropped by for a

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

main gig tanked, she had the gall

thinking about her! And that clueless Carole and Anthea took over

family you

Fanny nodded.

business doing?” Daisy asked