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.

get an hour break at noon, and then it’s back to

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

places, the girls immediately

“Great.”

also took on Agre, a lady to help with

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

can start today! Don’t worry about paying me for today. Consider it

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

adding, “I’ll

same street

another shop owner, Daisy, dropped by

a seat!” Fanny quickly scooped some

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

over her old joint. I warned them

Yeager family you mentioned?” Daisy inquired.

Fanny nodded.

doing?” Daisy