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.

a.m. You’ll get an hour break at noon, and

that the restaurant industry was tough work and deserved a little

a month over other places, the girls immediately agreed, “That

“Great.”

took on Agre, a lady to help with dish washing

She had been turned away by many employers, so when she found out Anthea

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

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

adding, “I’ll come back in the morning.”

same street

when another shop owner, Daisy, dropped by

in, have a seat!” Fanny quickly scooped some

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

infuriating! I get sick just thinking about her! And that clueless Carole and Anthea took over her old joint.

the Yeager family

Fanny nodded.

business doing?”