Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

"They had reservations, that's why they could get in."

Ruby inquired, with a hint of skepticism, "But aren't there two tables open inside?"

"The tables are reserved for other guests who will be arriving shortly."

Ruby, clinging to Xavier's arm, frowned with displeasure. "Xavier, I bet Josefina is behind this. She must have seen us coming to dine and deliberately kept us out." Xavier scoffed, "Does she think she owns the place or what? She can just do as she pleases?" Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

He addressed the waiter firmly, "I want to speak to your manager, now."

The waiter replied, "The manager is busy taking care of the owner's table and doesn't have a moment to spare."

Xavier and Ruby both felt the undertone of intentional provocation in the waiter's tone. "What do you mean by that? What kind of service is this?" Xavier demanded.

The waiter, standing his ground, said, "Sir, I'm just telling it like it is. If the manager doesn't attend to the owner properly, we're all out of a job. If I'm out of work, are you going to hire me and the rest of the staff?"

just went in-are they the

the owner's identity would be a breach of privacy, and I'm not about to get sued over it. Ma'am, we really are fully booked. Maybe you

and it would still be fully booked. The waiter muttered

was about to lose his temper when Ruby stopped him. "Let's drop it, Xavier. We can eat across the street. The

left with a

happiest. I've got a design competition coming up in a few

expression. "Don't worry, Ruby. Once my mom sees you shine, she'll

"That would be

I'll work on persuading my mom to accept you sooner," Xavier assured

knowing smile, each

and a

is really good," he commented. Josefina's brows arched with pride. "Of course, it's my recommendation. If you like it, we'll come here more often." It would be good for

lowered as she continued to

meal, Josefina glanced at the time-half-past eight. Her phone rang at that moment. It was Hattie calling. "Josie, are you coming back? Lena brought a man home, you should come and see." Hattie's voice was hushed, as if afraid of

assured her. Josefina too was curious to see the man Lena had brought

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