I Won't Fall For You | ✔️

▪︎\\Chapter Eight

"Did you see what the boss drove here this morning?" Akilah asked as we both cleaned the standing fridge together.

I did see what the boss drove and I was puzzled because he didn't seem too rich and plus, this business is slow.

"I saw. I wonder where he got the money from," I said before heading into the storeroom for the box juices and a few bottles of water.

"Perhaps he borrowed it from the bank," she said, helping me stock the fridge.

"I don't see why though. If it were me, I'd keep driving the car I had. Then I'd borrow the money to expand my business, maybe add another storey and serve a wider variety of meals. Maybe even have a bakery too," I replied with a small smile.

During my time working here, her personality was the top thing I admired about her. She was cool and easy to talk to. If persons spend more time smiling and being friendly to others, they wouldn't be grumpy and sulking all the time.

"Damn! I love the way you think. I wish the boss had brains like yours," she said with a small chuckle at the end.

"What's so funny?"

We both turned as I closed the fridge and saw a tall guy standing there with a pair of glasses pushed up on his forehead. He wore a sexy smile, though I noticed he wasn't looking at me.

"Jeff, I didn't know you were back in New York," Akilah said, walking over to his side. They started chatting, and I watched as he ran his fingers across her lips. I quickly turned away to give them some privacy.

I went to the back to see Nolan and Erin cooking away. Rocco wasn't here today which I was kind of thankful for. He's just too grumpy and it drains my energy.

"Vanessa, guess what?" Erin said eyeing Nolan for a second before looking back at me. Something was off because Nolan wasn't in the slightest happy and this was not necessarily him.

"What?" I asked looking at him.

"Nolan is going to be a daddy!" Erin replied. Nolan glared at him before leaving the kitchen. I didn't know what to say. I mean, it was none of my business.

"That's nice... but he doesn't look happy," I said, glancing at the clock on the wall. It was after ten in the morning and we still hadn't have a single customer.

"He's not happy because he doesn't love the girl. You see, Nolan's a player and I told him numerous times that he should stop. I just don't think it's right playing with girls hearts and now he has gotten one pregnant and her parents told him that if he doesn't marry her and accept the child, they will take him to court," Erin ranted, not leaving anything untold.

I let it all sink in.

This was a really sticky situation. Well, it was Nolan's problem and he has to decide what to do. I left the kitchen a few seconds later and went to sit on a stool. Akilah and the guy were nowhere in sight. I saw that she left her apron so she must have left the restaurant.

The bell rang, signaling that someone had entered. I looked up and was met with a pair of blue eyes that belonged to none other than Mordechai. I was surprised he had even noticed this place, rich people don't usually eat at local spots.

He stopped in his tracks when his eyes met mine. I held his gaze, matching the serious expression he was giving me. A few seconds passed before he slipped his hands into his pockets and began walking around the place, glancing here and there.

I didn't think he wanted to actually eat anything. So, you're telling me he only came in here to look around? He sat by the window before meeting my eyes for the second time. I turned my head away, proving that he was not worth my attention or time.