New Normal (GxGxG)

Chapter 1

One year later

Maya's POV

After a challenging Thursday morning with the twins, I park my car in front of the restaurant. I definitely need a strong cup of coffee to get me through the day.

The twins didn't sleep well last night and when they can't sleep then mommies also can't sleep.

Jonah was up at around twelve because his blanket got stuck in the crib. Then one hour later Riley was thirsty. Around four o'clock they both were just crying and we struggled to get them back to sleep.

It was one of the worst nights in a while.

I grab my bag and quickly walk to the side of my car. I ordered new chef's jackets and I'm actually really excited to wear it today. I'm not staying for the dinner rush but maybe I can get some cooking done during lunch. I'm too excited about wearing my new jacket and it doesn't count if I wear it without cooking.

I grab the box and wait for the door to close before I lock the car. Just as I step in front of the restaurant, the door opens up and one of my waiters is there to take the box from me.

"Thank you Logan. Just put it in the kitchen for me." I smile and follow behind him. "Oh and get me some coffee please?"

"Yes ma'am" he nods and disappear through the kitchen doors as I turn in another direction, going to my office.

I put my bag down and take a seat at my desk. I have a few orders to place before the weekend starts and I also asked everyone to help with some stocktake this week.

Every once in a while I do a big order of glasses, plates and cutlery. Some days go by where six plates would shatter into pieces on the floor and every time my jaw clenches a little tighter.

"Well, good morning Chef Woods"

"Good morning Captain Sullivan" I joke and he laughs as he takes a seat in front of my desk. 

"How is the family?" He asks me with a smile.

"Doing good, we had a rough night but hopefully tonight will be better" I smile and look down at the file in front of me.

"Are you all set for today?" He asks which makes me look up with a frown.

"You say that as if I should've prepared for something?" I ask in slight concern.

"You have a new chef today. She's ready for you in the kitchen" he slightly chuckles.

"Ah fuck" I sigh in realisation.

I totally forgot about the new chef coming in today. I have to observe her cooking and then decide where she will most likely survive in my kitchen.

"She's very nervous" he laughs. "But also very excited to meet you."

"I totally forgot about that" I groan with my head in my hands. "Uhmmm" I sit back and think. "I have to do these orders now, can you just place her in the kitchen please? I'll be right out"

"Okay" he chuckles and stands up.

"What's her name again?" I quickly ask.

"Lani Brown" he smiles but also shakes his head at my question.

I should've known that but a lot has happened this past week. It just slipped my mind.

"Thank you and Oh" I call on him and he stops by the door. "The new jackets are here, you can hand them out too, please?"

"Okay" he smiles and walks out the door.

"Please ask them to hurry with my coffee!" I yell after him and I hear a "okay" from down the hallway.