Life In The Big Apple

seeing a familiar face

Stef's: POV
After Lena and I dropped the girls off at school
We headed to Tasty treats. Today Lacey's aunt would be flying in to pick her up, hopefully Emory didn't have any issues with Lacey last night. Lena and me were both worried about handing Lacey over to one of our staff
Emory jumped on the opportunity to help us out
She's one of our loyal workers. Emory always comes to work with on time, Chris is doing an excellent job as well
Asia tries her best. We're not sure what happened to the other three people we hired, they were on the schedule to work. Lena and I talked about it last night. We decided where satisfied with the three employees that are working at the bakery, Lena still needs somebody to help prep in the kitchen. Until we find a chef assistant, Lena will have
to continue to work on her own until we find a replacement, which means Lena would have to work longer hours. Making all the desserts on her own
She's done it before, l have faith in her abilities
Lena wouldn't be home as much. I suggested she should hired her mother, she said she would have to think about it. Lena didn't dismiss my suggest, l think it would solve our problem, plus Dana is a wonderful cook. Dana will have to take orders from Lena, which means Lena would Dana's boss. Dana's retired from her job, plus Stewart still works part time, we just pulled up to the bakery. The crew is all here. Ready for another exciting day at Tasty treats
Lacey and Emory were to engrossed in there conversation
to notice that we stood five feet Away from them, everyone greeted us good morning, Lacey saw Lena
Her whole face lit up like her Christmas tree. Ms. Lena your here, Lacey said. Hi Lacey how are ya Lena replied
I turned off the alarm and the six of us went inside
Lena turns on the lights. Chris Emory and Asia walk towards the back, to get clock in. Lacey sat at the table drawing in her sketch book, l went over to her
Hey Lacey what can I get for you for breakfast this morning. Stef asks Lacey, I'll have a strawberry banana smoothie, with a chocolate chip muffin. Lacey States
Coming right up. Stef replied, Stef gave Chris Lacey's order. For a large smoothie, l went in the back to get a plate, Lena was in her office on the computer. Hey love what's up. Lena asks me, have you decided on having your mom come in and help out until we find you a assistant chef, Stef asks Lena. Honey why are you pushing the issue with my mother to come here and work
Did she say anything to you about wanting to pitch in
Lena asks Stef. No she didn't Stef replies, l've been working in this field for years now. I don't think having my mother come here and work isn't such a good idea
I'm gonna put an ad in the News paper, for an assistant
Don't worry this won't take me away from home and our family. Cause I know that's what you were worrying about
Lena says to Stef, baby l just want you traveling alone myself. Stef says to me, l take a deep breath before responding. If l bring my mother on board your gonna have to come in the bakery everyday with me. Cause you mom can bit much at times, Dana Adams likes to be in control of everything. She can't come here giving orders
She's going to have to keep her opinions to herself
Lena said, oh before I forget to tell you. We got an order
to make a dozen of pink and purple cupcakes it's for a birthday party, here's the form Stef hands me the slip
I looked it over. And see the customer wants it done
By the following week, l write it down on my schedule
Ms. Lena and Ms. Stef Lacey's aunt is here and asking for you both Chris says to us, thanks Chris could you please tell her we'll be there in a few minutes Lena informs Chris we will continue this discussion later at home Lena States
Stef and I head out the door. I grab my keys and lock my office door, we head up to the front. Stephanie Foster is it really you the blonde headed woman says to my wife
I'm trying to figure out how this complete stranger knows my Stefanie. Oh my God Amanda how the hell are you
Excuse forgive where are my manners Amanda this is my wife Lena and Lena this is Amanda we worked in SUV together. Stef says to me, it's so nice to meet you
Lena said, so what have you been up to lately
When I came back from vacation Ross told me
You had, l question a young woman with the same last name as you Amanda States. Was her name Callie
Stef replied, l think so Amanda Stated. So Lacey is your niece, Lena asks Amanda. Yeah she is Amanda
Lena didn't feel it was appropriate to the young girls business out in the open. So she didn't go into the conversation further, l appreciate everything you done for Lacey. I haven't seen her in a couple of years we're did you guys meet at Amanda asked Lena. I feel like we should have this discussion out in the open, l think Lacey should be the one to tell you, l don't feel like it's my place
to speak on the matter. Lena said, l brought us a room
Amanda tells Lacey, we're leaving for thing in the morning. Say thank you to Stef and Lena
Amanda informed Lacey, auntie l already did already
Lacey sassy Amanda. I hope you too have a safe trip back to San Diego California, Lena replied.