Times were pretty rough for y/n. Life wasn't treating them okay. Until they met someone that changed their life. To the best? To the worst? Who knows...
A/N: Hi everyone, so basically I just had enlightenment, was bored, and wanted to write a story. So could you bare with me? I hope you like it and give it some love.
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New York, 2022
Life was getting more challenging, I just moved away from my parents' house and had the bravery to go to a big city like New York. Obviously, I couldn't afford a big house so I just lived in a small apartment (you know similar to what university students live in) with rent. Don't get me wrong, I adore it. It's convenient and I am one person. I love having a small space where it's easier to get cleaned. Plus I love decorating it and making it seem bigger and stuff.
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So, life was more challenging. I had to afford to pay my own rent. That's why I started working in a cafeteria nearby. The payment was pretty decent compared to where I was living (A/N: For instance..., I live in Greece and here service at cafeterias is like 3 euros per Hour...lol) . I also recently broke up with my ex, it was a hard break up she cheated and then blamed me for it saying "i thought you were cheating that's why I did it", huh...sweet right? One good thing that came out of all this is that i finally moved away from all this bullshit and i have a chance to build a better life for myself from scratch.
Y/N POV
Today is Monday, Mondays..can suck my a-. I woke up in a bad mood, overthinking literally drained me last night. But i had to get up, get dressed, and head to work. Today was the first time that i was gonna open the cafe alone. One good thing is that the place is not crowded, so it wasn't hard to serve and make coffee at the same time on your own. I got up brushed my teeth, washed my face, and then grabbed my black jeans and my black shirt, combined them with my favorite black vans and i was basically ready to go. My hair was short so i just put some water on them and some hair powder to get them fixed and i was done. The weather was so nice today, it was actually sunny, you could of course smell the wet road from yesterday's heavy rain but the smell combined so well when the sun came up. Besides the not-so-fresh air from the exhaust gases..it was...nice.
After a while, i got in the cafeteria and got it ready to open. Starting the coffee machine, fixing the chairs and tables, etc. I was ready to open. It is pretty quiet today. The time is 8:45 and no one is here. I spoke too soon cause the minute i said it some couple came in and sat on the table.
"Good Morning," i said from the counter and smiled at them. They smiled back saying good morning. And i headed toward them.
"Are you guys ready to order?" they nodded and told me their order.
After a while, some woman came into the cafe in a rush and went to the corner to sit down. She immediately opened her laptop and started working on something. Some kids with their parents came as well and the once quiet Cafe now is filled with yelling and grumbling. Did i mention that i hate families that bring their kids to a Cafe and just let them do whatever they want ?... If i didn't i am saying it now.
I choose to go first on the family to get rid of them first.
"Good Morning, are you ready?" i forcibly smiled at them. "Mom, mom , mom i want hot chocolate PLEEEEEASEEE," the little girl said grumbling to her mom and pulling her sweater. "One hot chocolate, orange juice, green tea, and iced coffee," the woman said quickly and i nodded saying thank you and headed to the other woman that was alone at the corner.
She was wearing all black and a hat. Don't get me wrong but people sitting at the corner wearing all black with hats are suspicious to me. Yes, i watched 'YOU'...that series creeped the hell out of me. "Good Morning," i said with a warm smile. "Good Morning" a raspy voice responded without giving me a look. She was too focused on the laptop. "Are you ready, or want me to come in a little bit?" i said and she hummed in question. "Oh, yeah. Sorry " she said and looked at me. As soon as she gave me a look my whole body stop responding. I immediately recognized her. Of course, she would wear a hat and would sit in the corner. She didn't want to be noticed by anyone or draw attention. She chuckled "Either you know me or i am really that scary in the morning without makeup on.."
She must be joking about the makeup part...she is literally gorgeous
"Uhm, hi. Yes, Hailee i know you" i giggled.
What was that awkward giggle for...get your shit together you awkward shit
"Shhh," she said placing her finger on her lips. I nodded "so, ma'am are you ready?" i continued, trying to act normally and professionally and not making this a whole fangirl moment.
She giggles again "ma'am? you have to be around the same age as me.." my throat got pretty dry from the anxiety. I took a deep breath to get my shit together. "I am trying to be professional here, and not literally lose my shit" i whispered and she giggled. "Okay Miss .." she paused and looked at my tag " ..Miss y/l/n" i shook my head softly laughing. "I would like some scrambled eggs and some hot tea of your choice," she said and gave me a warm smile. "Thank you very much " i smiled at her and in the middle of walking away i stopped and said "by the way you look pretty even without makeup " she smiled and mouthed thank you and a faded red color appeared on her cheeks.
Did just Hailee freaking Steinfeld blush from my compliment?..bye-
After a while, i served both of the tables i had left and then headed to clean the table from the couple that left.
"aw they left tips" i whispered to myself. As i was placing their mugs to my serving tray. The moment i started walking towards the counter one of the kids run to me with speed and threw all the mugs on me. The kid started crying like it was my fault and the mom came to me. "Could you please watch where you going? " she said with a raised voice. "Ma'am, your kid was running towards me and i am holding the tray how could have i seen it? " "Well you know there are kids in here so you should be more careful! " i took a deep breath trying not to get more mad than i am.
Keep it professional.
"I am sorry ma'am, it's not gonna happen again. " i put a fake smile on my face.
I HATE THE POLICY 'CUSTOMERS ARE ALWAYS RIGHT'
"Excuse me" Hailee's raspy voice filled the almost empty cafe. The mom and I turn to look at her. "I really don't think that it's okay to treat workers like that. She was polite enough to apologize for something that wasn't even her fault. You could just say to your kid to apologize instead or not let them run around, some of us here really try to work. I am not saying that i am bothered but i don't like having my tea while having some kid running around my table. "
Damn.
The mom was fuming but didn't say a thing. She grabbed her kid and sat down again. I cleaned up the broken mugs and went back to the kitchen to clean the rest of the glasses i had.
I knew Hailee was a sweetheart but i would never believe that she would talk to someone like that FOR ME? ...You know? It was like i was living my Wattpad life for a bit.
I got out of the kitchen to check if anyone came into the cafe and see if any of the costumers wanted to pay.
"Excuse me, can we pay you?" the mom said rolling her eyes at me. "Of course" I kindly said and walked toward her. "It's 12.5" I said and she handed me the money.
She didn't tipped me at all but I didn't care. I knew that she wouldn't. As soon as the family left , Hailee raised her hand. I walked toward her with a warm smile. "What can I do for you? " I said standing in front of her. "How much do I owe you love?" she smiled.
Damn my stomach with that nickname, what is wrong with me...
"It's 9,5$" i smiled while feeling my cheeks turn red. She gave me 15$ and while i was trying to give her the change. "Keep the change love" she said and smiled making me blush even more with the nickname. "Thank you so so much" i said giggling from the anxiety it caused me.
DUDE...YOU ARE EMBARASSING YOURSELF STOP.
"No need to thank me love, your service was amazing." she said and smiled at me. "Thank you, have a nice rest of the day Hailee" i softly said and gave her a warm smile.
As soon as i walked away she got up waved the last goodbye at me and left the cafe. New costumers came in and i went to take their order. Giving them their order , i then walked to Hailees table to clean it up. I noticed that she forgot her college jacket. I cleaned the table, took the plates and glasses and then carefully took her jacket to my other hand.
As i was walking towards the kitchen to leave the tray with the plates on the side i had that fangirl rush to take the jacket and smell it.
FUCK I AM WEIRD....JESUS CHRIST...Don't do it....don't...do....it....
I took a quick sniff of her jacket and...damn you could smell the white floral mixed with vanilla and citrus, it was a mix of too feminine but at the same time masculine aroma as well. I can't explain it. Damn i am a fucking weirdo. I will keep it here until she comes back to take it. She will notice its missing.
My shift was finally over , i was finally home. "Miss me?" i said to my bed with a big sigh.
After a while i fell asleep. Thinking of what the fuck happened today...damn...
A/N: Hi everyone, i am not at my best moments so i wanted to write a book to forget about my life. So here it is. Sorry for my English. Its not my first language bare with me. And have fun. Let me know if you like the chapter and if you want me to continue the story.
