May I paint you

02

Chapter Two

I have to love work right? No, I want to put my two weeks in and not even come in for them. I can't do that though I have bills to pay and if I keep putting money down for these art competitions I'm not going to get anywhere in life. I mean it's not the worst job being a barista. However I would definitely go the rest of my life without someone yelling at me because their hot coffee is too hot or too cold. I have to open tomorrow so no sleep here I come. Alarm 4:30am get up, get ready, leave my apartment at 5:15am, show up at work at 5:45, clean, unlock doors at 6am, wait for people to show. It's already 7am but I've only done five or six orders so it's going to be a slow morning. I started doing the dishes that were left by the closers and the ones I just made dirty.

The bell on the door went off "Hi welcome in i'll be with you in one second." "Okay, thank you take your time!" A woman said walking over to the register. I know that voice. Who is that girl though? I dried my hands and walked over to register there she was Son Cheayoung and with her Park Yong.? "Venus I didn't know you worked here!" the woman said "Yeah I do what are you guys doing here? Together as well are you guys friends or something?" "Yeah well after you guys left me at the restaurant and I finally woke up from getting yelled at. I saw that Chaeyoung over here left her wallet so I took it to her." Yong said to me as well as side eyeing Chaeyoung. "Then we gave each other our info and we talked and went out once a week since the competition so what like three weeks?" Chaeyoung mentioned "Went out? Like are you guys-" NO they both interrupted me and said at the same time. "Oh okay damn sorry." I said putting my hands up defending myself, the bell rang again and a small group of people came in. Hello, welcome in, I'll be right with you. I told the group they nodded and got in line talking to each other. Okay, what can I get you guys? I asked the two of them just standing there I'll get a large iced coffee with two vanilla and two sugar. Chaeyoung said I think she has to be stalking me because that's what I get. I can't let her see how that freaks me out. Okay and you? I asked Yong. I'll have some green tea please. He paid and left a very generous tip safe to say it's daddy money, however, i'm not complaining with a nice tip. I took the next couple of people and started making all the drinks. I walked out from behind the table and handed everyone their drinks.

"Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions or concerns." I smiled and went to walk away when my hand was grabbed. "Actually I have a question." The woman I just severed said I turned and made eye contact with her she quite pretty. "Yes of course" I said talking my hand away "You see the woman over there."- she was pointing to Chaeyoung "give her this." She handed me a letter as well as a tip. "Have a lovely day... Venus." She walked away and left... how did she know my name? I don't have a name tag nor have I ever met her before... "Here. Take this." I handed the envelope to Chaeyoung. "What's that?" Yong asked going to grab it, however, Chaeyoung grabbed it first. "It's my letter to remind me to pay rent." "Oh- oh-oh" Yong and I said at the same time. "Welp that sucks." I announce, and then walked away. "That's a bit rude Venus!" Yong yelled "lower your voice you are inside!" Chaeyoung said hitting him. It's funny how they managed to get so close so soon. Reminds me of that girl what was her name? I wonder if I'll ever meet her again. Back to work... I keep making orders and taking them.

I can't help but look at the two my competitors and see them laughing. I can't help but analyze the way when he laughs he waves his arms around like he's crazy and when she does, she covers her mouth trying to be polite. When she drinks she holds the cup with both hands and closes her eyes as if she is really taking it In. They're talking and taking notes. She has read pens and yellow notes. He has a computer. It's odd seeing people that I know in a room as if I never met them before. Neither one of them looked at me or even looked like they're saying my name. The reason I love coming to work is for this very reason. Seeing people in life gives me so much creative power I take notes during the day. Might be a little weird but we all do stuff that's odd. I draw people I see so I make it better when I get home and make another masterpiece in my own kitchen. And yet it's weird seeing them two. talking. being themselves.