The Devil's Queen (UNDER MAJOR EDITING)

Chapter 9- First Day at Work

Naina and Aanya prepared themselves for their debut workday at "The Literary Latte" immediately after dropping Maya at the playgroup. They arrived at the café bright and early, ready to embrace their new jobs.

Aanya: (hyper) "Naina, I feel like I've had eight cups of coffee already, and we haven't even started!"

Naina: (grinning) "That's the spirit, Aanya! With this much enthusiasm, we'll have customers buzzing!"

Their boss, Priya, gave them a tour of the café and handed them their official uniforms.

Priya: (pointing) "Aanya, you'll be the coffee queen today. Naina, you're the book guru. Got it? and Aanya, as you'll be handling the coffee station. Remember, one scoop of coffee, not three, and don't forget to turn off the milk steamer when you're not using it."

Aanya: (playfully) "I'm ready to make the best coffee this café has ever seen! No pressure, right?"

Naina: (pretending to panic) "And I'll try not to turn the books into coffee filters! It's a wild world out there!"

Priya couldn't help but smile at their playful antics and wished them the best of luck for the day.

Their first customer approached the counter, and Aanya was ready to take their order.

Customer: (grinning) "I'll have a caramel latte, please."

Aanya: (feigning confusion) "Caramel...latte? Oh, you mean unicorn fuel with a dash of rainbow, right?"

Customer: (laughing) "Sure, let's go with that!"

Naina, on the flip side, was deeply committed to assisting a customer in their quest for the ideal book.

Naina: (enthusiastically) "In search of a romance novel, huh? How about 'Love in the Time of Espresso'?"

Customer: (chuckles) "Is that the one where the barista falls head over heels for a coffee bean?"

Naina: (bursting into laughter) "Well, not quite, but it's a steamy read that'll leave you brewing with excitement!"

As the day rolled on, Aanya tried her best not to make any coffee-related explosions while Naina helped customers find books that weren't coffee-stained.

Aanya: (whispering to herself) "One scoop of coffee, not three... One scoop of coffee, not three..."

Naina: (watching) "And no book-ninjas today, Naina. Stay focused!"

A customer approached Aanya's counter, and she confidently prepared a cappuccino.

Customer: (impressed) "Wow, that looks perfect!"

Aanya: (dramatic) "Perfection is my middle name!"

Naina: (joining in) "And I'm the book whisperer!"

Customer: (With a playful grin) "Hey, thanks a latte! By the way, can you brew up a dark romance novel for me too?" 😄📚

Naina: (With a mischievous twinkle in her eye) "Certainly! I'll whip up a book blend that'll have your heart racing faster than a caffeine overdose!" 😄📖❤️

Their comedic antics continued throughout the day, and they even got customers laughing along.

Naina: (grinning at Aanya) "You know, Aanya, we're not just barista and bookworm; we're comedians!"

Aanya: (laughing) "True that! We should consider stand-up gigs!"

Their hilarious day continued, filled with coffee mishaps, bookworm customers, and endless laughter. They might not have been experts on day one, but they were definitely the funniest barista and bookworm team in town.

Naina and Aanya couldn't wait to go home and tell Maya all about their crazy adventures at "The Literary Latte."

As the sun dipped below the horizon, Naina and Aanya were finally done with their shift at "The Literary Latte," their laughter and comedic mishaps leaving a lasting impression on the café's atmosphere.

They moved out with an air of accomplishment and exhaustion, ready to pick up their little helper, Maya, from the nursery.
A short drive later, they reunited with Maya, who had a tale of her own about the fantastic day she had spent with her new friends and colorful blocks.

Maya: (excitedly) "Guess what, Didi? Today, I built a tower taller than Mr. Teddy!"

Naina: (amused) "Wow, that's incredible, Maya! You're quite the architect."

Back home, they prepared a cozy dinner together, sharing stories of their day and savoring every moment as a united team – Team Awesome!
The villa felt warmer and more welcoming than ever, filled with laughter, adventures, and newfound friendships. They finally settled down in their pajamas, and as they lay in their beds, ready to drift into dreamland, their thoughts were filled with curiosity about the exciting adventures and hilarious escapades that awaited them . But what was awaiting them?

Only time would reveal the delightful surprises in store for Team Awesome. 

To be continued...