Hidden Heart: A Saga Of Redemption

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[While Victor was taking orders, from some other customer he asked something after giving order.]

Customer: Are you new here? I'm regular here but I've never seen you before.

Victor: (behind the mask) Yeah, newbie.

[Amelia came out from the kitchen with a tray of pastries and coffees to serve others and overheard the conversation. After serving she came to that person.]

Amelia: (smiling) Actually, he's the owner of the 'Wild Beans'.

[The customers looked surprised and then began to appreciate Victor's generosity.]

Customer: That's impressive! It's rare to see an owner working so hands-on. Great!

[Victor, slightly embarrassed but pleased, nodded in acknowledgment. Amelia, in her mind, felt a warmth because, for the first time, this introvert was facing so many people together.]

Amelia: (thinking) Maybe there's more to him than I thought.

Victor: (smiling at the customers) Thank you. I just want to make sure everything runs smoothly.

[The customers continued to compliment him as they enjoyed their pastries and coffee. Victor, though still slightly flustered, felt a sense of accomplishment.]

[After the lunch rush, Amelia went to the main door and flipped the sign to indicate the cafe was 'CLOSED' for the afternoon. She grabbed her tiffin box from her bag and decided to head out to the garden area for some fresh air. On her way, she noticed Victor's cabin door was slightly ajar, but he was nowhere in sight. Curiously, she gently knocked on the door.]

Victor: (from inside) Come in.

[As he asked her to come in she pushed the door a little bit and peeped through the door and discovered sitting behind his desk, leaned back the chair with his eyes closed which evident his exhaustion. He was maskless now and also he had removed his apron. She stepped inside quietly, smiling at him.]

Amelia: (smiling) Hey it's lunch time. (Softly) Please come outside.

Victor: (still closing his eyes) You carry on. I'll have later.

Amelia: Victor Stark, breaks are important. You can't keep running on fumes. Come on, it'll be worth it.

[Victor opened one eye and gave her a tired look.]

Victor: I'm really okay, Amelia. I just need a few more minutes.

[Her expression turned thoughtful for a moment.]

Amelia: (sighing) Okay.... If you don't come out, then I'll have to skip my meal also. (Dramatically) Huh.... Whatever.

Victor: (again opened one eye) What are you trying to say?

Amelia: (carelessly) I don't try to say anything.

[Immediately she cooked something and as a result suddenly scrunched her belly and screamed.]

Amelia: Ahhhhh (Dramatically pretending) !!

Victor: (fearfully burst to stand) Whh..... What happened to you?

Amelia: (pretending) My.... My stomach... Maybe it's craving for something.

[Soon he realised that he was tricked by her. But this time he chuckled a little.]

Victor: (coldly) Is that a threat?

Amelia: (playfully winked at him) It's a promise.

[With a reluctant sigh, Victor pushed himself.]