CELIA'S POV
"We got an Exclusive order this morning, Close up the Cafe by 2.30pm, Please ask the already seated customers to finish up and leave by 2pm, you will be in charge of the exclusive tables" Patrick said walking into the kitchen as I was sorting out orders.
I knew something was different immediately I got here. We sell only baked goods and drinks but there were chefs preparing intercontinental dishes we didn't serve.
I turned to Patrick looking confused.
"Why? When did we start getting exclusives? Why should I serve alone"
"The request was specific that you alone should serve them"
"How does this person know I work here?"
"You think too much Celia, this could be a recommendation after all you are my best staff"
I liked Patrick for this, he owned bake n bites Cafe, he in his 70's but barely looked over 60, He treated all his employees like family.
In no distant time. I found myself standing before a group of Sophisticated Women numbering at twelve. They all came in together
They didn't seem like the group of women who would eat here something smells fishy.
"Good Afternoon Mi ladies, I am Celia, your server. Can I start you off with drinks?"
"Coffee and two slices of Cheese Cake "
"How would you like your coffee ma?"
"Surprise me"
Looking at her she looked like the leader, she had this trickish grin plastered on her face. She was putting on a Cream Suit with her hair let down
I served 4 Ice coffees, 4 black coffees with milk and the rest with honey, I stood there waiting for me review, the ladies looked impressed except for her
"You could have done better" she said giving me a disgusted face, I fought to contain my emotions by smiling
"You are right ma, I would do better next time"
She looked taken aback by my agreement, she seemed to think I'd retaliate, but I was some what used to this.
"Bring out our order in an hour, you may go" she dismissed me like I was her personal servant, I nodded regardless and walked out
I was damn sure I hadn't served this rude woman. How she knew my name still baffled me, but regardless I was going to give them my best service, I needed the tip more.
I walked up to their table with their order in hand after an hour, I dropped my tray a little noisily making the entire table fall silent and give me a blank look
"Sorry for interrupting ma'am, you instructed that I should bring it in an hour"
"Did I say otherwise?" she said raising her brows slightly
"Sorry ma". this woman was weird, I dropped the remaining dishes including silver wares and turned to my heels
"And who is going to dish this?" I turned to see her leaning on the table and looking right at me.
I turned to look at the other women, hoping one of them would volunteer but they all kept quiet and stared at me.
I picked up a spoon and started dishing. I left them as they ate their food, some minutes later, Patrick walking to me as I stood in the kitchen playing game on my phone.
"They are done, please clear the table and check them out"
I sluggishly walked back to them and started clearing the table, piling all dishes onto he tray I had do I could take them out once.
I went to the register after i was done to pick up the check for their coffees and cheese cakes
"here's your check ma'am" I dropped it on the table to which she looked at and ignored me
"Ladies, you can go ahead, I'd follow soon" she said
They all started leaving one after the other as I stood waiting for her to pay me
"Sit" she said not looking at me
"Sorry ma, I am still on duty, I can't take a break yet"
"Your manager has given permission"
I looked over at Patrick who was at the counter now and he nodded at me, I took off my apron and sat down.
"You must be wondering what this is about" I nodded "I will go straight to the point, my name is Mrs Adriana Williams, I need you to have a child for my son"
"WAIT!! WHAT??" Was this woman insane?
She raised an eyebrow at me
"You walk into my work place to make such absurd request, I don't know you nor your son, I am confused"
"I know you have family problems and you need money, I am willing to pay you for your services, my son's clown of a wife can't have a child, I need you to give my a fourth generation"
"WAIT!! You want me to sleep with your married son? Are you insane?"
"watch your language child! No one is asking you to sleep with my son, he wouldn't stoop so low anyways, I need you as a Surrogate for my son"
"Respectfully ma'am, I ain't interested, I need to return to my job" I stood up and turned to walk out when I heard
"Not even for a Million Dollar Plus extra to pay off your mortgage"
My legs couldn't hold the amount I heard as I slumped back into the seat in shock. This was tempting, a whooping 1.2milliom just to have a child.
Picking her purse from the table and retrieving a pen and checkbook, I left my wonderland and watched her scribble something and extend a torn part of the check to me along side a complimentary card.
"This is a cheque of Five Hundred thousand, to cover your mortgage and part payment, you will get another Three hundred once you are confirmed pregnant, then Two hundred Thousand Dollars a month after the child is born"
I picked up the check and scanned it, it had my full name boldly written as the receiver.
"We will cover the cost of every necessary things you would be needing in the process of this contract, so this payment is for you alone. think about it and give me feed back in three days, there's my complimentary card, call me"
She stood up took her purse and made to leave but stopped and started rummaging her purse for something then she turned around and dropped a dollar note on the table
"Ah, I forgot it clear my bill, here's a thousand your tip inclusive. You impressed me real good"
With that said she turned and left, I was still shocked when my manager tapped me
"Celia, let's get back to business"
I nodded and returned to the register to clear up their order and return to business
Looking at the Cheque at intervals I couldn't help being happy and worried at same time. What do I do with this opportunity before me?
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In Love With His Surrogate
RomansaSteve's life took a different turn after he found out his wife was the reason for their inability to have children. His mother who made it obvious that she didn't like his wife suggested Surrogacy which brought celia into their lives. ** Steve is a...
