Broken

Broken Chapter 4: Eaves Dropping

Work, work, work. Yup today was a very busy day. I don't know if I told you this but the café I work at is slightly well know. It first started off as a small coffee and tea shop but as costumers came in and out they were every please with the hot beverages. Now it is considered as one of LA's top 5 Cafés. However, the café is located just a bit on the outskirts of LA. We are still considered in LA but in the outer part. It takes an hour by transit to travel into the city, like where the Staples Centre is and Hollywood Boulevard. Driving however will only take you thirty-five to forty-five minutes.

I had just finished serving a couple of costumers since they asked for a refill on their coffee. Just as I was on my way to check on my little girl in the break room, who was peacefully taking her afternoon nap, Jennifer came up to me full handed.

"Hey Gabs, can you lend me a hand please? I have to bring this to the kitchen and refill table six's coffee mugs", Jen said talking a mile a minute. "And there is at least 4 business men that just walked in and are now seated at table ten. Can you please be a doll and take there orders please? THANKS!", She said quickly before striding towards the kitchen.

What did I tell you? Work is pretty busy but hey I ain't complaining I needed the money.

I walked up towards the table where the four business men sat. Three of them were having a conversation while one of them was on the phone. I took a deep breath then began to introduce myself.
"Good Morning, I am Gabi your server for today is there anything I can get you?", I said with my order form and pen ready to go.
"Good Morning, I would like a black coffee with 2 sugars please", the first business man said.
"Sure thing, and for you sir?", I referred to the other man sitting beside him.
"I would like a double-double with one cream and two sugars please", the second business man said.
"Not a problem and for you sir?", I looked at the man across from him.
"Can I get a mocha latte with an extra expresso shot", the third business man said.
"Of course you can", I said with a smile.

I slowly glanced at the man who was still on the phone and decided to ask him later because his phone call sounded pretty important. "Is there anything else I could get for you besides your beverages?", I said to confirm. The three men shook there heads saying no thank you. "Okay perfect I will be back shortly with your orders and I will also get the last order, I just don't want to interrupt his conversation". Talking to the three business men. They said their 'thank yous' before I made my way to the beverage station. I quickly made their hot beverages and placed them on a tray before making my way back to their table.

Once I reached there table I slowly placed each beverage down because it was still too hot. As I was placing the last beverage down I couldn't help but over hear the fourth business man talking over the phone.
"Yes, tell him that he has to do the endorsement tomorrow. He has to go in the studio to film a commercial for one of his sponsors.... I don't care he is the Captain and MVP for the Lakers and he needs to do this... Okay pass the message to him... Okay I have to go now bye". He finally hung up the phone.

Captain? MVP? Lakers? I thought and swallowed hard. I quickly shook the thought out of my head and walked over with my tray, my order form and pen. Just as I was going to say something. He quickly beat me too it. "I am so sorry, I had to solve something urgent", he said.
I smiled back him, "No problem, what can I get you today?, I continued.
"Can I get a dark roast coffee, one cream, and three sugars please and thank you", he stated.
"No problem, is their anything else I could get you gentlemen?" I said referring now to the four of them. They nodded no thanks and I went back to retrieve the last business mans coffee.

As I was walking back towards the table to give the last order I over heard the four of them talking about the conversation one of the men had on the phone. "What's going on now?", the first business man said. "I don't know, he doesn't want to do it. Apparently it is because of how they screwed him over the first time", the fourth business man said. "But he knows that they got a new manager so I don't understand.", the third business man stated. "I know! I honestly don't know what Boltons problem is....", the second business man said.

That's when it hit me. Bolton. Captain? MVP? Lakers?

Their was only one person I knew who played for the Lakers and I never want to see or know anything about that man every again. I quickly placed the coffee down in front of the man and quickly left them to continue there conversation. I took huge strides towards the break room. I couldn't breathe, my chest felt like a heavy cemented block just dropped on top of me. Once I got into the break room I ran to the corner that had a chair. I slowly sat down with my hands covering my face. Next thing you know it I was in deep heaving sobs. My chest hurt so much that I ached all over, then all of a sudden a small voice was heard. "Mama", she said. I looked up to see my little girl gripping to the bar of her play pen as she slowly stood up. I quickly got up and walked towards her pulling her out of her play pen. Once she was in my arms I did nothing but held on to her as tightly as possible.

15min Later.....

There was a knock on the door. "Gabs?", Jen called out. I quickly wiped the tears off my face and looked up to meet her gaze. "Is everything alright?", she asked. "Yes everything is fine", I said. "Okay well the table full of business men are looking for their server", she said before leaving the break room. I let out a deep sigh and took a deep breath right after. I turned to my little girl in my arms and stared at her for a few seconds. "Okay so mommy is going to go out there and finish serving those men then I will be right back to feed you okay?, I said while placing a kiss on her forehead. I placed her back in the play pen and gave her, her favourite teddy bear and rattle to play with the meantime. "Okay you play with your toys while I finish up", I said. I stroked her face one last time before leaving the room.

As I approached the table the four business man turned towards me. The business man who I last served began to talk. "Thank you so much, the hot beverages were very well done", he said. I smiled politely, "You are very welcome sir, I'm glad you liked it". The second business man than started to talk. "I am differently going to come back here", he said with a thankful smile. I let out a giggle, "Please do, I will be happy to serve all of you once again", I said. The first business man then began to talk. "We are definitely going to tell everyone in the office to come out and try this place, however we must get going, is there anyway we can get our bills?", he asked. "Thank you! And of course. Is the bill separated or is it just under one?", I asked for clarification. "Separated", the fourth business man said. "Perfect, will you gentlemen be paying cash, debit, or credit?", I asked for confirmation. "Cash", they said. "Great, just let me go get the bills and I will be right back", I said before leaving.

Once I got the bills and distributed it one by one, they laid there payment down on that table. They quickly got up and said thank you one last time before leaving. However, the fourth man that I served took his time. "Oh by the way Gabi this is for you", he said. He handed me a $50 tip. I was shocked. "Oh sir, no you don't have too", I said while give the money back to him. "No its okay, the coffee was fantastic and I made you wait a while. Take it as a token of appreciation", he said before taking his iPhone and leaving the cafe. "Thank You Sir", I said. But he was already out the door. I quickly took their payment and placed it in my apron pouch before collecting all the dishes and placing them into the bin. Man this has been a hectic, yet surprising day.

THERE IT IS GUYS! The first updated story of 2016. Gosh I think this is the longest chapter I ever wrote 😂. Anyways hope you enjoyed it! Don't forget to comment, vote, and please tell other readers to read. I would really appreciate. I sometimes get second thoughts whether or not I should continue writing or not. Anyways until next time....

Mae 💜