The Boss | B O O K 1

Chapter 1 :- Starbucks

🌹 Rose's POV

Ever wondered a life without anyone to take care of you or to guide you through the toughest parts of the life, to help you find the ugly truth of the life?

I've never had anyone to take care of me since I turned 6, or so.
I've had a rough childhood unlike other kids.

My parents and my elder sister died when I was young and i was taken away by the orphanage because I had no relatives, this is what I've been told by them.

If I didn't have Leo by my side, I'd have died.

I met him in the the college and we instantly clicked.
Since then, he's been all that I've wanted.

I roll onto my side, gently putting Leo's arm away from my waist to check the time.

It's 7 already and my shift starts at 9.

I work as a waitress and a part time dance teacher for teenage girls.

I've been looking for a job as a secretary but never really got the best opportunity.

Anyway, I stretch my arms and get up to get ready for the day.

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I kiss Leo bye as I get into the car and drive to work.

I always reach before our hot headed ass of an owner arrives.

What? Who could blame me for being so mean? He flirts with every girl who works as a waitress here.

I change into my work uniform, A tight white shirt with knee length black skirt and nude flats.

I spot  Liza, my co-worker, and wave at her as the booths start filling.

'Hey there, Rose. You're looking radiant as ever. Someone got lucky last night.', She wriggles her brows.

I slap her arm lightly, ' Always do. ',
I smirk and grab the notepad and head towards the first booth.

As the day passes by, I call Leo in the break time but as usual he disconnects it.

'Table 4 is requesting for a waitress Celina has called in sick, You have to take her tables for today. Hurry!' , Sam barks.

I huff and grab my notepad and head towards the Table.

I notice 5 well built men sitting on it wearing Casuals, their aura screamed danger as I neared the table.

I clutch the note pad tightly in my hand and put on my best smile.

'Good morning, gentlemen, I'll be serving you guys today. What would you like to have?'

I ramble like I usually do and then look up at them and see all of them looking directly at me.

There, I saw him..

The one sitting in between with a growing stubble and black glares and right fitted shirt with the top the buttons undone.

I quickly look away and look at the rest of them.

I raise my brows as I ask them again, trying not to sound bitchy.

'What would you recommend, Fiore?', the one I was shamelessly staring at spoke in a thick accented voice.

'Well, if I were you, I'd have ordered Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew' , I say dreamily. Just the thought of it leaves this lingering smell and yummy taste in my mouth.

I grin and look back at him.

He smiles a little,' Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew it is then.'

I nod and write it in my notepad.

'I'll be right back, sir.', I smile and head back to the counter and prepare their coffee.

'Here's your order. Holler if you need anything.' I place their coffees and receive a thank you from all of them. Yes, All of them.

I smile genuinely and turn around to leave.

'Wait.'

I turn around and look back,

'Yeah?'

'What's your name?'

'Oh, Rose, sir.'

'Like the little red flower ?' , He grins a little.

'Kinda' , I laugh a little and walk away.

As soon as I reach the counter I reach the counter, I get a call from Leo.

I rush towards the staff room and answer it.

' Hey baby.'

There.. I feel a small smile find a way on my face.

'Hi, I've been missing you.'

'You know I love you, Rose. I have some work to finish, I won't be coming home tonight'

My face falls a little, I thought We'd spend more time together.

'Is it one of those stupid business meetings your boss wants you to attend like always?'

'Yeah, you got it right. But it's for good, Rose. You know that right?'

'Yeah, I love you, please come soon. I don't want to be lonely for long.'

I pout.

'Oh, you wouldn't, I promise. Gotta go, Love you.'

And the call disconnects.

I release my breathe that I've been holding.

Then the realization hits me, SHIT.

I rush back towards the Table 4 and find them gone with a Hundred Dollar bill and a napkin beside it.

' The Cold Brew really did taste good. It was lovely meeting you. Until next time Miss Miller.

I'll be back. Soon.

P.S. :- The dollar bill, it's all yours.

- F  '

I keep the tissue in my pocket and look at the hundred dollar bill.

Who the fuck leaves a Hundred Dollar bill and leaves without taking the change? And what did he mean by 'Soon' ?

Did I make the wrong move ?

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