A Beautiful Mess | TheCrazziestWins

03 || Smile for no reason

CHAPTER 3

When Monday morning rolled in, I was happy to leave my bed. The sun was glaringly bright at the sky and I closed the curtains. I went to take my shower and do my daily works. After the good ten minutes bath, I walked out and wore the first thing that I reached in my closet. It was a black high neck top with long sleeves and also dark blue jeans to go with them. I tied my hair in a high ponytail and checked at the mirror, I looked different.

While eating my cereal I thought how the whole week had went on in the cafe. It was easy and has been able to take my mind off the other disturbing things. Standing before the counter and watching the people come in and out helped me to view it in a different view. Jake's words still ring in my ears. Enjoy the little things in life, the more I realized I never given a chance myself to enjoy other than burdening my heart with the thoughts of my mind.

After putting the bowl in the sink, I grabbed my bag and went to the lobby. After a few minutes, the bus arrived and soon I was standing in front of the cafe where the smell of coffee spread around. The little bell chimed as I entered and Scarlett looked up from her phone and gave me a small smile before returning to watch another tutorial video of makeup.

Scarlett was a girl who has built thick walls around her. We worked side by side as she made the bill and I filled the tray but other than a couple of mono-syllabic words nothing was exchanged between us, not that I was interested.

"Hey angry bird, you are early." Jake commented as he came through the door. He smiled at me before ruffling Scarlet's hair lightly. She jerked his hand and scowling she went out with her phone still in her hand.

"Morning to you too," I said through gritted teeth and went to keep my bag in the locker. He chuckled before doing the same.

Jake Adams was full of surprises. He is perfect in everything and when I said everything I meant the whole thing. He bakes the best cakes here that many of them come for it even from miles away. He is the one who designed the cafe which attracted the old people and also little kids. There was this smile on his face which makes me pause and stare. Sometimes I wondered if his cheeks hurt after smiling so wide all the time but it wasn't fake but real and genuine.

"Hey, Grace. Will you do a favor?" Jake asked while I was half way through my morning cup of coffee prepared by the golden boy.

"What?" I asked annoyed.

"Erin wouldn't be able to come today as she is sick. It would be really great if you fill in for her today. I will add the bonus too." He said with puppy eyes and pouting lips that no one can resist.

"You better think again because Erin's position is of a waitress. The worse department for me." I stated the obvious.

"It's going to be okay. You have to go with a notepad and take the order. Pass them to Scarlett. Just mirror the actions of Cole." He said and I nodded my head. It was kind of him to give me a job that I didn't deserve so at least I have to do this.

"Okay..." I agreed and he grinned before hugging me tightly squeezing the life out of me. I was frozen because I have never been this close to a guy. There was a weird feeling in my stomach like the fluttering of butterflies. When he realized that I didn't return his hug back he stepped aside keeping a safe one arm distance between us.

"And don't break any glasses losing your temper to one of the customers." He winked and went off to kitchen like it was not a big deal.

I sure am going to kill Amy.

"Hi Nora, Jake said you want some help?" asked another employer of the cafe. He was this cute Chinese boy who has lived his entire life in New York.