Mannequin

Chapter Fifteen - Her

I have been seeing him almost everyday. The office incident clearly still stuck in my mind. It made me so embarassed but at the same time I can feel butterflies in my stomach. What is happening to me,I asked myself in vain. I really don't want to fall for that kind of man. He is beyond rude and has no manners,especially when it comes to ladies. No,I take that back. A lady. And that lady is me. What is his problem anyways?

I've seen how he looked at the elderly whenever he came by to the cafe. When I saw that smile for the first time,I stopped breathing. Like literally stopped for a few seconds which felt like a long time. I didn't realise I was holding my breath until my staff nudged me and I quickly composed myself.

Mr.Chae has the most beautiful smile I've ever seen. Call me crazy but I really really want to see those smile again. Again what is wrong with me? I contemplated with my inner self but my heart won against my head. Sighing,I feel I want to make him smile,the reason: just because.

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Every now and then,it's either he came by to the cafe or he requested me to send his orders to his office if he was extremely busy. I really don't mind actually as he always ask me to keep every change that he has paid. Until one day,I don't feel it's right for me to take all the change that he wanted me to keep. So one day I offered him our cafe's member's card as well as vouchers and such so that after few amounts of coffees bought,he will be entitled to have coffees or cakes for free. But since he was a very very busy man,he said that he will think about the offer. I guess I need to remind him again next time.

Whenever he wanted me to deliver his orders, I felt like we were being decent with each other but at times,I really did feel like his eyes were watching me too intently without even me looking. Sometimes we did make a banter but at some time,we were just quiet and exchange politeness,well just on my side that is. But lately I feel his eyes lingered way too much on me and when he did this,I know I shuddered without him noticing but I just brushed the feelings away. But I cannot control the butterflies effect I always get whenever I am inside his office. Oh god please help me.

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I don't feel so well today but the cafe has been booked for an engagement party for my long time regular customer. I was so honoured she picked my cafe when there are dozens of other places in town twice the better than my most humble cafe. It was for 20 people and luckily the cafe is able to accomodate for the small party. It was hectic today and my staffs have to work double shifts and I am glad to have the extra help. I love those two girls so so much.

My head began to ache as the party started, I ate painkillers but still it didn't go away. I acted I was fine because to be a professional,itis a must and I want this party to be a success. Plus it was my first party that I organised and I want everything to be perfect.

As the party started, I double checked everything and make sure they are in order. It was busy as we also open up for other customers to dine in as well as order out. I thought about Mr.Chae,will he be coming by later or order a delivery. I prayed that he will come by as today is very busy for me to make a delivery for him. The headache became more painful at this point,so I went back to the counter and massaged my temples to ease the pain away. One of my staff saw me and a worried look is obvious on her face. "Hey,are you okay Lady Boss?", she queried. "I am fine,just that I have a little of a headache", I answered and waved at her signalling I am okay. She didn't feel convinced by my answer but kept on looking at my way as if she was scared that I might faint. I hope and prayed that I'll be fine by the end of the party. Until...