Can We Still Be Friends? (Jouis/Zarry/Larry)

Chapter 5

Louis POV

"Welcome to Pattie's Cafe!"

It's another bright morning, my fourth day on the job. Today was pretty slow even during lunch hour. I guess it depends on what days are the most busy. I finished making a cappuccino for a customer, setting it on the counter before sliding it towards them.

"One cappuccino, enjoy"

I smile at the customer as she thanks me before making my way to one of the tables with a clean rag. I pick up the dirty tea cups, place them in a bin and began to wipe the table in circular motions.
So far, working here has been pretty nice and easy. There are some days that can feel a bit hectic but it's not so bad. The benefits this place offers to the employees are fair, the pay is great, and I get to meet new people everyday. There isn't anything that makes it seem bad about working here.

"LOUIS!! I NEED TO SEE YOU! AND BY SEE YOU, I MEAN FLIRT WITH YOU!"

Oh wait there is..Justin.

He still tries to flirt with me when he can, I still find him pretty damn annoying. But I find that he isn't so bad, I mean I got to know him a little bit. I started to give him rides home after work since that very night. Why do I do it? I don't know. But it doesn't change the fact that he still pushes my buttons every now and then.

"Justin, stop fooling around. We have customers"

"Oh Danielle, you always have to be a party pooper, don't you?"

"I'm not a party pooper! I have fun once in a while. But at my job, it's a different story. I take it seriously and it should be the same for you"

"Don't even try to lecture him Danielle. You say one thing to him, it's goes in one ear but comes out the other" I said, walking towards the back, placing the dirty dishes in the sink.

"Aw babe, you really do understand me. I knew you actually paid attention to me" Justin sighs, give me a quirky smile as he lays his cheeks over his fists.

"Aww, you wish" I smiled sarcastically, Danielle giggling as Justin frowns.

"Anyways, the owner is coming in today to check things out, see how things are going. And you also wants to meet you Louis so give make a good impression"

"I will, definitely"

"Damn, here come the lectures from mother dearest" Justin rolled his eyes, standing up before walking off. That was odd.

"Well you just tidy everything up, yeah? I don't think she'll be too happy if we're fooling around" Danielle asked me as I nod and smile.

"Will do, I'll go finish wiping the tables"

A few hours passed, we did the usual, serve the customers and clean. I was washing a few dishes as I look up and see Justin walk up to me with a dirty tea cup. He places the cup beside the sink with such a serious face.

"Here's another cup"

He walks back to the counter and takes another customer's order. Weird, he's been like this all day. Ever since Danielle mentioned that the owner was coming, he's been working with a long face all day. He hasn't been annoying me like he usually does. I wonder what's wrong with him. Well uh, not that I should care.

* DING DING *

We hear the front door open and see a short woman who probably around her early forties. She looks around the cafe and takes off her sunglasses before looking towards our direction. She smirks and walks up to the counter. She must be the owner.