We're on our third week of operation and luckily, no major issues. Kung gaano naging stressful ang set up process, siya namang kinadali ng first few weeks.
We had some hiccups, but nothing we hadn't learned from and has not made the place and our service better. I only have one worry actually, and that's our "secret guest"
I honestly don't know if we've had that person in already or maybe they're on the way. I've tried sussing things out from my contacts in other resorts and hotels pero ang konti ng clues. All I got from them is that the vetting process happens on a weekend and the guest stays for more than just a night. Weekend because it's busier and you tend to have guests who are non-stay and are just after the restaurant and other services. More than 1 night to have a comprehensive review of the operation.
So, here I am, in our beachside bar enjoying my third weekend sunset at work. I have been here every weekend since I got the info about the guest. I know, it's not like I can do anything but there's some sort of force that keeps me wanting to be here, as if my presence is somehow needed. Like I'm waiting for someone but I don't know who. Actually, I really don't know who it is. May secret-secret guest pa kasi eh...
I'll just have a gin and tonic please, with lime. No ice.
Would you also like to see our food menu ma'am?
No, not at the moment. Maybe later. Just the drink for now, thanks.
My attention was grabbed by that short exchange from the table slightly behind me. I'm on one of the bar stools facing the ocean as this area is quieter at the moment. Most of the people are sitting upstairs to have a better view of the ocean so it was surprising to know someone is choosing to sit down here. I doubt there's no more space upstairs, maaga pa naman... Maybe she's not aware we have a spot upstairs... Maybe I'll just let her know and possibly make her afternoon drink more enjoyable.
I turned around and to my surprise, the table was empty aside from a small notebook and a pen. Maybe the woman moved upstairs? Maybe she went to the loo? Hmmm...
I went back to my seat and decided to allow myself one drink. Technically, off the clock naman na ako. I'm really just here because I can't sit still at home. Ewan ba, I guess this place is starting to feel more like home for me na rin.
As I'm drinking my beer, I noticed someone came back to the empty table behind me. I remembered how I was gonna offer her a seat upstairs so I turned around...
Hi, excuse me... I don't mean to intru.....
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Al... Althea?
Jade...?
