•The Mafia's Offer•
CHAPTER 1: Barista Days
|°Jayden's mom is sitting at the living room couch, feeling stressed out about something°|
Evelyn
*sigh* This is bad... we're never gonna be able to pay off our debt...
|°Jayden left his room and entered the living room, only to see his mom upset°|
Jayden
Hey, mom. Is something wrong?
Evelyn
Oh, sorry, Jay... it's just... you and your father have been working so hard just to support us, but we still haven't been able to pay our rent in time.
Evelyn
And... I just feel bad because there's nothing much I can do...
Jayden
*sigh* I know, but we're trying our best. Don't worry too much about us, okay? Now, I'm gonna head out to work.
Jayden
I'll see you later, mom.
Evelyn
Okay, Jay. Be sure to have something to eat! Don't starve yourself!
Jayden
Yeah, I know, I know.
|°Jayden waved goodbye to his mom and left the house°|
🦊My name is Jayden Anderson. Just your regular ol' broke barista boy working his ass off all day. Everyday I come home exhausted just by serving coffees, and I would die to get some proper rest.🦊
🦊But, as long as it helps my parents, I won't stop until they're happy, and that their debt gets paid off.🦊
Naomi
Black coffee to-go for Order 053! Better hurry up and get it before I throw it away!
🍡Naomi Sinclair is one of Jayden's best friends. She is an extroverted and bubbly girl who loves her job as a barista. Whenever her friends are upset, she tries her best to entertain them to make them feel better.🍡
Jayden
Ugh... I just want some sleep... this is so exhausting.
Naomi
Nuh uh, man! We gotta keep working! More customers are coming in!
Jayden
Cameron! Serve this Frappuccino to table 021!
Cameron
Alright, thanks, Jay.
🌙Cameron Harrison is also one of Jayden's best friends. He is quiet, intelligent, introverted, always exhausted, and the type to not care at all. Despite his appearance of being mean and heartless, he is actually very kind and compassionate.🌙
Naomi
Look at Serena, being the most popular barista in the cafe again!
Serena
Here's your coffee, sir. I hope you enjoyed our service here!
🌻Lastly, Serena Bennett is Jayden's best friend. She is a cute, sweet, innocent girl who is popular in the cafe. She loves her friends deeply and would support them no matter what.🌻
Jayden
At least she's bringing our customers in, everyone loves her.
Jayden
*sigh* Dealing with dumb customers gives me a headache...
|°Suddenly, they heard the bell chime as someone entered°|
Hazel
Ooh! This place is so big!
Hazel
Daddy, can I have hot cocoa?
Austin
Yes, yes, I know, sweetheart. I'll get it for you, okay?
Serena
O-Oh...! Oh my god...!
|°Serena quickly went behind the counter and hid behind Jayden°|
Serena
T-T-T-That guy!!! It's Austin Reed!!!
Serena
You don't know?!?! That's the country's most dangerous mafia boss! Not only is he so powerful, he's a millionaire too!
Jayden
A mafia boss?? Him?? That's straight up bull.
Naomi
What the hell?! What's he doing here?!
Cameron
Austin Reed... *sigh* Could this day get any worse.
Jayden
Oh, he's bringing in his daughter. I should give her candy.
Serena
What?! Jayden, no! Don't go near him!
Jayden
Why not? Not like he bites or anything.
Naomi
Are you asking for a death wish?!
Jayden
I just want my job to get over with. I don't care if he points a gun at me this point. I'm too tired for this.
Jayden
Besides, it's our cafe's policy to hand out candy to kids that entered.
Cameron
Good luck, don't die.
|°Jayden picked up a candy bowl from the counter and approached the little girl°|
Jayden
Hey there, little one. Want some candy? It's free, and you can only take one.
Hazel
R-Really...?! I can take one?!
Hazel
You're really giving it to me?!
Jayden
Uh, yeah. Feel free to choose one.
|°She looked up to her father, wondering if she can really take one°|
Hazel
Yay! Thank you so much, mister!
Jayden
💭: Wow... this is one bubbly and polite kid. It's rare to meet a kid like her these days.
Jayden
You're welcome, kiddo.
|°Jayden turned back and walked towards the counter, putting the candy bowl back°|
Jayden
See? It's not that difficult. Her dad allowed it.
Jayden
I don't know why you guys are making it such a huge deal.
Hazel
Wow... I really got a candy for free...
Hazel
Mhm! Nobody has ever given me anything for free!
Hazel
Hey, daddy. Do I have a babysitter yet?
Austin
No, I'm still looking for one. Why?
|°Hazel immediately let go of his hand and ran towards Jayden°|
Jayden
Don't tell me you're here for more candy.
Hazel
What's your name, mister?
Hazel
Mister Jayden! Do you want to be my babysitter?!
Jayden
H-Hold on, what?! What did you say?!
Austin
Hazel! Gosh, I am so sorry... my daughter can be too energetic sometimes.
Jayden
It's okay, kids are kids.
Hazel
Noo!! Daddy! I want him to be my babysitter! Mister Jayden! He's so kind!
Austin
...Hazel, he already has a job. He can't be your babysitter.
Hazel
But I want Mister Jayden to be my babysitter...
Austin
Listen, uhm... Jayden, right? If you have free time, would you like to become her babysitter for a while?
Jayden
Err... I'm not sure...
Austin
I'll pay you $100 a day if you babysit my daughter.
Jayden
H-H... A HUNDRED DOLLARS?!?!
Austin
Is that not enough? How about $500?
Jayden
Woah, woah, woah! Hold on a second there! You're willing to pay me hundreds just by keeping an eye on your daughter?!
Austin
Yeah, it's kinda hard finding a babysitter these days, especially with our reputation.
Jayden
How can you casually say that to me?!?
Hazel
Wait, does that mean you'd be my babysitter, Mister Jayden?!
Jayden
💭: If I become this girl's babysitter and get that much money from it, I'd be able to pay off my parents' debt...!
Jayden
💭: Oh my gosh, what a win!!
Jayden
Ahem... actually, you know what. Why not? I'll be your babysitter, kid!
Hazel
Yesss!!! Mister Jayden is my new babysitter!!!
Jayden
But... not sure what to do with my barista job, though...
Austin
Don't worry, I'll have a word with your boss about it. I'll message you more about the details. Gimme your phone.
|°Jayden took out his phone and handed it to Austin°|
Austin
*chuckle* Your phone... I've never seen something that looks like it's about to break apart...
Jayden
DON'T MAKE FUN OF MY PHONE, BASTARD!
Austin
Hahaha! Okay, okay, I'm just kidding!
Jayden
💭: Hmph... who knew this guy would be the type to poor-shame? Typical millionaires...
Austin
Here, I saved my number in your contacts. Be sure to message me.
Jayden
...Yeah, thanks. Wanna order something or?
Austin
Oh, yeah. I'll take a cappuccino and a hot cocoa to-go, please.
Jayden
Alright, I'll get that started for you.
Hazel
Hehe!! I'm so happy!
Jayden
💭: I can't believe it... I'm really gonna be babysitting a Mafia's daughter? So much for my peaceful life...
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