Waiting- 1

"Your regular customer is here, Olivia!" Carla says smiling at me as she walked behind me. I walk out to the front and there he was. He was wearing a black suit with his black sunglasses, his dark brown hair swept to the side. I could stare at him all day.

"Uh, your usual? a Latte and chocolate chip muffin?" I say smiling at him.

He looked up at me, his eyes narrowed into mine. "Yes, but make those two orders."

"Two orders?" I questioned.

"Uh yeah, one for my girlfriend. She's waiting in my office for me."

"Oh. Your total is $8.65"

He handed me his card, I swiped it and said "Just give me a couple minutes and it will be right out." He nodded his head.

I walk to the back and made two Lattes and bagged up the muffins. I put the coffees in a cup holder and walk out.

"Here you are." I hand him the muffins and cup holder.

"Thanks. I appreciate it." He said as he walked out.

"The pleasure is mine." I turn around smiling as Carla was right behind me. "Ah! Carla!"

She was laughing and said, "I know you're crushing on him." She nudged me.

"Fine, you caught me! Ever since we opened, he's been coming here almost every morning! I mean who wouldn't crush on him?" I could feel my cheeks turn red; I was blushing.

"Vi!! You're turning red as a tomato!" Carla was chuckling "Hahaha!"

"Stoppp-" The bell from the door dinged. My eyes went wide, there was a customer coming in. I turned around, collecting myself back together.

"Good morning! Welcome to Vi's bakery. What can I get you?" I was still so embarrassed, the customer could've been there the whole time and they would've heard everything I said.

"Good morning, can I just please get a cheese Danish and a cappuccino."

"For sure, your total is $4.95" They handed me five dollars.

"Keep the change." The woman said as she added three dollars in the tip jar.

"Thank you! Your order will be out soon!" I quickly walk to the back.

I nudged Carla on the arm, "That was so embarrassing!"

"Ouch! Olivia! That hurts!" She whimpered at me.

"Ssh! Stop being a baby that wasn't even a hard!" I say as I bagged up the cheese Danish and quickly make the cappuccino. I looked over at Carla, she was looking at the online orders. I walk back out to the front.

"Ma'am, here's your order." I smiled and gave her it.

"Thank you! My daughter recommended this place to me a while ago but I haven't gotten the chance to stop by! I'm sure I'll be back for more!" She chuckled at me as she started making her way out.

I laugh and say, "You're welcome! Enjoy and I hope to see you again!" I turned around and walked to the back.

"Carla, are there a lot of cake orders for today?"

"Just two cake orders that are to be picked up by 2pm and 4pm."

"Oh ok, I guess we should start making it then!"

"Yeah, you can make the first order. I'll go to the front and help customers."

"Ok, sounds good. Let me know if you need help."

She nod her head and walked out.

I grabbed the ingredients and a mixing bowl. They wanted "Happy 9th Birthday Kayla!" written on top. What a pretty name.

Before I knew it, I was already spelling out "Happy 9th Birthday Kayla!" on top of the cake. The cake was so beautiful. I put the cake in the box and put it in the fridge for now. I walked out to the front and said, "Carla you can go start on the 4pm pick up order. I can take it from here."

"Ok, I'm going to sneak a peek at the cake you just made!" She says as she walks away.

"ha-ha! Go ahead! It's not the best, but I tried."

The bell chimes, Liam and a woman.

"Hi, you're back again. What can I get you guys?" I looked at her, she was wearing a red dress with a black Gucci bag.

"Hi, yes I'm back again. My girlfriend wanted to try a few cupcakes before she heads back home."

"Oh. Nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you as well." She gave me a dark glance and looked at the cupcakes.

"Would you like to try to cookies n crème, red velvet, and chocolate? I questioned; I was just recommending. Since these are our most popular flavors.

"Sure." She looked at Liam and said, "Babe, did you want to try something?"

"Just add a chocolate chip cookie with the order and that should be it." He says to me.

I grab a box for the cupcakes and a bag for the cookie. I put the cupcakes in the holders and put the cookie in the bag.

"Alright, your total is $12.46" I hand them their order. He gave me his card. I swiped and gave it back to him.

"Have a great day guys." I speak. He smiled at me and pulled his girlfriend close to him as they walked out. Jealousy, that's what I was feeling.

The 2pm order came by. I got to meet Kayla, from her facial expression when she saw the cake. I knew she loved it; I also gave her a cookie for a birthday special. I love kids, I can't wait to have some of my own one day.

I head to the back and said, "Carla, you won't believe who I just saw."

"Who?" She says as she put the cakes in the oven.

"Liam and his girlfriend."

"Oh, damn. How did that feel?"

"Jealous, I was jealous." I scoffed, putting my arms over another.

"Vi, you'll be fine. You will find a better man than him. Plus, he probably doesn't even know who you are."

"Ugh, I know I Ju-" My phone started ringing, "I should take this, it's my mom." She nods her head, I answered.

"Hi mom."

"Darling, we need you home before 7 today. It's urgent."

"Wait-what? Before 7? I live an hour and thirty minutes away. I just can't leave work early, I can't leave Carla alone."

"I know, but this is urgent. We really need you here."

I look over at Carla, "Ok, I'll tell her. I should be home by 6 then."

"Alright, we'll see you then."

I hung up and walk over to Carla, "Hey, I need to go to my parents’ house. My mom said it was urgent. I'm sorry, but you will have to close up by yourself tonight."

"Oh! Don't worry, I understand. You can go, don't worry about me."

"Alright then. Thank you. I'll see you!" I grab my purse and car keys.

"Bye!" Carla shouts from the back.

I walk to my car and sigh as I sit down. What could be so urgent that I had to leave work early?

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