Being an executive chef

Scene Three

(As Rosetta comes out of the kitchen an older lady, madam Bridget walks up to her)

madam Bridget: (smiles) miss Rosetta, I'm madam Bridget the expediter of this restaurant and also, the keeper of the fresh flowers here. Dr. Roderigo informed me of your arrival. would you like me to show you to your room.

Rosetta: (smiles) yes I would love that, thank you.

madam Bridget: (stretches forth her hands to collect her suitcase) let me help you with that, I know you most be stressed out from the long journey.

Rosetta: no ma'am don't bother your self, I can handle this on my own, it's quite heavy. (smiles)

madam Bridget: alright then, please follow me.

(they both exit)

Scene Four

Madam Bridget and Rosetta walks into a fully furnished bedroom which has a Mimi toilet.

Rosetta: (stunned) Wow! this is huge (looks around) can I ask a question?

madam Bridget: (smiles) go on, I'm all ears.

Rosetta: (puts down her suitcase on the bed and looks at her) on our way here we passed other rooms, right?

madam Bridget: (nods with a smile) mmmmhmmm.

Rosetta: this is meant to be a hotel and not a restaurant, don't you agree with me.(puts on a confused look) but why did the boss make it so?

madam Bridget: (comes closer to Rosetta and pulls her gently to the bed as they both sat down) I don't want to sound like a gossip, but since you are now part of us, I think it's your right to know. (looks side to side to observe the area, then placed the edge of her palm on the side of her mouth as she whispers) when master duke's mother, madam Emilia, was still alive, this restaurant you see now, was a small eatery. (puts down her hand and smiles) I was the only one working with her then, I was the dish washer then. most times young master duke would assist me to wash dishes. he loves the kitchen. (smiles) I remember the first time he chopped onions and when the liquid got into his eyes he cried all day, thinking he would get blind.

Rosetta: (laughs) I know that feeling.

madam Bridget: to make him stop crying, his mother made his favorite, bean soup. (smiles) she was such a good cook. (puts on a sober look as tears flows from her eyes) when she died young master duke was 13 years old, he was still so young. he was so broken. (exhales sadly) then he vowed to protect and grow this restaurant.

Rosetta: now I see why he left it as a restaurant, he maintained his mother's legacy. hmmmmm.

madam Bridget: (stands up) I have waisted much time here, I have to go now. please make your self comfortable. your apron and toque blanche will be sent to you tonight.

Rosetta: (confused) pardon? toque what?!

madam Bridget: oooh! "toque blanche" is a french word for white hat.

Rosetta: alright! (nods in confirmation)"toque blanche"

madam Bridget: alright then, have some rest now, so you can resume work strong and healthy tomorrow morning. (exit's the room)

Rosetta: (lays on the bed and thinks inwardly) I know it's not easy to lose a parent at a young age, but must he be that rude to me. the last time I checked, I didn't even offend him in any way. how could he say smelly rats are in my suitcase. (pouts) he's such a dooshbag. (yawns) I'm so tired. (closes her eyes and sleep's off.)

....... Lights out ........

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