Chapter 2

The next morning, Elsa followed Beauty to the supermarket since she had no shift no the restaurant. Elijah opened up early and some few junior staff were already there.

“ Hi Elijah. " Elsa said with a huge smile as they walked into the supermarket.

“ Hey pretty. " Elijah winked playfully and she chuckled. “ Thought you were still in Francisco?"

“ Nah got back yesterday. " She lied. She had actually been back for almost four days.

“ So where's my San Francisco package?"

“ I'm sorry. Was there supposed to be a package?" Elsa teased and they both laughed.

“ Hey am I invisible here?" Beauty pouted and Elijah chuckled.

“ You're never invisible." He said and hugged her.

" What's my job? “ Elsa asked.

" Your job is to sit and be quiet. " Cara said walking in.

" Ms Cara, don't you look ravishing today? Love your shoes." Elsa winked and Cara shook her head.

“ Just don't insult any customers today. " Cara said.

“ Me? Y'all know I'm a good girl. I would never. By the way, Ms Cara I don't see any young man with you. " Elsa teased and Cara groaned.

“ Stop disturbing me. " Cara said as she walked to her office.

“ You love getting on her nerves. " Elijah chuckled.

" I just like her. “ Elsa shrugged.

...

When Beauty finished her shift at the supermarket, she went to the restaurant since she had an afternoon shift. She changed into the restaurant's uniform and prepared to serve. Elsa followed her also but she waited outside till she was done. She sat on a bench outside as she made videos with her phone.

“ Elsa. " A male voice called and she looked up.

" Shawn? “ She stood up hesitantly. He took two more strides towards her and hugged her tightly. " Shawn? “

" Please just stay. I missed you. “ He said and she scoffed.

" Did your mum ask you to tell me that? “ She said and pushed d him off her.

" What? What are you saying? “

" I'm saying we're over and yet you're missing me. “

" I don't want us to be over. “

" Well I don't wanna date a Mama's boy also. “ She scoffed.

" Elsa please..... “

" Your mum is right. I'm not your class, I'm not your type. We can't work. I'll rather date someone of my type than try to make me be your type. “

" You're hurting me. “

" You hurt me first. Shawn we dated for two years and all you ever did was what your mother asked you to do. You never took me out on dates except your mother let you. I can't do this... I can't date you anymore. “

" But I love you. “

" No you love your mum and no one else. “ She snapped.

" Is that why you're leaving? “ He asked and she gasped. She hasn't told him anything so who told him. " Lisa told me you're leaving for California tomorrow. “ He said and she sighed. Lisa! That blabber mouth.

" Yes, I am. Got a problem with that? “

" You're gonna leave me..... “

" And I'm glad. Stop pestering me or I'm gonna call the cops on you. “ She said and walked away.

" Elsa! “ He called but she didn't turn back. She kept walking, she wanted to be as far from him as possible.

" Elsa! Where are you going? I've been calling you. Did you change your mind? “ Beauty held her.

" Oh sis. You're done already? “ She sniffed.

“ Yeah, I've been following you but you seemed to be lost. I saw Shawn outside the restaurant. "

“ I'm fine. "

“ Okay. You know you can talk to me about anything. “

" I know. “ Elsa smiled.

..

Mason finally came out of his room after he made sure that his father was gone. He was already dressed for work. He was already late so he would just send his secretary to buy him food from any restaurant. Things like this that made him wanna have his own apartment but his parents were adamant about him staying till he got married.

“ Hey big bro. " Ryan said when he came down. He was eating from a sandwich which their mother had obviously prepared. “ Want some?" He asked.

“ No. I need just coffee. " Mason said.

“ You didn't eat anything last night.... Eat something." Ryan said worriedly.

“ I like that you care about but stop it. I'm fine. " Mason groaned.

“ Mason. Finally you're out. I thought you were gonna lock yourself in forever. " Rose said and hugged him. " I wish I could stop all this. “ She said softly and he scoffed.

“ You could but you also want more wealth. " Mason said pissed off.

“ Mason!"

“ What? Am I lying? Weren't the one who brought that girl home in the first place?"

“ I thought you'd like her. I never meant for things to be like this. "

“ Really. Would you have brought a poor girl home?" He asked and she kept mute. “ See? You won't. Just like you won't accept a poor girl even if I love her. "

“ Do you love someone?" Rose asked.

“ No. " He snapped. “ Even if I did, you won't be the first to know. “ He said and walked out.

" He's right, you know? You're no different from dad. “ Ryan said as he ate.

" Are supporting him bringing a poor girl? “

" As far as he likes her, he has my full support. What's wrong with being poor? It wasn't someone's fault that he wasn't born into a rich family. “

" They're gold diggers.

“ Not all. " Ryan said and left.

...

As planned, Elsa took Beauty to the salon where they had their nails and hair done. Then they went to the mall. Beauty used the money she earned for the past two weeks to buy some new outfits for Elsa. While Elsa used of her savings to buy some for Beauty. When they were done, they went home straight to arrange Elsa's things.

“ We're all set. " Elsa said when they finished folding the clothes in her bag. “ I can't believe I'm finally going to college. " She beamed happily.

" Yeah, me too. “

" And it's the same school you went to. “

" Yeah, I'm sure you're gonna make lots of friends like I did. “

" Friends is off my book for now sis. I'm just going to focus on studying. " She said proudly.

" That's what I said when I went there but I made friends and enemies alike. It's inevitable. “ Beauty chuckled.

" Maybe. “ Elsa chuckled. " Will you be okay with me gone? “

" Sure. I'll barely even notice. We'll FaceTime and call everyday. And I'll have work. “

" I know you won't. But we'll manage. “

" Yeah. We will. “ Beauty said and hugged her.

..

The next morning, Beauty took Elsa to the airport twenty minutes before her flight. While they waited, they both snapped a lot of pictures and made memories. Soon, Elsa's flight was announced and Beauty smiled sadly.

" Hey, I'll be back for the holidays. Don't miss me too much. “ Elsa said and hugged her.

“ Be safe. And don't drift. And don't behave crazy. You know this is a scholarship and you must do everything to keep it. "

“ I know. I love you. " Elsa said and pecked her cheek.

“ I love you too. " Beauty said.

“ Bye. " Elsa said and stared at her one last time before leaving for the plane. Beauty watched her till she was out of sight. She felt a slight tear slip from her eyes and she quickly wiped it. “ Have fun, Elsa. " She whispered.

...

She went back home after spending time at the supermarket to prepare for her shift at the restaurant when she her phone beeped. It was a reminder of her loan which was due in five days. “ God how am I supposed to do this?" She murmured. She haven't even made half of the loan and she had just five days left. She should have just allowed Elsa to continue working when she insisted. She went to the restaurant with a heavy heart.

She got to work immediately as usual and she put all her efforts to get extra tips from the customers.

“ Table 15. “ Sandra announced and Beauty quickly hurried over. It was a white man with a proud carriage.

" Welcome to Mystic...... “

" A serving of calamari imbottiti, spaghetti with spicy tomato sauce, cucumber chunks and apple coconut smoothie. “ The man said and she jotted down what he ordered. The man looked up as she was jotting and he ran his eyes through her body. He suddenly became uncomfortable. He stared at her behind as she walked away, it was so tempting. The black skirt fitted her perfectly and the yellow shirt brought out her beauty.

Beauty gave the chef his order and waited for some minutes for the food to he ready. When it was ready, she went back to his table and served him.

“ Wait. “ The man said as she turned to leave.

" Sir? “

" Sit. “

“ It's against the restaurant's policy. “ She hurriedly said.

“ I'm not asking. Sit. " He said again and she gulped.

“ I can't. I'll loose my job. " She said.

“ What's your name?"

“Beauty... “ She said slowly.

" You are beauty indeed. “ The man chuckled. " Come closer. “ He said and she walked closer hesitantly.

" Sir? “ She gulped.

" What do you after your shift you come meet. I want us to discuss. “

" Discuss what? “

" I want a night with you. “ He said and she scoffed.

" Are you mad? “ She asked annoyed. " Do I look like a prostitute? “

" Every poor woman's a whore. That's how you feed. “ The man said scornfully and she scoffed.

“ You're really a cheap fool. You're insane!" She yelled. She turned to walk away but he stood up immediately and grabbed her ass.

“ You imbecile!" She turned with red eyes. “ How dare you?!" She yelled and landed him a hot slap and those around gasped.

“ Did she just slap a customer? A rich one at that. “ A woman at the table close by said.

" He deserves it. How dare he try to harass her just because she's a waitress. I need more of these kind of girls in this world. “ Another woman said.

“ She should have just accepted his offer. Mystic restaurant is surely gonna loose it's best waitress today. " A man commented.

“ Would you been this nice if someone harrased me this way?" The woman sitting across the man snapped.

" Did you just slap me? “ The man asked in shock

" I'll do it again if you touch me again. " She snapped and walked away.

" Are you okay? “ Sandra asked when she got to the counter.

" No. I feel so..... “ She said softly and Sandra hugged her.

" It's fine. I wish we weren't mere waitresses. That man deserves some beating. Even if he wants a night with you, does he have to harass you? “

" I wonder. Let's hope boss isn't mad. “ Daniel said as he came in.

The man went straight to the manager's and requested that Beauty be fired or he would no longer patronize them. With a heavy heart, the manager walked to the kitchen where Beauty was with the others helping out and he called her out.

" Why would you a customer? “ The Manager, a tall broad man asked.

" You saw what he did to me. He assaulted me. “

" Yeah but he's rich and you're poor. You shouldn't have. “

" Are you going to fire me? " Beauty asked and he nodded slowly.

" He requested that you'd be fired and he's going to make sure no other restaurant accepts you. “

" He's that rich huh? “

" I'm sorry Beauty but I have to let you go. I'm really sorry. “

“ It's okay. The rich always oppress the poor anyway. “ She sighed.

" I really liked you. You had great ambitions. Maybe you can find those ambitions now. “

" If I had a way to find those ambitions, I wouldn't have worked here. “ She thought.

" I'm so sorry Beauty. “ Sandra said and hugged her after the manager. " Hey look on the bright side. We get to hang out more. Since you're fired, I'm resigning. “

" You don't have to..... “

" I want to. Besides it's not like I need the money. My parents are ready to provide anything. We're not rich but we're okay. “ Sandra smiled. " You're the only thing keeping this restaurant lively asides from Daniel who as we all know has got another job. “

" I'll miss you guys. “ Beauty said as they both hugged her.

" Hey if you need anything, don't hesitate to text me. “ Sandra said and Beauty smiled.

" Thanks. “