"This is not the opening day that I expected." Lyra sighed as she sat back down on a little stool inside the kitchen. "My cheeks freaking hurt, my brain is about to rot, and I am so ready to hit my comfy bed to snore for an entire week or two. I don’t think I could handle this for much longer. I will seriously lose my mind, I swear!"Zin and Rhian were both sweating their faces off as Raine struggled to chop as many cabbages as she could for the stir-fried noodles that have been really popular. Who would have guessed that after the entire country saw how Derrick and Lyra ate the noodles made by Rhian, they would rush to the restaurant to try them as well? Lyra was baffled to see so many people screaming just because they could see her and Derrick talking. They were being treated as a power couple, like they just finished airing an entire season of a very romantic drama with the two of them as the cute and sweet main leads. Nobody would understand how stressful it was for her to make s
"Now that she was able to overpower you, after she was able to turn this around and use it to her advantage, you are finally calling me, crawling, and begging me to help you out, huh?" Wendy rolled her eyes as she checked on her magenta-colored nails; they were sharp enough to help her crawl up the walls if she tried really hard. "I can’t forget the moment that you threw me away and forgot about me just because you were fooled by that woman. You are never this dumb! Are you that poor? You are desperate enough to risk it even when you know that there is a big chance of her bluffing? You trusted that bitch over me?"Elvis grabbed his glass, filled with brown liquid and a huge block of ice. He sipped on it and made a satisfied face as he enjoyed his favorite liquor. The sun is still up, and he’s still at work, but that means absolutely nothing to him, especially when he wants to relax and have a little bit of fun in the middle of the day."I think you developed poorly, with your words, I
Lyra had never thought that she would wake up someday, excited to go to work. All those times that she worked her head off just for a small profit that didn’t even go into her own pockets Now, she can confidently say that this is her first real job—something that she wants to do and something that she knows she could pursue not just for herself but for her friends as well. She got up early in the morning to pick out a really cute outfit. She knew that a flowy dress would be perfect; the thick blazer was a bad choice. It was cute, but it’s also really warm. It won't help when she’s running around trying to help her staff with the serving.Although she’s the owner of the restaurant, Lyra hates to sit still and wait for her bag to get full. She would rather feel her back aching and her knees cracking than sit pretty at the counter, at home, or in the office. Derrick hates it. He has to go to the office today to meet with the possible investors that they poached from Watson. He spent at l
It was chaotic. Everyone who walked near the restaurant couldn't stop checking out what the commotion was all about. Men, lots of them, were yelling and chanting at the girls; some kept on begging to get a glimpse of them. They were banging on the doors like their lives depended on it. Nobody would doubt it if a video of the scene was uploaded online with the random title of an apocalypse movie or whatever crazy topics there could be."I have never been this stressed in my entire career as a cook."Raine and Lyra both snapped their necks just to be able to throw a very judgmental glare at their friend, Rhian. She has her arms crossed as she slowly shakes her head. She then flipped her hair before puffing out a breath of air to release more stress."You’ve been a cook for an entire day, Rhian," said Raine. "We opened the restaurant yesterday. You are acting as if you’ve been doing this for half your life.""You even purse your lips like those aunties who have had their food carts runni
Rhian grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge, and as she turned around, she was surprised to see Jenna standing in the corner, looking sad. Rhian immediately went over to her and asked if everything was okay. She knew Jenna as a bubbly girl. Although she was always shy, she's not going to sit in the corner just to avoid other people.Jenna explained that the customers had been bothering her and harassing her with questions, making her feel uncomfortable. Rhian listened sympathetically and gave Jenna a comforting hug. She knew that they needed to address the issue immediately and suggested to Jenna that they go talk with her business partners, Raine and the main owner, Lyra. Rhian led Jenna to the kitchen, where the three women huddled together, discussing the situation and how they could best support Jenna and the rest of their staff members. They agreed to take action to ensure that their restaurant remained a safe and welcoming environment for everyone."This is getting even wors
Lyra arrived at her home after a very stressful day at work and found her husband, Derrick, sitting in the living room. He's already waiting for her to come back with a warm cup of chocolate milk on the coffee table, waiting for her to join him. She walked over to him and sat beside him, still feeling rattled by the events of the day. As soon as she got a chance to enjoy his familiar scent, she was finally able to exhale and loosen up a bit. "Love, is there a problem?" "Derrick, you won't believe what just happened at the restaurant," she said, her voice shaking. Derrick looked at her, concerned. "What is it, my love?" Lyra recounted the events of the day, telling Derrick about the men who had come into the restaurant and made everyone uncomfortable. She explained how they kept asking for her and her partners by name, and how they seemed to be getting more and more persistent in their attention. "I was so worried, Derrick," Lyra continued. "I was afraid that they were going to do
Lyra woke up feeling happy and energized, ready to take on the day. She stretched, preparing herself for the challenges this day would bring to her. Everything that happened to her yesterday was out of her head. She knew that she had to move on and be prepared for what was to come. As she looked around, she noticed that Derrick was already out of bed. It checks out, especially after seeing that the sun was shining pretty brightly up in the sky; she could tell through the window, shining a bit of light through the curtains. They had a great talk last night; she’s more ready to face this day with so much courage, knowing that Derrick could back her up through anything. She went to her phone, eager to start the day with a smile, but her optimism was quickly shattered. As she scrolled through her messages, she came across a series of messages from an unknown number. Lyra's heart raced as she read the messages. "How was your new business? Are you having fun?" "I hope you enjoy every sin
Lyra sat at the kitchen table of the busy restaurant, surrounded by the sounds of sizzling pans and the murmur of conversation. The warm light of the stove cast a soft glow on her face, illuminating her troubled expression. She absently stirred her tea as she thought, torn by her dilemma. She knew without a doubt that Raine and Rhian were her trusted friends, and she could always count on them. However, she also knew that the messages she had received were filled with unsettling warnings, and she didn't want to add any more stress to their already busy lives. She watched as her friends bustled around the kitchen with a smile on their faces, and she wondered if she should keep her worries to herself. The decision was a difficult one, and she sighed, feeling the weight of responsibility. Yet she knew that she couldn't face this alone and that she needed the support of her friends.Lyra took a deep breath, steeling herself for what was to come. She knew that the time had come to tell her