Hey there! "Oh my goodness! You're gonna be tardy to work! From below, I could hear my mother yelling. As of today, I will be beginning my part-time position as a receptionist at the City's Delta Hotel. Six in the morning was the start of the workday, and two in the afternoon was the finish. My first subject won't begin until three in the afternoon. I was able to keep a healthy work-study balance despite my hectic schedule. "Mom, I'm coming!" I replied to her like this. In my life, my mother was the most remarkable individual. She has been considerate and kind all her life. Seeing as how I needed to take a shower, I got up and went to the lavatory. When I looked at my phone, it was fifteen minutes before the crack of dawn. After I got myself dressed, I grabbed my bag and made a beeline for the basement to retrieve the rest of my belongings. First day of work is going to be a whirlwind of activity. My hope is that everything works out well. She presented me with the lunch she had prepared earlier, a radiant grin gracing her face. Having a mother as amazing as mine was a blessing that I count among the highest. Ayah, please be cautious. Please inform me when you are on the clock at work. Something about my lovely mother never stops surprising me with its wonderfulness. Working part-time made a huge difference to my allowance. I am able to keep up my standard of living and provide for myself thanks to the job I do. "You bet, mom!" I spoke in a gentle tone. How could I not consider her to be among the most remarkable individuals I have ever encountered? My family counts me among the youngest members. Amelia, my sister, is a huge figure in the entertainment sector because to her years of modeling. This is due to her alluring figure as much as her attractiveness. Her adoration by all is well-known. She is really enamored with fame, and I must admit that I am not too fond of it either. Just a regular lady with a straightforward goal in mind, that's what I hope to accomplish someday. I will take care of my elderly parents and those who are ill. "What was the holdup?" I asked Ayah. "Let's go!" As he waited for me, my brother Michael was asked the question. As he removed my backpack and placed my helmet on, his anger was plain to see. Then, while saying, "Okay! Okay!" I began to smirk and roll my eyes. Out of sheer shock, he shook his head. Starting his motorbike is a process that takes him some time.“Hop on, Ayah, quickly.” I wish I could vent my frustrations right now, but I'll refrain. I jump in and wrap my arms around my brother's waist. "Much obliged, old man!" I embraced him hard, putting my face on his back. Quickly, I looked towards the window. A smile spread across my face as I observed my sister Amelia arch her eyebrows in astonishment. Regardless, she ignored me and ignored me completely. She was treating me badly, but I paid her no mind. From what I recall, she has always been that way, even when we were little. She hated me for no apparent reason. Consequently, she decided to stop attending classes. She made the decision to become a model, her lifelong ambition. My brother waited a short while before coming to the employee entrance and parking his motorcycle there. Upon entering, my grin spread across my face and shoulders. My anticipation for my first day of work was palpable as I got ready for it. Even though I'm anxious, I'm also completely overwhelmed. I wasted no time in going straight to the Bundy clock to double-check my time. Following that, I went to the restroom to examine my reflection in the mirror. I put on my name tag-adorned Chinese uniform and change into it. I put my lip tint back on multiple times a day to keep my lips looking their best. I applied extra mascara to give the illusion of longer, darker lashes. I pop my lips multiple times to make them appear uniform. In return for my cordial greeting, our manager extended a cordial welcome to the organization. My hands are cold and wet from the excessive perspiration. My rucksack had been tucked beneath the counter. Here at the restaurant, we make up a team of three. On our team, you'll find two servers. Taking turns working the register and the counter was my job description. Since the hotel was completely occupied, we anticipated a big turnout for breakfast. Guests started trickling in as we patiently awaited their arrival. A couple had barely stepped foot in the restaurant when I noticed one of the waitresses helping them out on the balcony, which overlooked the picturesque setting. How lovely. I helped our chef expedite the shipment of their orders while I was occupied with encoding their orders. Filipino, American, and Intercontinental breakfast options are available on our menu. How swiftly the hours have flown by; here we are at ten in the morning. Today, we are pleased to serve a group of approximately fifty people. I found myself dining in alone as our servants enjoyed their morning meal. Eventually, one of our guests showed up, and I was the first to greet him. Salutations, gentleman! A kind grin was my way of greeting him. His lovely face meets mine as he fixes his attention on me. He means it when he smiles. "A morning to you!" He spoke in a low baritone tone. To get the most out of the view, he sat down in the room's center, next to the glass window. I set the goblet and dish on the table when I have prepared them. Returning to the counter, I proceeded to retrieve the menu. Someone entered via the opened door. I imagined I could see the girl in my periphery without actually looking at her since her hair seemed long. "Hello, ma'am!" She paused and pivoted to meet my gaze after uttering those words. I finally looked up at her when this happened. My heart was startled. I was staring intently while simultaneously covering my lips with my hands. His gender is clearly not a female. His hair is long and straight all the way to the ends. On top of his head, he wore a bonnet. His deep-set eyes gave off an unsettling vibe. "Until today, I had no idea I was a woman!" My respiration came to a sudden halt. My heart rate is really high right now. Out of the blue, I dove for cover, but unlucky for me, I slammed my forehead on the countertop. It hurt! What the hey! In a flash, the man rushed over to help me and felt my forehead. An electric current flowed through my entire body as I felt his palm run over my enlarged forehead. "Are you really that reckless, lady?" his tone betrayed his irritation. Why did he appear to be the one who was furious? It was embarrassing to think that my first day on the job was marked by such poor behavior. I scowled and averted my gaze when I met his intense gaze. This seems to be nothing more than an issue, at least from my perspective. "I had no intention of doing that!" After that, I gave him a hiss. "It is absolutely certain! If getting my attention is your goal, it was a foolish approach. Have you not addressed me as "Ma'am" before?" In my mind, I swore. Without a shadow of a doubt, I am about to spank this dangerously attractive man standing before me. My deepest regrets for the error; I apologize to you, sir. It was because I was daydreaming. Because of your beautiful, lustrous hair, I assumed that you were! Anxieties aside, I responded. With a mischievous grin on his face, he turns away from the others and walks up to the lonely table next to him. It follows that they are acquainted. As a diner, I had no choice but to take orders from the servers and serve them. Touching my swollen and painful forehead made it seem worse. I chose to disregard it and instead grabbed the menu from the shelf. I approached the two dashing men seated across from us, my gaze fixated on them. "Excuse me, my dear, this is our menu," While ignoring the other guy, I smiled and greeted him. Even though he refrained from touching the menu, I can tell he glanced at me. "Ayah, do you happen to have any idea which breakfast item is currently your busiest?" It blew my mind! In what way did this stranger learn my name? “How on earth did you come up with my name?” Inquisitively, I followed his stare as he studied my chest and questioned. I am shocked! I slapped it on my name tag, that's right. The man to my right suddenly burst into fits of uncontrollable laughter. I tried to hide my irritation with him by looking to his side, even if it wasn't very comfortable. Is it okay with you if I followed your instructions, sir?" In a serious tone, I asked him, but he gave me the side eye. I was very irritated by the entire event. Bacon, eggs, rice with garlic, and a banana? Please. Ms. Ayah, which drink do you think would be most suited to my needs? I was asked in a mocking manner by the man.Do you really believe it's important for me to know about his drinks?I am being teased by an inner voice. "Sir, I can whip up a mug of hot chocolate for you. I told them straight out to finish their orders and get out of there. "Oh, I see. My choice is hot chocolate. In agreement, he grinned widely. Nevertheless, I did my best to disregard his actions. But my heart was the one that let me down. The heart was beating at an irregular rate. I felt like I was about to die from a heart attack. "Ayah, I'd like the American breakfast with bacon, an egg with the sunny side up, watermelon, and coffee." I got up from the table after noting the order on my order slip. The moment I got the order slip, I gave it to the cooks. Our two dashing guests were brought coffee and hot chocolate, which I had prepared earlier. "Hello again, gentlemen. Your coffee is ready, and I have a mug of hot chocolate waiting for you. Is there anything I can do for you? If so, please tell me. As I talk, I can feel a quiver in my lip. Despite the perspiration on my hands, I am able to conquer my anxiety. "If you could kindly provide me with your phone number, I would be eternally grateful." Cat bit me on the tongue. My voice froze. I once again excused myself, a smile spreading across my face. Ignoring his inquiry, I requested my number. I was embarrassed to deliver it to him since I didn't think it was professional. Both of our waiters ate their breakfasts in record time. After breakfast, I was preoccupied with cutlery, glasses, goblets, and plates, which kept me occupied on the counter all morning. At the counter, I stood before a customer who had placed an order for hot chocolate. "Your hot chocolate is delicious!" This remark absolutely floored me. My knees went weak and my cheeks turned crimson as I flushed. Thank you very much, sir. I hope you'll come again. In a polite response, I thanked you for your generous compliments. Everyone was uneasy, including myself. He got up and went away after letting out a small laugh. Unbeknownst to me, I had been holding my breath for an extremely long time. My air slowly escaped. My heart and the harsh environment both went back to normal after a while. In fact, the only thing that makes me nervous is approaching him and asking to be introduced. From what I can see, he is already familiar with my name. The sound of the phone ringing instantly grabs my focus. "Loosely here, I am Ayah. Is there anything I can do to help you today? I waited for someone on the other end of the line to respond, but all I could hear were their breaths. My hand started to shake, and my heart started to race. The other party on the line remained silent. There was a time when I felt anxious. "Hello, he?" There has been no response despite my prolonged waiting. Ending the call was my decision. Shortly after that, the phone rang once more. I apologize for the delay in responding; I was helping our servers ship out orders. The phone rang no more. Ten seconds after that, I detected yet another ring. "Loosely here, I am Ayah. The question is, "How can I be of service to you today?" Again, I detected the sound of breathing. I find it really annoying and unappealing. Assisting customers and servers was keeping me occupied. It appears as though someone is mocking me.Excuse me, but I would like to know how I may be of service to you. End your mockery of me immediately. We have a full schedule, and I am really busy at the moment. For squandering my time, I came across as annoyed. "Ayah, I'm sorry, but would it be possible for me to order room service?" I quickly put my hand over my mouth. It has been some time since the haughty man. "Of course, what are you looking for?" May I have your name and room number, please? Doesn't anyone see that? I was wondering what his name was. A voice saying, "Flirty move, Ayah!" kept popping into my thoughts. I overheard him placing his lunch order and laughing. With four cups of rice and pineapple juice, may I please have Kare-kare, fish fillet, Steam Lapu-Lapu, and four cups of rice? My name is Kent and I am in room 408. I suppress my gasp. I could feel the pen trembling in my grasp. He verified his order after I reiterated it. "Sir Kent, I am grateful. There will be a twenty-five to thirty-minute delay on your order. Do you think that's OK, sir? I would like to clarify the estimated time it will take for their order to be fulfilled. It was a safety measure to take in case. I'm going to cut off the call when. Please hold on! Please, could you provide me your number? His goal was to obtain my phone number. However, I politely refuse. "The hotel policy forbids me from providing my number, sir. I apologize for that." I didn't wait for a response before hanging up. Undoubtedly, it violated the regulations. The guest is acting normally. During orientation, we received a warning. That was how my shift ended. I transitioned to Jackie's shift. For my time out, I head to the Bundy clock. My next stop was in the restroom, where I changed into my school outfit. Going down to the employee's exit, I was on the second story. There is ample time for me to finish my lunch and my first subject. As I ascended the final flight of stairs, the guard beckoned to me and waved farewell. Similarly, I treated him. "Goodbye, Ayah!" Have a good night. I give him a kind grin. "Hey there, bro! See ya later! A kind response came from me to him. My ride to school will be a pedicab, and I'm about to summon one. Whenever my elbow is grasped. A chill ran down my spine as an unfamiliar feeling raced through my body. My attention shifted to that individual. We met gazes. My heart races , and everything comes to a halt. A roller coaster ride was the best way to describe it. "Hey Ayah, can we have a chat?" My daydream was revived by Kent's baritone voice. I parted my lips slightly, but nothing came out. My gaze remained fixed on his hand resting on my elbow. He drew his hand away quickly. My apologies, but I'm going to be tardy to class today. I spun around and didn't bother to wait for him to respond. The pedicab was waiting for me, so I climbed on. There was not a single moment that I even looked at him. But I know he did nothing more than stand there until my ride vanished from his sight. I let out a heave.
AYAH'S POV: As I departed from Kent, it seemed like my heart was going to explode. Suddenly, I couldn't think of anything. His presence made me feel like a slave—a dry tickle in my throat, and a tremor in my lips. In any case, where is it originating from? My heartbeat goes back to normal when I put my hand on top of it. A sigh of relief escaped me as I blew out my breath. A mental image of Kent's face, though, persisted. I felt watched, as if someone were haunting me. The depths of nighttime shadows engulfed his gaze. Like his flawless face, his pouty lips were thick and delicate. In comparison to his hair, which is both long and shiny, I am completely inadequate. The pedicab came up to our school and halted outside the structure. I grinned at the driver and thanked him for his service as I paid him. Upon entering the university, our guard welcomed me. I skipped breakfast and went straight to the canteen because it was close by. I felt a hand go over my eyes. Exactly who it was is cl
View from AYAH: When I went to the restaurant the following day, I couldn't help but wonder why Kent wasn't there. Is that so? A voice inside my head broke the stillness. It was a dull and dreary few days without Kent. I don't know what I'm thinking. At the restaurant, I went about my morning business as usual and ran across Kent's pal. I gave him a kind welcome. "Mr. Smith, good morning. The menu is here. Having handed him the menu, I got out of there. Turning around was not an option when he spoke. "Ayah?" He had a baritone voice that could cantor. As I pivoted around, I grinned at him. "Yes, sir?" I spoke in an approachable manner. Looking at him, I couldn't help but notice his good looks. Still, I experienced nothing emotion. Looks like my heartbeat is normal. I was at ease conversing with him. "I would like to invite you to dinner tonight." His expression softened as he grinned, revealing a beautiful set of white teeth. He appeared to be a model for a toothpaste commercial. I was
AYAH's POV When I went to the restaurant the following day, I couldn't help but wonder why Kent wasn't there. Is that so? A voice inside my head broke the stillness. It was a dull and dreary few days without Kent. I don't know what I'm thinking. At the restaurant, I went about my morning business as usual and ran across Kent's pal. I gave him a kind welcome. "Mr. Smith, good morning. The menu is here. Having handed him the menu, I got out of there. Turning around was not an option when he spoke. "Ayah?" He had a baritone voice that could cantor. As I pivoted around, I grinned at him. "Yes, sir?" I spoke in an approachable manner. Looking at him, I couldn't help but notice his good looks. Still, I experienced nothing emotion. Looks like my heartbeat is normal. I was at ease conversing with him. "I would like to invite you to dinner tonight." His expression softened as he grinned, revealing a beautiful set of white teeth. He appeared to be a model for a toothpaste commercial. I was take
View from AYAH: When I went to the restaurant the following day, I couldn't help but wonder why Kent wasn't there. Is that so? A voice inside my head broke the stillness. It was a dull and dreary few days without Kent. I don't know what I'm thinking. At the restaurant, I went about my morning business as usual and ran across Kent's pal. I gave him a kind welcome. "Mr. Smith, good morning. The menu is here. Having handed him the menu, I got out of there. Turning around was not an option when he spoke. "Ayah?" He had a baritone voice that could cantor. As I pivoted around, I grinned at him. "Yes, sir?" I spoke in an approachable manner. Looking at him, I couldn't help but notice his good looks. Still, I experienced nothing emotion. Looks like my heartbeat is normal. I was at ease conversing with him. "I would like to invite you to dinner tonight." His expression softened as he grinned, revealing a beautiful set of white teeth. He appeared to be a model for a toothpaste commercial. I was
AYAH'S POV: As I departed from Kent, it seemed like my heart was going to explode. Suddenly, I couldn't think of anything. His presence made me feel like a slave—a dry tickle in my throat, and a tremor in my lips. In any case, where is it originating from? My heartbeat goes back to normal when I put my hand on top of it. A sigh of relief escaped me as I blew out my breath. A mental image of Kent's face, though, persisted. I felt watched, as if someone were haunting me. The depths of nighttime shadows engulfed his gaze. Like his flawless face, his pouty lips were thick and delicate. In comparison to his hair, which is both long and shiny, I am completely inadequate. The pedicab came up to our school and halted outside the structure. I grinned at the driver and thanked him for his service as I paid him. Upon entering the university, our guard welcomed me. I skipped breakfast and went straight to the canteen because it was close by. I felt a hand go over my eyes. Exactly who it was is cl
Hey there! "Oh my goodness! You're gonna be tardy to work! From below, I could hear my mother yelling. As of today, I will be beginning my part-time position as a receptionist at the City's Delta Hotel. Six in the morning was the start of the workday, and two in the afternoon was the finish. My first subject won't begin until three in the afternoon. I was able to keep a healthy work-study balance despite my hectic schedule. "Mom, I'm coming!" I replied to her like this. In my life, my mother was the most remarkable individual. She has been considerate and kind all her life. Seeing as how I needed to take a shower, I got up and went to the lavatory. When I looked at my phone, it was fifteen minutes before the crack of dawn. After I got myself dressed, I grabbed my bag and made a beeline for the basement to retrieve the rest of my belongings. First day of work is going to be a whirlwind of activity. My hope is that everything works out well. She presented me with the lunch she had prepar
AYAH's POV When I went to the restaurant the following day, I couldn't help but wonder why Kent wasn't there. Is that so? A voice inside my head broke the stillness. It was a dull and dreary few days without Kent. I don't know what I'm thinking. At the restaurant, I went about my morning business as usual and ran across Kent's pal. I gave him a kind welcome. "Mr. Smith, good morning. The menu is here. Having handed him the menu, I got out of there. Turning around was not an option when he spoke. "Ayah?" He had a baritone voice that could cantor. As I pivoted around, I grinned at him. "Yes, sir?" I spoke in an approachable manner. Looking at him, I couldn't help but notice his good looks. Still, I experienced nothing emotion. Looks like my heartbeat is normal. I was at ease conversing with him. "I would like to invite you to dinner tonight." His expression softened as he grinned, revealing a beautiful set of white teeth. He appeared to be a model for a toothpaste commercial. I was take