In love with my Nightmare

They met for the first time. Or maybe last

If only father knows how much I hate this activity, he will stop making me go with him. Not with all you are the heir to this empire crap, what does having an empire have to do with mixing up with those low-life’s in the school.

I wonder why he even initiated the scholarship program at the school, now there are paupers everywhere. To make it worse, they take classes with the elite.

Well, I do hope today’s visit would be eventful.

Do you think your father made a mistake? His driver asked him.

No, I do not think my father make a mistake, he knows best but I am not comfortable with that. One of the first and major change I will make when my father is retired and I am pronounced the CEO of the Osb. Industries would be to send those poverty stricken children out of the school, and return it to its former glory.

He put his hand on Edward’s shoulder and said “Gold and Coal do not mix”.

Can you drive me down to town for a minute, I want to get coffee.

I thought you wanted to take a drive around and I believe there is an expresso machine in your room, Alex.

The office of the manager looked more modern, if one is not told they would think it was not a part of the restaurant. The office had a four-sitter couch by the left, above it hung a frame of “woman holding a glass of wine”, she wore a purple silk gown and black heels, the color of her gown was same as the couch and the hour glass on his table.

On his table was a portable calendar and a mug with the inscription “best dad”. There was a laptop and a printer on the table. A glass of hot coffee sat beautifully before him, he took off his glasses to reveal his blue eyes, if not for the glasses one would not take note.

Please have a seat, Erica.

You’re welcome to BnB food place. Our policy here is simple, he went on, don’t come late to work, resumption time for employees is 7:30 am, the restaurant opens by 8:30 am. Don’t engage in a fight with a patron, always wear a smile and most importantly you are allowed to take tips but don’t request for it. Is that clear?

Yes Sir. Erica nodded in affirmation. What about the pay Sir?

Well, your pay will be discussed later. You may leave, the restaurant is open and Helen stepped out, so, you’re on your own this morning.

Erica forced herself up from the seat, still admiring the portrait of the woman on the wall, she smiled and walked out when her eyes caught Mr. John watching her.

Back so soon? What happened? First talks with the manger usually takes about and hour.

Or have you charmed him with your smile? Paul asked her.

Just so, he know, he is married with three children and the first is about same age as yourself, he concluded before letting her speak.

Well, it seems my nemesis stepped out so, I have to work double on my first day.

Who are you referring to, he questioned in curiosity.

She said her name is Helen.

Paul burst into uncontrolled laughter as he dusted off the wines at the bar. It seems you’re very judgmental, well, the woman you claim to be “your nemesis” is my mother. And the only reason he acted that way to you was because she was already in a bad mood before your arrival and you arrived late on your first day.

I am so sorry, I didn’t know.

I wasn’t expecting you to, anyway.

There’s a customer, he touched her and pointed at the door.

Erica gave a hand to the men trying to open the door.

It’s not so hard, raise and push, she smiled.

She stepped aside for them to make their way in. Alex and Edward walked like they owned the place, Edward scanned with his eyes the best seat, while Alex observed in disgust the interior of the restaurant.

It looked better from outside, who in his or her right minds would make such old interior design in the 21st century, Alex said to Edward they made to take their seats. Even the seats feel old. Well, I hope their service is better, he frowned.

Would you shut it down if it isn’t? This is not your family place, Alex.

No, Edward, I have a better idea, I would buy it and change the renovate it.

Alex smiled at that thought

Erica took a note pad and a pen and walked up to them.

Be nice and wear a smile, Paul whispered to her.

Good day, my name is Erica, how can I help you today?

No one asked for your name, Alex retorted.

Give me a cup of black coffee, no sugar, just milk. Same for Edward.

It won’t kill you to speak nicely, I am human like yourself, you could have stayed at wherever you came from and served yourself. Ingrate!

I apologize, she put her hands together and bowed to Edward.

She made to walk out, but Alex held her by the hand…