HIS TO COMMAND

Good morning, Max, I smile greeting the man behind the grill. Good morning, Princesa, he smiles brightly looking at me with a soft gaze. You look beautiful,what's the occasion, Max asked curious while checking me out. I chuckled. I got a call from the enterprise I interviewed for and they said, I've been scheduled for the final screening hence, I should come over today, I am just dressed to impress,and maybe, just like Cinderella my outfit could be the key, I answered teasingly while smiling at him. I proceed to take a sit on the front chair directly facing Max. They'll be lucky and happy to have a soul like you there..... (He pause with a smile), so today's special (he chuckle teasingly), do you want any extra cheese with your sandwich, I could make it extra, extra cheesy and crunchy too, however, you like it since it's your special day mija, just say it and Papi deliver. That will be lovely, I reply with a smile. He continues grilling, i just sit there watching everything he's doing. Max is a father figure to me. He and my dad have been friends for as long as I remember. Not to mention he sells the best grilled meals and sandwiches in town. He migrated from Spain after his wife divorce him and married a rich dude, taking custody of their daughter. He misses her alot, but he can't go back and fight the rich, in a world of right and wrong only money matters. He loves me like I belong to him and I love max too. He's about 58 of age or more. Dad isn't always available due to the nature of his job. It's either he's investigating a crime or arresting criminals leaving me with my kid brother. I won't call that crazy fellow a kid though, that dude is way taller than I am. You could mistake him for my older brother. He's broad, tall, handsome, the kind you'll be certain is a playboy because he can hit on any girl with that face and she won't resist yet that boy is single, always cringing on me like his fiancee, doing everything to make me smile, lucky me. Mom died when I was little, I don't remember much about her. Just that she loves me and my kid brother alot. She will often buys us banana chips everytime she goes to the market, then kiss every inch of our body while tickling us. Still miss her, even though that's the only memory I could store of her and this beautiful purple butterfly pendant necklace she gave me. Here you go, extra special made with love from papito, he said handing me the sandwich wrapped in a visible plastic. I collect it while thanking him. He simply pats me on my head and wished me luck. I smiled before I exit the store. Casually walking up the street, taking a bite of the amazing treat. My heart pounds in my chest from the anxiety of going to the interview. The bus stop was already on sight but luckily,I am early, so the bus wasn't there yet. I breath, today is going to be perfect Chloe, nothing will ruin this day. I tried to calm myself down with words of motivation and affirmation while munching on the sandwich. I kept going, steady and happy, suddenly someone bumped into me and my sandwich falls into a puddle of dirty water. Hey, watch where you're heading clumsy girl, I hear a masculine voice bark at me, he's tone almost lace with irritation. Instantly, the sad empty hungry feeling I had while I look at the sandwich morphed into rage. Did you just call me clumsy, I snap, trailing my gaze to the stranger. This bastard,I look him in the eye,pure rage emitting from my petite body compare to his tall, athletic body. He is still on his phone, talking to someone while looking at me with disgust. You overgrown demon, how dare you accuse me of being clumsy when clearly, you bumped into me , I snarl at him. Hey, I think you should watch your mouth, don't you have eyes to see I was in the middle of an important phone call. I am sure you lacked manners else you'll know to keep mute but again I won't blame you, you street brat, he said shoving his phone into his pocket while giving me a murderous look. My brows rise with shock and surprise as I nod my head, as if trying to process a valid piece of information. I exhale loud. You dare lecture me about manners huh, clearly you have a mental disorder dude, I'll recommend you visit a psychiatrist because you might be going mad, you brainless demon, I Said with a hint of mockery eye firmly fixed on him. He firmly lock his gaze with mine trying to intimidate me, I am my father's daughter, intimidation doesn't work on me. In a daze, my stomach grumble loudly making me curse under my breath. I look at the puddle again, hating this man gut the more. Ooh, I see now. The witch is hungry (he laughs in mockery, taking out a sum of cash and shoving it my way) Here, take it, I know you want it, after all that's what this drama have been all about, don't be shy, just take it and get another worthless sandwich, his emotions pitch with mockery with a face lift smirk. I bite my lower lip, I'll show him worthless. I bend over, take the sandwich from the dirt,then shove it into the pocket of his blue suit. Hey, are you cra... I cut him off before he finishes his sentence. Don't you dare, or else the puddle will act as a smoothie on that look. Come to think about it, I think the sandwich is no longer worthless since it with a worthy demon. I love your outfit by the way. The sandwich gives it a pop, don't you think, I huff with a teasing psychotic smile. Coming closer to him, I whispered loud enough for him to hear, "bye demon", I winked, wipe off the smile from my face, leaving it plain and stern. Glaring at him like he was a disease, I hummed softly before leaving. So arrogant and rude, would it kill him to apologize. He had to spoil my mood and I am starving, luckily there's a cafe close to the enterprise, I'll get something there. The bus was there already, I boarded it and as if waiting for me, the door closes. The bus starts to move. I relax on my seat, resting my head, I close my eyes to release the tense.