She's The Troublemaker

Chapter 3 - Coffee Sir ?

It was 5 in the evening and my time to pack up. As I gathered my pens, files, and folders, someone knocked on my door. " Come in, " I said. Logan entered smiling as he stood there leaning against the door. He had this sad yet satisfactory grin as he came in and took a seat on the visitor's chair. " How come you're here ?" I said. Now that my bag was already packed, all I had to do was take my sling and take a taxi back home. " I am glad you are not like them, " he said. Not like who? Why am I not like them? What was he trying to say? " Like whom ?" I said confusion written all over my face. " Like the other secretaries, I had to face. All those women just waited for a chance to pounce. And look at you-" he gestured his hand towards me. What's wrong with me? " - you gave that piece of show off a lesson. And to tell you the truth, I saw all that commotion and you my girl rocked " he said. By the look at his face, he looked excited or more over he looked proud as if I had won over Donald Trump in a debate. " Okay...So?" I said

" And you are the first person to consider me as a friend -"

" I am sorry if you don't want to be-"

" Hell girl. I would love to be friends with a free spirit like you " he said. The heat made its way to my cheeks, thanks to my not-so-paled skin. I put my hand forward as he shakes it. We smiled and exited the office. I stood at the pavement waiting for a taxi to arrive but alas there was none. I started to walk along the pavement using google maps as my guide. According to the estimated time, it would take me about 3 hours by foot. Great. I had reached the 100 m mark when I heard a honk beside me. I looked at the black Volkswagen in confusion. The window rolled down and up came a striking face of Logan. " Come in " he ushered " No, it's fine. I'll walk ." I said

Logan stepped up of his car and walked around it and at me. He stopped right in front of me before lifting me up and slinging me over his shoulder. My immediate action was I cried out to him to out him down and guess what? He did put me down but on the passenger seat. He then buckled me up and did the same.

" So, where to ?" He asked flashing his smile at me

After saying him a ton of directions, thanks to google maps Of course , we reached my flat. I thanked him for the ride and climbed up the stairs. There was a sort of emptiness when he left. I couldn't know why... Making my way I reached my flat and unlocked it. Ethan was busy seeing Netflix with lays in his hands. When he took notice of me, he came and gave me a big tight hug. For a 16-year-old he was way tall, 6'2 to be exact and that's the reason that I always ended near his chest and not an inch higher. Sometimes I wonder how our younger siblings always tend to grow taller than us. Why don't they be cute and chubby throughout their life. I hugged him back and stuffed my sling into the wardrobe. I locked my room and changed into my sweats, oh dear doesn't it feel good. Yes, it does.

I came back as Ethan switched another channel and another till I told him to stop that. I slumped next to him and we watched TV till it was 8 . Since I hadn't cooked anything that meant only one thing - CHINESE TAKEAWAY. Dialing the number we ordered to noodles and two golden-fried shrimps. We were eagerly waiting when Ethan decided to break our excitement.

"Mel, Aunt Brooks had called, " he said while sipping his ice cold water

" Oh really, what did she say? She does know we are here right?" I asked. To which Ethan only nodded in response. Aunt brooks were one hell of a woman. She wasn't married and had no children. She is bubbly, free-spirited, you say it. She's flirty too and when I say she's flirty it's not in a bad way it's a friendly fitness nothing serious. She always considered us as her children , taking care of us , making delicious dishes for us and she even used to give us great gifts for Christmas . She owned a coffee shop , where she always spends her time , having a fun time with her customers . Overall she is a woman I can rely on anytime and anywhere.

" Yup, she does. She wanted to know whether you could come tomorrow to help her work at the coffee shop. Plus she's paying us wages for it " he said. By the look of his face, he was delighted to go. After all, she was his favorite aunt. He wriggled his eyebrows at me and I just nodded my head yes. He jumped and hugged me such that it was hard for me to breath. After convincing him that I would be there no matter what, he let me go. That was the exact time our parcel came in and we ate like hungry pigs. Later on, as I sat on my bed I really thought for once that what was gonna happen on Monday? When I meet the devil face to face. Will, he really kick me out or will I get the last chance? First day and I had caused a hell of a drama. Congratulations Melissa. Anyways tomorrow is Saturday and I have no work as its an off for us. Let's see what happens when I meet aunt brooks. I think it will be crazy like old times.

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"Melissa, OMG SWEETHEART YOU HAVE GROWN SO BIG " Ladies and Gentlemen meet my aunt.

" Yes Aunt Brooks, I have grown big. Couldn't stay small for long " I said as she engulfed me in another one of her bear hugs. Let me correct myself, polar bear hug. The difference between a bear hug and a polar bear hug is a polar bear is much cuter.

" And Ethan my boy. You have turned into a handsome lad " she said as she patted his head. I fought hard to suppress my laugh.

" Come on you two. I want you to meet my HOMIES " Aunt led us through her basement door to a full time functioning coffee shop. It was extravagant, a mix between a cottage and a restaurant. When my aunt mentioned ' HOMIES ' I thought she referred to old men twice of my age probably smoking a cigar and drinking espresso and behold my aunt's friends. There were of my age and the shocking part was that they were very homely with my aunt. There were 3 guys and one gal. One guy had black hair, olive skin, and blue eyes. The other was shorter compared to him but was still taller than me, he had pale skin and hazel eyes. The other guy was a perfect Emo, with piercing and blue hair and grey eyes. The girl was pretty with honey blonde hair and emerald eyes.

" Victor Reynolds " a guy of my age with the blue eyes extended his hand towards me which I gladly took

" Josh Parson " he was the one with hazel eyes

" Ashley Adams "

" Mikey Tenesson " he was the guy with the piercings

" Hi guys, I am Melissa. Melissa Raykar " I said. As we all shared smiles as common things were shared and known. For instance, everyone was a Linkin Park fan including Ashley and we went along well. Soon it was time for me to take up a post and help my aunt. I was hoping my aunt would give me to do the dishes. But she's evil and I know what job she would always give - A waitress. It took me some time to cope up with the others. Sometimes I called Ashley or victor for help. But by the end of my 3 rd hour, I was an average waitress. As I was busy taking my 20 the order of the day. Yeah, I know my aunt's coffee shop is famous that's why it attracts so many customers. I heard a familiar voice call out. A cool demanding voice which I thought I would only be hearing after two days -

" Melissa is that you ?" A familiar voice said

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Hey guys,

Another update for you guys. It's been long since I updated and I finished completing this chapter. So what do you guys think is gonna happen. But the main question is

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