CHAPTER 4 (Finding a New Job)
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CHAPTER 4
Celine's POV:
"Good morning, Roxanne. Come on, let's eat together. I cooked breakfast. You must be hungry," I told her.
It was already early morning when I got back to the house I was renting, so I decided to cook breakfast.
Roxanne is my friend. We both left the province to work here in the city.
However, she was lucky enough to get a decent job, while I ended up being a stripper.
"It's already 3:00 in the morning, Celine... I guess you haven't slept yet," she guessed.
I gave a slight smile and invited her to sit next to me.
"I just got home at this hour because I was a hero earlier. I helped an old woman. Her son is an i***t. He let her walk alone on the street. She was harassed and robbed. It was pitiful," I said to Roxanne, telling her what happened.
"You really love meddling in other people's lives, Celine. What if you got hurt? Remember, your parents are sick, so you need to stay out of trouble," my friend said.
"Yeah, I know that, Roxanne. I just couldn't stop myself from helping the old woman. Anyway, can you help me to be a waitress at the restaurant where you work? I really need a new job," I pleaded with her.
"A new job? You mean you're leaving the club?" she asked.
"Yeah... I'm leaving the club. Tonight's my last day," I replied, which made Roxanne's eyebrows furrow.
"How did that happen, Celine? You owe Madam Baby almost a million. Did she agree to let you resign?" she asked.
I suddenly fell silent at her question. I didn't know how to answer it, as it was embarrassing to say that a rich man bought me for three million.
"I'm serious Roxanne, I need a job. Please help me get in as a waitress. I badly need to find a new job so I can save up to pay for my tuition," I told my friend again.
I chose not to answer her question because I wasn't ready to tell her about Mr. Cooper. I still have some privacy when it comes to my private life.
"Okay, okay. I'll help you. I'll talk to my manager, and if she agrees, I'll call you right away. For now, let's eat so you can rest later," Roxanne replied, which convinced her to help me.
"Thank you, Roxanne... If you weren't here, I probably would have gone crazy with all my problems," I said softly to her.
"You're my friend, Celine. I promised your parents that I would guide and help you here in the city," she said, hugging me.
It's a big help to have a true friend. Despite all the problems I've been through, Roxanne has been my support system, which is why I'm able to get by every day.
After we finished breakfast, I went to my room to rest. My eyes were really sleepy, and my body was tired. So as soon as I lay down, I fell asleep.
I only woke up to a series of ringtones from my phone. When I looked, I immediately saw Roxanne's name. She had so many missed calls and text messages.
"Celine, Ma'am agreed. Come here now while the real owner of the restaurant isn't here yet." That was the message I read when I opened it. It was one hour ago.
I quickly got up and took a shower. I think it only took me five minutes to get ready. And when I was done, I immediately looked for a ride to get to the restaurant where Roxanne works.
I was panting and sweating when I finally reached the restaurant.
In my hurry, I didn't notice that my hair was a mess and my clothes were wrinkled.
"Celine, is a comb not a thing for you?" Roxanne said when she approached me.
"I did comb my hair. The wind was just so strong that it messed up my hair," I told her.
I had to take a motorbike because I had no other choice. So this is what happened to my hair and clothes.
"Let's go inside. Madam is waiting," my friend said, inviting me in.
"You go on ahead, Roxanne. I'll follow you... By the way, where's the comfort room here? I'll fix myself up so I can look presentable to your boss," I asked her.
"It's on the left side. But be quick, okay? The person interviewing you is an elderly woman," she said, which I nodded to.
I didn't ask many questions and chose to hurry to the comfort room.
But in my rush, I didn't immediately see that someone was coming out of the comfort room, which caused me to bump into them.
He immediately grabbed my arm to keep me from losing my balance. And when I looked at the person I bumped into, I was so shocked to see the face of Mr. Cooper. The man who bought me last night.
I don't know how to react. I felt like I turned pale when I saw him. I couldn't move and just stared at his face.
"Is this how girls react when they see me? They'll do anything just to get my attention," he said.
Wait. He didn't recognize me? That means he doesn't know I'm the girl he bought at the club?
Well, I was wearing a mask last night.
"I'm not interested in you, Miss. So if you're planning to kiss me, don't you dare do it," he said again.
My forehead wrinkled at what he said. I couldn't understand why he was saying this in front of me when I had no intention of kissing him.
"What are you talking about? I'm not thirsty for your lips. And just so you know, you're not my type. Jerk!" I said to him, my voice sharp.
I couldn't believe this was Mr. Cooper's attitude. I thought he was calm, but I guess I was wrong.
He's too arrogant.
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