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It's almost time, haha. I had to get out of here quickly before they bombarded me with questions.
As I sneak out of the estate, I see Marcus running out as if he were in a life or death case.
But I pay no mind to it. I need to get to the diner where I can start my job.
It's going to be so much fun. I smile. I always love cooking. It's a way of supplement, but food brings joy, in my opinion.
I hop in my less noticed car and start driving to the dinner.
reminiscing
I was a chubby child. My mom always used to pack me with her delicious desserts she made.
"Mommy, they taste so good. Can I have some every day?"
"Yes, my little princess, you can have them anytime you want."
One time, I was bullied because I gained weight.
"Mommy, I look like a pig. No one wants to play with me. I don't want any snacks or food."
"Not even my new dessert I prepared today."
I looked at her with puppy eyes.
"No. you want me to be fat" I say
She laughs, of course, "so no one takes my princess from me."
I pout and begin to cry.
she comes to hug me
"Listen to me, Nicole, you are beautiful even if you gain a little weight. Plus, I show my affection and love through food."
really.
yes.
The following morning, I marched to school.
With boxes of my mom's custard bread she made. Giving each one to everyone. Smiling.
It's been years since I baked. No one ever knew I could find it a painful reminder of what was lost.
As I arrived at the diner, I read
Mary's lil Diner
I'm so excited. I know I should probably get back to managing and creating dishes, but I want to see smiles.
As I walked, the old lady ran to me, and gave me a big hug.
"Dear, I was waiting for you. I thought you wouldn't come today. "
Her hugs feel so warm, just like my mother's did
"Yes ma'am, I would have been here earlier if you had said so."
"Give me a second please"
while I scream internally what do they want now
father calling
"Yes Marcus, what is it you want?"
"Where are you? I need you home now. It's an emergency."
"sorry, but I'm busy. Whatever it is, I may not care."
"Nicole, get home now or else."
"No, I'll see what you'll do later, bye."
Well, where were we dear. She smiles, but I see sadness in her eyes.
"Why are you sad, ma'am?"
"Dear, I thought I heard a familiar voice. I'm sorry. Please call me Mary, and I'm guessing your name is Nicole."
yeah.
Alright, get in the kitchen and show me what you can do.
Is there anything you would want me to do?
Mmm yeah I want you to make one of the dishes we sell here.
pancakes
okay.
I quickly prepared the batter and made their sides. I liked everything from scratch it is what I'm known for.
As I prepared them, customers were walking in.
"Mary, do you have a new cook?"
"Well, no, I'm checking her skills right now."
"What would you like?"
Well, whatever she is cooking smells amazing with a vanilla milkshake.
"Yes, right away, dear."
"Nicole another order of pancakes and vanilla milkshake ?"
"Coming up" She said.
She quickly prepared the pancakes and the vanilla milkshake.
If only I had made the ice cream, it would be even more delicious.
As she finished preparing, more orders came in for pancakes. The kids loved the home-made strawberry jam.
All they sold was pancakes the whole day. Kinda weird when they're other items on the menu.
"Dear, thank you for staying. I thought I was going to do a tasting and train you on how to cook the dishes, but you surprised me. I just hope that other dishes won't be continuously purchased. It's a shame we have other foods, but they just wanted pancakes."
I was happy. I knew my pancakes were a hit, but I don't usually get compliments when cooking these types of dishes.
This was so refreshing. Excited she said goodbyes to Mary and went home.
I feel so inspired she needed her kitchen. Her creativity was bound to wow her clientele.
As soon as she arrived home, she rushed to the kitchen., Kicked everyone out But that joy, inspiration she felt left when her father came rushing in.
"Nicole, how dare you disobey my order?"
Nicole had a bright smile on her face before it disappeared, seeing her father's face.
MARCUS was so upset he forgot what his son had warned him of.
he slapped her.
"Why is it you never listen to me? I am your father. You do what I say."
Seeing no reaction from Nicole, he smiled and looked at the kitchen. She never let anyone renovate the kitchen.
It was her prized possession.
"Get me my golf clubs"
He hated her stubbornness. She was just like his ex-wife. He would make her obey him, whatever the consequences, maybe.
Sir, you golf club. The head butler handed him it.
He began smashing everything in the kitchen while yelling.
obey me. I'm your father. Your sister had a miscarriage. Where were you when she needed you?
Nicole jumped to action. Something broke in.
Before she could say anything, she stood in front of her father. Marcus pushed her away causing her to fall and hit her head.
Nicole fainted on the cold floor.
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