FLASHBACK(THE DAY)
1975 Words
11/25/19
Were it all began the day we actually talked and admitted that we liked each other.
3rd persons POV
“arghhh why aren’t they here yet” Kendra uttered in frustration while mapping the floor
“those assholes are really getting in my nerves,” she said to herself and looked around. This bistro was the product of all her income for the past 3 years. After leaving home and living independently Kendra promised herself to achieve her dreams. Working 3-4 jobs a day and even work night shifts for the past three years, here she is managing her own business.
*BUZZ*BUZZ*
She pulled out her phone from her pocket and opened the message
Mj:
I’m really sorry but I can’t make it today there’s an emergency my daughter is in the hospital I’m so sorry
She replied ok then dragged the map in the storage room.
*BUZZ*BUZZ*
She looked at her phone again and this time another employee texted
Cj:
Ey boss I can’t come today I’m not really feeling ok, but I’ll make sure to come tomorrow
“are you f*****g kidding me?!, why did I even bother to hire employees when I pretty much do everything myself” she uttered
*heavy sigh*
“I can help, if you need one”
she turned around and saw brie standing at the door
“everything’s done actually, but I’ll keep that in mind” she replied with a smile
“can I get a coffee?” brie asked
“sure” Kendra replied and went to the kitchen
“can you bring it in the smoking area, if that’s ok?” brie asked as she peeked at the kitchen.
“yeah sure” ken answered from the kitchen
Brie then entered the smoking area and light her cigarette. She gazed at the big window and looked at the sky.
“here’s your coffee” Kendra uttered placing the coffee beside her
“thank you” brie replied
Brie handed a cigarette to her which she gladly accepted
“I know you need that,” brie told her and chuckled
This was the first time brie actually talked to her. She is a regular customer but unlike her friends, she’s the quiet type. She won’t talk to you unless it’s necessary
“I’m Kendra Chen Sumaken, we haven't formally met yet,” Kendra said and offered her hand
“Iana Brielle Brook” brie replied and shook her hand
“Brielle, hmmm I like it” Kendra commented while smiling
Brie looked out the window and took a sip of her coffee to hide her blushing cheeks. Kendra, on the other hand, was just gazing at her. A lot of Kendra’s costumers flirt with her even some of Brielle’s friends but not even once did brie tried to flirt with her. For a while now she couldn’t stop to notice her. Brie brought the cigarette to her mouth and as her lips wrapped around the cigarette butt Kendra can’t help but think how it feels if it was her lips and not the cigarette.
*ahem* ken cleared her throat then asked
“ahm I noticed you haven’t been coming lately”
“yeah, I have been busy with school projects and stuff” brie replied looking at her
“I was just cooking for breakfast would you like to join me?” ken shyly asked looking at the ground
her heart starts pounding hearing those words she wanted to smile and giggle but kept her cool
“sure” she replied
“I’ll just prepare the food then,” ken said putting off her cigarette and throw it at the bin then left the smoking area
“now I know what you guys did, sneaky brats” brie whispered to herself
even so, she knows she likes to be in this moment with her
Brie and her friends planned on having breakfast at ken’s bistro before heading to school but what she didn’t know was her friends aren’t really going
Brie carried her cup of coffee and left the smoking area she sat on one of the tables and patiently waited for ken
“I heard that you sing” ken commented as she walks out of the kitchen carrying two plates of sisig. She placed one on brie’s side of the table and sat on the opposite side
“Whoever told you that, is a liar” brie replied chuckling
“huh, really? I think I heard you sang” ken said glancing at her
“when?” brie curiously asked
“a few weeks ago at the comfort room” she replied
“what made you think it was me?” brie asked as she took a bite
“you were the one who returned the key” ken answered
“ohh” brie replied slightly embarrassed then laughed laughed
"would you like to sing tonight? we have an open house tonight" Kendra asked looking into her eyes
"sure, I would love to" she replied smiling
As they eat their breakfast they talked about stuff. like brie is an only child, ken started her business a year ago and has 3 sisters. They were enjoying each other's company until they were interrupted by a customer.
“Uhm good morning, where is the owner?” the lady asked sweetly
“I am; how can I help you?” ken asked
she went to the counter and talked to the customer brie waved at her then mouthed the words thank you to Ken.
Ken waved back and nod, brie finally left the place
“so you want to have the party next week Friday?” Ken asked the customer
“Yeah, if that’s ok?” the lady asked
“sure, we have different packages if you like” Ken sat with the costumer and started planning the party.
On the other hand, brie saw her friends at school.
“So how was breakfast?” Jessa asked so excitedly
“you sneaky bitches” she said and pointed at her friends.
“I can clearly see you like each other, you just need to see it and have like a moment to know each other” Jessa explained
“Thankfully, it was just the two of us” brie replied while rolling her eyes
“do you really think it was a coincidence?” Jessa said and winked at her
*at Kendra's bistro*
After talking to the client and finalizing the party Kendra started to keep the plates she and brie used then she noticed a piece of tissue paper on brie’s plate and a phone number is written on it. Kendra grabbed the tissue paper and put it inside her pocket. She couldn’t hide the smile on her face as she continued to clean
“I’ll continue cleaning that boss,” says the voice in front of her
When she looked up she saw CJ standing on the opposite side of the table
“I thought you can’t come today? are you feeling ok?” she asked raising her eyebrows
Cj is her first employee a lesbian like her too. a person she can count on anytime but also a pain in the ass most of the time.
“it was a false alarm” CJ replied with a smile and took the plates and cups in the kitchen
She shook her head and went to the counter
“you did that on purpose didn’t you?” ken asked pulling the tissue paper out of her pocket and stare at the phone number
“what?” CJ asked from the kitchen
“I know you heard me,” ken said and looked at CJ poking her head out the kitchen
“I don’t know what you’re talking about” CJ replied again as she walks out of the kitchen
“you know that phone number is not gonna text itself” CJ commented staring at the tissue paper on Kendra's hand
“did I ask for your opinion?” ken said glaring at her
“I’ll be right here when you need me,” CJ said walking towards the kitchen counter.
Minutes have passed and costumers started to come and go. Ken didn’t have the time to sit and relax not even for a minute. She’s pretty much running around from the counter to the kitchen. They don’t usually get this many costumers but today the place is really packed.
“Uhm ken someone is asking for you at table 8,” CJ said as she enters the kitchen
“ok, can you continue putting toppings on this pizza,” ken said washing her hands then left the kitchen and headed to table 8.
Her smile went from ear to ear when she realized that brie and her friends are on table 8
“hey, CJ said you asked for me,” she said smiling like an idiot
“not you specifically” Jessa replied chuckling
“we’re just going to order,” Cheska said which made them laughed
“what can I get for you?” ken asked and roll her eyes
“one c2gin” brie replied without any expression
(c2gin is a famous drink in the place it is ginebra mixed with c2)
“ok,” Kendra said and left
“what as that for?” Ivan asked
All eyes are on brie waiting for an explanation
“what? I thought we came here for drinks?” brie replied
“what’s with the attitude??” veronica asked
“we doctored your alone time with her and you’re going to blow it like that?” Ivan said in disbelief
“she’s the one who blew it,” brie said grabbing the tissue paper on the holder
“I wrote my phone number on a tissue paper and placed it on the plate to make sure she sees it,” she said tearing the tissue paper into pieces
“But.she.NEVER.called.or.even.texted” she continued tearing the tissue paper even more
“here are your orders ladies” CJ interrupted and placed the pitcher of alcohol on the table along with another pitcher of water
“I thought she texted you,” CJ said while placing the class cup and a shot glass on the table
“well news flash, she didn’t!!” brie replied glaring at CJ
“I better get back to work,” she said and left them in a hurry
“dude, I thought you texted her?” CJ asked as soon as she entered the kitchen
“what?” ken asked
“she’s mad about you not texting her,” CJ said
“I kinda misplaced her number” Ken embarrassingly admitted
Cj looked at her in disbelief
“boss, I’m disappointed in you,” CJ said shaking her head
Ken glared at her and left the kitchen
“sup, boss” carl greeted walking up to Ken
“hey, right on time switch with CJ you’re in charge of the kitchen today mj isn’t around,” ken said and walked towards brie
“Can we talk?” she said while taking a seat beside brie
“look who wants to talk?” brie said in a sarcastic tone and took a full shot
“take it easy,” ken said and took the glass from brie’s hand
“just say what you want to say” she replied rolling her eyes
“boss, sorry to interrupt but most of the ingredients are about to be empty” carl hesitantly asked
Without any word ken handed carl her keys
“Uhm I’m under probation right now, I can’t drive” carl replied
Ken glared at him while biting her lips
“I’ll do the grocery shopping tomorrow” she replied and faced brie again
“they are not enough for today,” Carl said as he moves a few feet away
Ken stood up and said
“Just text me the ingredients, I’ll be back soon”
Kendra left the bistro and went grocery shopping
Meanwhile, brie and her friends are arguing whether ken likes her or not
“look, brie she likes you I can see it,” Ivan said looking at her
“I don’t know anymore” she replied and pouted
“she likes you trust me,” CJ said
“Why do you appear out of nowhere?” veronica said putting her hands up dramatically
“Just trust me ok? Act drunk when she gets here, I’ll take care of the rest” CJ said and winked at her
Kendra arrives and went straight to the kitchen as she was taking each item out CJ entered and said
“you know Jessa and her friends are on their 5th order already”
Kendra didn’t seem to mind so she continued
“and I far as what I’ve heard she’s been continuously taking full shots”
“did I really f****d up that bad?” Kendra asked placing both hands on the table
“yeah” CJ replied and left
“f**k” Kendra let out a deep sigh
“we’ll do fine on our own” carl suddenly uttered
“what” ken asked
“take her home, we can manage,” carl said again
“ok, I’ll be back. I’ll just give her a ride” ken replied and exits the kitchen
As ken approaches brie’s table she could clearly see how red her face is
“hey there stranger” brie greeted and smiled
“oh god, I’ll take you home,” ken said and pulled her up by the arm
Brie pretended to lose balance which she immediately regrets.
Their faces are so close to each other. her heart is beating fast. they can't help but look at each other's lips every breath she takes feels like a magnet pulling her towards Kendra.
she's moving closer
and closer
and closer
and close
- Writer
