Chapter 15

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-MUNCHKIN-

Francine's POV

I don't know why did he asked that but I'm sure he has reasons behind it, it's not that I'm throwing my nose at his business, I'm just curious and wondering why did he asked me that.

It's been a week since he said sorry to me and I appreciated it a lot. I thought he won't gonna ever apologized to me but I'm wrong, I was really waiting for it and when he said that, my heart felt alive and I was happy because finally he apologized to me. After that, we got along so well and acts like a real sibling, I must say he's a good brother to me, he pays attention to the things that I need and he even cooks for me. I'm very thankful that he became my brother.

"So, you're the new waitress here?"
A tall blonde man stood in front of me with a genuine smile on his face. He's wearing the same outfit like mine, but instead of skirt, he's wearing a light blue jeans and his white polo are tucked in on his jeans and there's three buttons undone showing a bit of his chest and his collar bone.
Sexy..
I must admit he got the looks..and he's very handsome, but not as handsome as my brother, Thorn.

"Uh..yes" I looked down a bit blushing when he noticed me staring at him.
Gosh..so much for a first impression. Great, Francine. Now, he'll gonna think that you're a creep.
In my peripheral vision, he walked around me and I can feel his eyes scanning my body like a robot up and down. My heart was racing so fast and beads of sweat started to form from my forehead.
Is he gonna fire me already?

"Hmm, nice meeting you then, I'm Grayson Duncan but, just call me Gray, and you are?" He extended his hands towards me and I looked at him skeptically.

He chuckled and his voice was so deep and a bit hoarse. Okay, enough of giving so much good information about this guy Francine. Just focus on your work.

"N-nice meeting you too Sir Grayson. I'm Francine Bellamy. It's a pleasure for me to work here." I accepted his hand for a shake and lowered down my head a bit for respect.

I was about to pull my hand away from him but his gripped tightened and so that made me looked at him. His eyes are looking at me intently and I can't help but to blush then after a moment he bursted out laughing without letting go of my hand.

"W-what's funny?" I glared at him that made his laughter grew louder.
What's wrong with this guy!?

"You. Haha, don't call me Sir..", he paused then pulled me towards him as he leaned closer to my face that made my eyes widened in shock.
Too close..
"Because, I'm not the manager. I work here too.. as a cook."

"What!? So-- you're not-- wait..-- you tricked me!!" I screamed at him in anger and embarrassment as I glare.

He gasped forming his lips into 'O' as he put his hand on his chest as if I stabbed him in there. "Did I? ...How?... I didn't told you that I'm the manager right?... You jumped into conclusions right before I tell you the truth, munchkin." My cheeks burned in embarrassment as I looked down at my feet while fidgeting my fingers.
I feel like crying now. It's my first day at work and I'm being bullied by this annoying monkey in front of me.

Gulping hard, I opened my lips to speak but was cut by an old woman's voice. "Hey there, you must be Francine."
She was wearing a violet satin dress that reached her ankles and it made her more beautiful than ever.

Me and Grayson looked at her. She's smiling sweetly to the both of us while walking in our direction slowly.
"Uhm..yes." I returned the smile and walked towards her leaving this monkey alone behind.

"I'm Catarina Duncan, the owner of 'Spring Cafe'  it's a pleasure to have you here sweetie. I've already read your information and you're 21."

"Yeah..next month." I smiled at her politely and she nodded at me as she moved her hand gesturing someone.

"Aherm, what do you want me to do grandma?" Grayson cleared his throat as he stands beside me like a statue. I mean, he's tall..maybe same as Thorn and here I am..so small.

"Assist her on everything Grayson and remember don't make troubles. I know you." She squinted her eyes on Grayson and he just nodded and saluted at her like a soldier. Cute.

"Grandma?" I looked at them questioningly and Grayson laughed again while holding his tummy.
Seriously, everything is funny for this guy? I'm starting to get annoyed.

"Yep. At your service, munchkin."
He winked and I blushed as I looked away quickly. Why he's cute!?

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I didn't know that working at a cafe is hard especially that there's so many customers here. Grayson taught me about the things here already, from serving the orders to the name of the foods, the customers and all that I need to learn. I also found out that this cafe is the most famous Cafe in this town.

Grayson stayed at the kitchen cooking that's why, I can worked peacefully without his annoying laugh.
I looked at my wristwatch and it's already passed 6pm. I wish Thorn wouldn't scold me for staying late. We're getting along just fine now and I can't ruin it.
Well, it's not my fault tho..I mean I didn't know that this cafe is open till 9pm.

"Hey munchkin, good work for a first timer." Grayson appeared behind me then messed my hair while I'm closing the cafe. All the moving and smiling and shouting a bit around made me feel drained and exhausted. I won't be surprised if my whole body hurts tomorrow or tonight.

"Thanks." I smiled at him although I was irritated because he messed my hair. He walked towards the counter and I followed him, sitting one of the stools there.

"You're welcome munchkin."

I rolled my eyes at him earning a laugh as I huff and slumped my head on the table and mumbles lazily,
"Quit calling me munchkin. I have a name you know and it's Francine."

"I don't like your name, I prefer munchkin and you can't do anything about it." He placed a Mango parfait beside me and I happily munched at it.

Ah! It taste so good.

"Mhmm did you made this? The taste is so good!!" I smiled at him while eating and he nodded at me then walked around taking a seat beside me.

"Do you like it?"

"Are you kidding me? Of course I love it!!" I exclaimed while I kept on eating and savoring the delightful taste of this heavenly dessert in front of me.

"I'm glad." He rested his arm on the table then scooted closer to me.
I was on my last bite when I felt a warm thing that caressed my cheek.
Turning my head to look at the person who owned those thing, I held my breathed when Grayson and I are just an inch apart, I can feel his warm breath fanning against my lips as I gulped and swallowed hard while looking at his eyes.

He's too close, my heart is beating so fast and loud and I feel like my cheeks are already burning.

Leaning closer to me, I closed my eyes firmly waiting for his next move when I heard a loud sound of someone falling onto the floor that made my eyes opened up just to see Grayson, lying down on the floor with his lips bleeding.

"Oh god.." I was about to take a step towards him to see if he's alright when a strong hand yanked me away from him. Too fast, everything happened too fast!

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