★ Cassiopeia's POV ★
Chapter 8
I jerked up the bed as the startling alarm rang.
I stretched my arms and legs before getting up from the bed and walking into the bathroom, i did my morning routine before changing my outfit went down the stairs.
" Morning fam." I greeted the beautiful looking women seated in the dining room.
" Morning Cassie." They chorused smiling.
"You're quite late today Cassie." Paloma said.
"Late?... It's 7 am ." I said as I sat down and applied the butter spread on my bread.
How can I possibly be late?....
My alarm work me...
Pufft....
Typical paloma...
"No Cassie it's 8:55 am." Madison said looking at the clock gracefully seated on the wall.
"Oh... Fuck." I said as I almost choked on my coffee before scrambling to get my bag from the living room.
Damn...
My alarm failed me...
B*tch...
"Bye Cassie." Paloma said with a devilish grin on her face.
F*cking paloma...
"Bye Cassie." Madison said in a Sing-song voice.
"Bye." I replied before rushing out of the house.
Ugh.....
Finding a taxi here in New York wasn't an easy task and i stupidly forgot to call an Uber.
'Well you thought you were early.' My self-consciousness uttered.
Shut up mind....
Luckily there was a bus station just a few miles down the road.
I ran and when I finally got there... Guess what... I missed the F*cking bus so I had to wait for a while and finally the stupid bus came.
I got to the cafe few minutes after 10, I snuck in through the workers door to avoid being seen.
"Cassiopeia!!!" Maggie called.
Ugh...
Great...
Maggie was our manager and she was extremely bitchy.... Trust me, you don't want to get on her bad side.
"Good morning Maggie." I said as I squeezed out my most beautiful smile praying it comes out neutral.
"Wipe that ugly smile off your face this instant." She said and my smile instantly fell.
Bitch!!!!....
" You're late!!."
"I'm sorry Maggie.... I.... I overslept." I said as my voice trailed off into a whisper.
"Uh-huh... I bet you did.." She said shaking her head in disapproval.
"I'm really sorry Maggie... I swear I'll never repeat it again." I said hurriedly.
' I hope.' Said my self-consciousness.
Shut up you b*tch...
"Of course you won't... It's not like I'll let you anyways... For your punishment you'll take on Sally's shift for later... She's on sick leave today." Maggie said and I nodded.
F*cking Sally....
She's always on sick leave...
Lazy ass b*tch...
"So we're done here... Get to work." Maggie said and walked out.
Ugh...
I hate Monday mornings....
I quickly changed my outfit and went out to the counter.
"Morning Carlos.. Morning Joelle." I greeted my colleagues as I walk in.
"Buongiorno, come è andata la notte?." Carlos replied.
- Morning sunshine, How was your night?. -
You might be wondering how I understand Italian...
Well my roommates are Italians.
" La mia notte è stata lunga, riposante e fantastica. " I replied with a chuckle.
- My night was long, restful and amazing -
Yes I speak too..
" Mwaramutse Cassie. " Joelle replied.
- Good morning Cassie -
Yes she's Rwandan too just like me..
But she works part time cause she's a student.
" Mwaramutse Joelle, ndabifata wasinziriye neza?. " I replied putting on my signature smile.
- Good morning Joelle, I take it you slept well?. -
" Yego narabikoze. " She replied and got back to work.
- Yes I did -
I smiled and started serving my customers for the day.
I heard gasps from behind me and turned to see Joelle and Carlos staring at the entrance.
I turned and saw two beautiful - Yes beautiful - looking men entering the cafe.
Wow....
Just wow...
We stare at them till I they sat at the farthest corner at the left.
" Order!!." One of them called.
I had to go answer as I was the only one less busy.
I went over and took their order.
"We'll take 2 croissants and an apple pie and I'll take 2 latte and a cappuccino." The beautiful one who was dressed casually said.
He looked to be around 24 or lesser and the other wearing a suit should be in his 30's.
Definitely not my type...
Jeez...
Cassie WTF...
"What size please?." I asked shaking out of my thoughts.
" I'll take a Venti for the latte and I'll go with a regular for the cappuccino." He answered.
" Okay coming right up." I said and went to get their orders ready.
It took about 3 minutes before I carried their orders to the table.
In the process of arranging the snacks the younger one excitedly called out.
"Fratello, vieni qui." He said as he waved towards the entrance.
- Brother, over here. -
Oh...
Italian?...
After setting the snacks on the table, I turn around to go back to the counter.
Only for me to bump into someone, I felt myself falling and I closed my eyes.
Way to go Cassie.....
Go ahead...
Embarrass yourself in front of these beautiful men...
But the fall never came, I feel an arm wrapped around my thin waist.
Opening my eyes I was met with beautiful hazel brown eyes.
He's lips... GAWD... He's lips are pink and soft - No I didn't touch them-.
He's curly brown hair is laid down covering he's forehead.
He's jawline is so Sharp giving he's face a clearer pointier shape.
He's eyes lashes are long... Quite long though - Awwwn no Fair -.
I watch as he's cold eyes soften as he stared at me.
If I said these other men were beautiful, then this man is dangerously breathtaking.
I heard a cough and we were brought back into reality and I quickly disengaged from his hold and stepped aside.
" Fratello, non vogliamo far aspettare l'investitore, vero?." The younger one asked with a grin that I so much want to smash.
- Brother, we don't want to keep the investor waiting now do we?.-
I turn my head to the breathtaking one as he walked to sit with them.
" Non essere triste, puoi continuare più tardi." He younger one said again.
- Don't be sad you'll continue later.-
" Stai zitto. " The breathtaking one debunked as his ears turned red.
- Shut up -
Turned red?....
I quickly walked back to the counter and started serving customer again.
I checked the time and wow it was already 1:20pm. I walked into the workers waiting room and stretched myself before eating my lunch.
The amazing thing about this cafe was that the workers get to have their own meals for free.
After eating I went back to the counter to continue serving the customers.
The bell rang and I looked up to see the beautiful young man from earlier.
"Um.. how much does it cost?." He asked.
"That would be $37, please."
"Okay... Here." He dropped the money on the counter and turned to leave the cafe.
I looked around and saw that the other men were still seated.
My shift was supposed to end by 3:00pm but I had to work Sally's shift which ended at 7:00pm.
F*cking Sally...
I cursed again and continued serving customers and before you knew it, the clock hit 7:00.
I undid my apron and went to tell Maggie I'm signing out for the day.
I dumped my T-shirt in the washing machine before changing my cloth, I grabbed my bag and went out through the workers door.
I started walking down the street and regretted not taking my coat with me, it was snowing today.
"You need a ride?." A voice called behind me.
Goosebumps....
I turn around only to see....
To be continued..