Astrid was grumpy and it reflected in her work. She was reprimanded twice for accidentally burning the burger patty and Matilda soon realized that Astrid was lost In her own cocoon.
She quickly pulled Astrid aside and spoke to her.
`Hey, you look lost. Spill the beans, baby'. Matilda looked to the front counter and motioned Bettany to cover her for 10 minutes.
`I…am ok. Just tired.'
`Baby girl, I can spot a lie a mile away, otherwise, I ain't Matilda for a reason'
`That transparent, huh?
`I know you have an issue with trusting people. You are always guarded like a stiff stick. But your body ain't a stick'
Astrid laughed and she contemplated if she should talk to Matilda.
`Let's just say that there is this dinner invitation with a bunch of rich vampires and I am wary of them'
`Can't you say no?
`I wish it was that easy but I don't want to offend them. After all, they insisted since I was the saviour of the day',
