(Mr Rodriguez rushes to meet the man)
Mr Rodriguez: Sir, What's the matter this time?
Fat Man: This silly girl burnt my food!
Alicia: (angrily) Who you callin' "silly"?
Mr Rodriguez: (warningly) Alicia....
Alicia: Sorry.
(She goes back into the kitchen)
Fat Man: Where is she going?!
Mr Rodriguez: I'm really sorry sir, I'm sure it was just an accident. Don't worry, We'll make you another meal but you'll have to hold on because we're out of beef and chicken and I sent some employees to go buy some.
Fat Man: It's alright, Just tell Morena to make me vegetable salad...I guess I have no other option than to eat that.
Mr Rodriguez: Alright sir.
(Later)
Fat Man: Thank you for the vegetable salad. You were right, It tasted kinda better than the junk foods I usually eat. It's good to try something new. I guess i'll take your advice and eat healthier from now on (hands her $200) Take that.
Morena: Thank you very much sir.
(That evening)
Daniel: So Morena, Are you ready to go?
Morena: Yeah, My shift is over.
Daniel: Alright, I'll drive you home.
Morena: (smiles) Thank you.
(That night, Daniel drops Morena off at her house)
Daniel: Goodnight.
Morena: (smiles) Goodnight.
(Next Day)
(At Chuks restaurant)
(At the dish washing area)
Nina: (laughs) I can't believe this...
Morena: I'm serious, She literally burnt the man's food and expected him to eat it.
Nina: (sighs) Some people can never acknowledge their mistakes.
Morena: Yeah.
Nina: So after that, What happened?
Morena: Well, The man said he's going to eat healthy from now on.
Nina: He's lucky he heeded your advice before it was too late. I mean, There are many health issues that come with being overweight - High blood pressure, diabetes and so on...
Morena: True, But I was suprised that Mr Rodriguez didn't shout at Alicia or give her any punishment because she broke about three rules.
Nina: Haven't you heard?
Morena: Heard what?
Nina: Mr Rodriguez and Alicia are dating.
Morena: How do you know?
Nima: Think about it, Why would he employ a terrible cook like her without even giving her a trial, And he ALWAYS calls her to his office for a "discussion"
Morena: Well that's hypocritical and unfair. Why would he employ someone who's inexperienced just because they're dating?
Nina: Welcome to our world!
(Meanwhile)
(Mr Rodriguez goes to the kitchen)
Mr Rodriguez: Good morning everyone, How're you all doing?
Andrew: We're fine sir.
Mr Rodriguez: That's good. You all should get back to work.
Cecilia: (seductively) Mr Rodriguez....
Mr Rodriguez: Yes Cecilia?
Cecilia: Do you need me to make you a very tasty delicacy?
Mr Rodriguez: Wow, That's very nice of you, I'd like to eat....
(Just then, Mr Rodriguez and Alicia make eye contact)
Mr Rodriguez: (To Cecilia) Actually, I'm good. I just had breakfast.
Cecilia: Ohhh, Alright. But anytime you need me to cook something for you, You know where to find me. (She looks at Daniel and smiles)
Mr Rodriguez: Sure.
(He goes to his office)
Daniel: (To Cecilia) You're pathetic.
Cecilia: Coming from a deranged, impoverished, financially ruined broke ass fool like you.
Daniel: (angrily) Who?
Andrew: (To Daniel) Ignore her bro.
(Later that day)
(At the service station)
Morena: (sighs) I wonder what's happening today, We haven't had clients yet.
Pascaline: Be patient. Remember today's a working day.
Morena: I know...I'm just idle.
Pascaline: Hmm...Well in that case, I'll need you to massage my feet.
Morena: Ewww.
Pascaline: Ewww? I have clean feet.
Morena: That still, I'm not a masseuse.
Pascaline: Well you said you were idle so I figured giving me a massage would keep you busy.
(Just then, Mr Rodriguez calls Pascaline)
Mr Rodriguez: Pascaline, I want you to gather all the cooks in the meeting room, I want to speak to them
Pascaline: Okay sir.
(He drops the call)
Morena: What is it?
Pascaline: Mr Rodriguez wants to see us all in the meeting room right away
Morena: Okay...
(In the meeting room)
(Rodriguez speaks to Morena, Daniel, Nina, Pascaline, Rafael, Cecilia, Alicia and Andrew)
Rodriguez: I want to thank you all for making enough money for the restaurant this past week. I also want to commend some of you on how well you obeyed the restaurant's rules and how well you behaved yourselves e.g Daniel, Nina, Cecilia....
(Everyone stares at Rodriguez in shock)
Rodriguez: Why the stares? Hasn't Cecilia been of good conduct?
Rafael: But sir, Wasn't she the one who just got suspended for fighting?
Rodriguez: She wasn't fighting. She was just defending herself.
(Cecilia smiles in satisfaction)
Rodriguez: Anyways, I want you all to work hard. Morena, Daniel, Nina and co, I want you all to buckle up, work hard, and make enough money for the restaurant.
Morena: But we do work hard.
Rodriguez: I want you to work HARDER!
Morena: Yes sir.
Rodriguez: Next, I want you all to obey the restaurant rules. No tardiness, No wasting of food items, No fighting, No form of ruckus and noise making or using of phones on duty, If you all can obey these rules, I can assure you that this week will be a blissful week....Dismissed!
(Everyone disperse)
(Later that day)
Daniel: Hey Morena, I got you something.
Morena: Hmm, What's that?
(Daniel takes out a box and gives it to her)
Daniel: I got you Chocolate turtles. Your favorites.
Morena: (hugs him) Awwnn, Thank you so much... How did you know?
Daniel: I do my research...
Morena: You're full of surprises. Anyway, Thanks. I really appreciate.
(Cecilia looks at both of them with raged-filled eyes)
Cecilia: (To Daniel) Moron.
(Cecilia attempts to leave the kitchen but Daniel drags her back)
Daniel: Hold up.
Cecilia: (she slaps his hand from her wrist) How dare you touch me!
Daniel: Do you think I didn't hear what you said, You just called me a moron, Because I refused to worship you?
Cecilia: And was I lying? Aren't you a moron? Only a moron will behave the way you do.
Daniel: You just reek of jealousy.
Cecilia: What would I possibly be jealous of? (looks at Morena) You and this low class wench?
Morena: Who're you calling a wench?
Cecilia: You of course. (To Daniel) Get this straight, I can never be jealous of a broke ass fool like you. Maybe you're not aware of how useless and worthless you are to me, You've got nothing to offer, Idler.
Morena: You called him an idler? Aren't you the one always using your mobile phone during work hours?
Cecilia: And who caused it? You're the one who stole all of my clients?! If you never came to this place, Nothing as such would've ever happened.... This is why I'll always hate you!
Daniel: Hate her or not. She's better than you in every way.
Cecilia: (hisses) Get out!
(Pascaline enters the kitchen just then)
Pascaline: Cecilia, Mr Rodriguez wants to see you in his office right away
Cecilia: Tell him I'm coming.
(Cecilia hisses at Daniel and Morena as she leaves the kitchen, Meanwhile, Alicia looks at her suspiciously)
Daniel: Sometimes I wish I can turn back the hands of time so I can erase some of my mistakes.
Morena: Mistakes will always happen, But they do happen for a reason - For us to learn from them.
(In Rodriguez office)
Cecilia: Mr Rodriguez, You sent for me?
Mr Rodriguez: Yes Cecilia, I did...Have a seat.
(Cecilia sits down)
Mr Rodriguez: I wanted to talk to you concerning the money issue, I already sent you $3,000.
Cecilia: (angrily) Just $3,000? But sir, Didn't I tell you I needed $5,000? What am I supposed to do with $3,000?
Mr Rodriguez: Calm down. Look, I know that but I can't be squandering the restaurant's funds abruptly.
Cecilia: I thought you cared about me!
Mr Rodriguez: I do but...
(Someone knocks on the door)
Mr Rodriguez: Come in.
(The person turns out to be Alicia, She enters his office)
Alicia: Sir, I'd like to talk to you in private.
Mr Rodriguez: In private? About what?
Alicia: (angrily) About a client!
Mr Rodriguez: Ohh, Umm...Cecilia please excuse us, I'll get back to you.
Cecilia: Ok sir.
(Alicia stares at Cecilia angrily as she exits the office)
Mr Rodriguez: She's gone. What was it you wanted to talk about?
Alicia: (furiously) Shut the fuck up! What the hell were you talkin' 'bout with that bitch, Huh?! What the hell were you talkin' 'bout with that bitch that you couldn't tell her in the presence of the other cooks? I've noticed how you usually look at her and talk to her but I'mma make somethin' clear to you right now, I ain't gonna share you with no damn cook in this goddamn restaurant! I'm marking my territory bro, Anyday I catch you doin' somethin' unusual with that bitch, I'mma rip your head off! And I don't give a fuck 'bout goin' back to jail, You got me?!!!
Mr Rodriguez: (quietly) Yeah...