(Morena sadly goes back to the dish washing area)
Morena: Oh God, When will all these problems end? Ever since I came into this restaurant, That girl has been bent on making my life a living hell.
Andrew: Who's that?
Morena: It's Cecilia. She stole my money and phone.
Nina: (confused) Why would she do that?
Morena: Because she recorded all what we said about Mr Rodriguez and she threatened to report.
(Nina looks at Andrew worriedly)
Nina: You should have taken her phone as well.
Morena: And you think she'll give it up without a fight? And when that happens, I'll get suspended, AGAIN.
Andrew: And I warned you guys not to talk about him in her presence.
Morena: This isn't the issue here, Andrew!
Andrew: Well, This is a small issue. All we need to do is get her phone and delete it.
Nina: But it'll be locked.
Andrew: Then we'll find a way to get her to put in her fingerprint.
Nina: Cecilia doesn't use fingerprint.
Andrew: Ok now we have a problem.
Nina: Even if she did, You really think you'll be able to get her to put it in? She has the upper hand on us now.
Morena: (sighs) I'm on the verge of losing my job and only God knows what I went through to get it.
Nina: It's alright, Morena. We'll definitely find a way out of this.
(Pascaline enters the dish washing area)
Pascaline: Morena, What're you doing in here? Aren't you supposed to be making food for your client?
Morena: (sadly) I know. I just came here to get something.
Pascaline: Hurry up.
(Morena leaves the dish washing area and Pascaline follows her)
(That evening)
Daniel: (To Morena) Are you ready to...(notices her sad mood) What's wrong?
Morena: Its nothing...
Daniel: Are you sure?
Morena: Yeah...You were saying something?
Daniel: Yeah, I wanted to ask if you're shift's over so I can drive you home.
Morena: it'll be over very soon.
Daniel: Alright. I'll wait for you.
Morena: Okay thanks.
(That night)
Morena: (gloomy) Good evening Uncle Roberto, Good evening Aunt Maria.
Aunt Maria: (spuriously) Evening.
Uncle Roberto: Welcome home... (notices her sad mood) What's the matter? You look glum?
Morena: Ohhh, I just had a bad day at work today.
Uncle Roberto: Sorry, Well it happens.
Morena: I know.
Uncle Roberto: I tried calling you, You weren't reachable.
Morena: Ohh, Umm... My phone's battery died. I should go in and charge it.
Uncle Roberto: Alright. There's some mac and cheese, You can warm it up in the oven.
Morena: Okay sir.
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(Meanwhile)
(At Diego's house)
Isabella: (checks cookbooks) So which of these delicacies should I make for you?
Diego: (points) That one.
Isabella: Easy peasy.
Diego: Wow, The culinary school is really paying off and you're a really fast learner.
Isabella: Thanks, I'll go make it right away....You have all the ingredients right?
Diego: (checks them) Yeah I should.
Isabella: (smiles) Alright then.
(Later)
(Diego goes to meet Isabella in the kitchen)
Diego: Hey babe, How's it going?
Isabella: Great. Its not that hard, Once you know the ingredients to use, when to use it, the quantities and all that.
Diego: Yeah.
Isabella: Thanks for making me learn. I owe it all to you.
(She hugs Diego, He breaks the hug and kisses her)
Diego: I love you, Isabella.
Isabella: I love you more.
(Diego carries her and gently places her on top of the cabinet and continues kissing her but she breaks the kiss)
Isabella: Diego! Not now, I'm cooking.
Diego: Hmmm...
Isabella: Don't worry, When I'm done, I'll meet you in the bedroom.
Diego: Alright, Mrs Magirology.
(Isabella smiles at Diego as he leaves the kitchen)
(Next Day)
Uncle Roberto: Morena, Why have you been looking sullen since yesterday?
Morena: Its nothing uncle.
Uncle Roberto: Ok. (He hands her money) Use that for transport or to buy anything you want.
Morena: (gloomy) Thank you very much uncle, I really appreciate.
(Uncle Roberto stares at her as she leaves the house)
Uncle Roberto: I wonder what's wrong with her? I just hope she gets better.
(Juan & Juanita enters the living room)
Juan: Dad, We're ready.
Uncle Roberto: Ok. (To Aunt Maria) Take care of yourself and the house alright?
Aunt Maria: I will.
(At Crenshaw Elementary School)
Mrs Carlotta: Alright class, That's all for today on social studies. Don't forget to do all the assignments and study.
Students: Yes Mrs Carlotta.
(Mrs Carlotta goes to her desk)
Juan: (To Juanita) I wanna go to the toilet. I'll be right back.
Juanita: Okay.
(When Juan leaves, A fellow classmate, Sergio, goes to meet Juanita)
Sergio: Hey there.
Juanita: Hi.
Sergio: Juanita right?
Juanita: Yes, Now what do you want?
Sergio: I wanted to say that you look really beautiful today and your hair do is quite exquisite.
Juanita: Whatever.
(Sergio attempts to touch Juanita but she gives him a solid slap and his recommended eyeglasses drops to the ground and breaks into pieces, Mrs Carlotta sees this)
Juanita: How dare you touch me?!
Sergio: (sadly) My specs! She's broken my specs!
Mrs Carlotta: (angrily) JUANITA!!!
Juanita: Yes Mrs Carlotta?
Mrs Carlotta: Why did you slap your fellow classmate?
Juanita: Because my mom says boys are evil. They'll ruin my life.
Mrs Carlotta: But he only complimented you.
Juanita: He should've done that without touching me.
Mrs Carlotta: (angrily) Go to the Principal's office, NOW!!!
(Juanita leaves the classroom for the Principal's office)
Sergio: (sadly) I can't see properly...
Mrs Carlotta: Calm down Sergio, Don't get yourself worked up unnecessarily. I'll make sure she pays for it. Remember it's one of our school rules: Whoever damages another pupil's item must replace it.
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(At Chuks restaurant)
Cecilia: NINA!
Nina: (angrily) Any problem?
Cecilia: When I call you, You say "Yes", Understood?
Nina: Yes.
Cecilia: Good. Umm... I'm supposed to go and deliver food by 11:30. So you're going to deliver it for me, I'll give you the address.
Nina: (angrily) Ok.
Cecilia: And Andrew, Where's Morena?
Andrew: She hasn't come to work yet.
Cecilia: She better be here before 10am if she knows what's good for her.
(Cecilia leaves the kitchen)
Daniel: Why has Cecilia been ordering you guys about?
Andrew: (sighs) We were talking smack about Mr Rodriguez, She recorded everything and threatened to report to him if we don't do her bidding.
Daniel: Whoa, This is BAD.
Nina: (sighs) Tell me about it....I've already scrubbed her feet this morning, TWICE!
Daniel: Well if she's threatening you guys using a video recording, Just steal her phone.
Nina: And how would we do that? Cecilia never goes anywhere without her phone.
Andrew: Well, You know what they say, There's a solution for every problems...
Nina: And what's the solution to this problem?
Andrew: I haven't figured it out yet. But trust me, I will...
(Later that day)
Cecilia: Morena!
(Morena goes to meet her)
Morena: Yes?
Cecilia: You're gonna do something for me.
Morena: What would that be?
Cecilia: From now on, You won't be attending to your clients...
Morena: Why?
Cecilia: Because I would.
Morena: Huh?
Cecilia: Yeah you heard me! From henceforth, Your clients are now my clients! Do you understand that?! I'll be taking their orders, cooking for them and collecting all the tips. (smiles) You're okay with that right?
Morena: (sadly) Yeah.
Cecilia: Good. Now get out of my sight.
(Morena leaves the kitchen)
Cecilia: (smiles in satisfaction)
(Daniel goes to meet Cecilia)
Daniel: Umm, Cecilia please I'd like to talk to you.
Cecilia: If it's about Morena, Forget it.
Daniel: But what you're doing to her is pure wickedness.
Cecilia: (laughs) Pure wickedness? I haven't even started with her yet. When I do start with her, What then will you call it?
Daniel: Let's strike a deal.
Cecilia: What deal?
Daniel: You can order me about, Do anything you want with me, Hit me if you like, slap me if you like....Just leave Morena alone, Please!
Cecilia: What would I wanna do with you? You're just a dirty fleabag. Besides, Now that I've finally gotten her in my grasp, You think I'm just gonna give it up? NEVER! (She takes a step closer to Daniel) Morena is going to rue the day she stepped into this restaurant.
(Cecilia laughs in excitement as she leaves the kitchen, Daniel looks on at her in bewilderment)