(Next Day)
(At Chuks restaurant)
Morena: Hey Daniel.
Daniel: Hey babe. How're you doing?
Morena: I'm not happy. We couldn't spend enough time together yesterday.
Daniel: I'm really sorry, I was out for deliveries.
Morena: You don't have to apologize. I understand.
Daniel: Yeah, And I'm still going out for more today.
Morena: I wonder when you're gonna have free time. You're always going out for deliveries.
Daniel: (smiles)
Morena: Take care.
Daniel: I will. One more thing...
Morena: Hmm... What's that?
Daniel: I want to take you out on another date when I return
Morena: That'd be nice... Thanks.
(Daniel pecks Morena on the cheek before he leaves)
Nina: I'm jealous.
Morena: Why?
Nina: You and Daniel's relationship is blissful.
Andrew: Yeah.
Morena: (To Nina and Andrew) So is yours.
Nina: Ewww.
Andrew: Gross.
Nina & Andrew: (to each other, simultaneously) Hey! What's that supposed to mean?!
Morena: It's alright guys. I was just kidding.
(Pascaline enters the kitchen)
Pascaline: Morena, You have a client.
Morena: Okay. (To Nina and Andrew) I'll be right back.
(Morena goes to meet the client)
Man: Good day, Morena.
Morena: Good afternoon sir, May I take your order?
Man: I'd like a plate of rice and beef.
Morena: Okay. Your order will be with you shortly.
Man: Thank you, I heard you're the best cook here, I'm sure you won't disappoint.
Morena: (smiles) I won't.
(In the kitchen)
Morena: Andrew and Nina, Please I'll need you guy's assistance.
Andrew: Alright no problem. Atleast we'll finish up quickly.
Nina: Yeah. And we're going to share the tip.
Morena: Definitely...Andrew, Please get me a pot. Nina please can you please help me bring the beef from the freezer?
Nima: Sure.
Cecilia: I wonder why some people behave like they're the owner of the restaurant...Ordinary cook!
Nina: Cecilia.
(Cecilia looks at her angrily)
Nina: Morena is the best cook in this restaurant, If you're not comfortable with that - LEAVE
(Cecilia hisses at her)
Nina: That's all you know how to do.
Morena: Please ignore her. She's a sadist.
(Later)
Man: Thank you so much. Morena. You did a wonderful job, The food was amazing. I would've ordered another plate but I'm in a hurry. Thank you once again.
Morena: It's alright sir.
Man: Here... (He hands her $1000)
Morena: (shocked) $1000?
Man: Yeah, You deserve it. I'll be leaving now.
(When the man leaves, Morena goes back into the kitchen)
Morena: Guys! I'm back! He gave me $1000!!!
Nina: (shocked) Woah.
(Cecilia stares at Morena in shock)
Nina: That's so much money. I've never even received up to that amount ever since I got employed in this restaurant.
Andrew: Yeah, I'm in shock.
Morena: (smiles) Me too...We'll all share it equally. $1000 in four places?
Andrew: That's $250.
Nina: Who's the fourth person?
Morena: Daniel.
Nina: Okay then.
(Morena notices Cecilia looking at her)
Morena: (angrily) What is it? Why're you looking at me?
Andrew: Ignore her please.
(Morena uses the money to fan herself)
Morena: (mockingly) Ooohh, Its in abundance....
(Cecilia hisses at them then walks out of the kitchen)
Nina: (laughs) One day, That girl will hang herself.
Morena: Her life. Her problem. Besides, I have better things to worry about.
Andrew: Alright, Share the money...
(Pascaline enters the kitchen)
Pascaline: Andrew. You have a client.
Andrew: Ok... (To Morena) Keep my share.
Morena: No problem.
(Pascaline and Andrew leaves the kitchen)
(In Mr Rodriguez's office)
(Someone knocks on the door)
Mr Rodriguez: Come in.
(The person turns out to be Cecilia. She enters his office)
Mr Rodriguez: Ohhh....Cecilia
Cecilia: Mr Rodriguez, I came to see you about something important.
Mr Rodriguez: Okay....But just a small question, Is Alicia around?
Cecilia: (confused) No. Why?
Mr Rodriguez: It's nothing. So what is it that you want to tell me?
Cecilia: I'm really broke. I don't have anything on me. So I need about $5000. Or let's make it $7,500. Please sir.
Mr Rodriguez: $7,500? For what?
Cecilia: For many things sir. I need to pay my rent, settle my bills, change my wardrobe, restock my fridge....
Mr Rodriguez: Alright. I'll give you the money.
Cecilia: Awwnnn. Thank you soo much sir. I appreciate.
Mr Rodriguez: You're welcome.
Cecilia: Don't worry, I'll be coming over to your house this night so we can have some fun.
Mr Rodriguez: (smiles) I'll be expecting you.
(Later that afternoon)
(In the kitchen)
Rafael: Hey love.
Morena: (sighs) Rafael...
Rafael: I know, I know... I should stop calling you that.
Morena: I don't mean it in a bad way. We're just friends and co-workers. Nothing more.
Rafael: But Morena, I really really like you and I'm ready to take care of you.
Morena: Look Rafael, I like you too. I really do. But I don't see it happening for us. I've already told you this countless times.
(Daniel enters the kitchen)
Daniel: (To Morena) Hey babe.
Morena: Welcome back...
Daniel: Thank you. So are you ready?
Morena: Yeah. I'm all set.
Rafael: Bro, As you can see, I'm talking to her.
Morena: It's alright, Rafael.
Rafael: No its not. (To Daniel) How dare you intrude in our conversation, Who do you think you are?!!!
(Daniel stares at him in suprise)
Morena: Rafael, We can continue our conversation later. Stop this.
Rafael: Not yet.
(Rafael angrily bumps into Daniel)
Daniel: (suprised) What the hell man....
(Rafael shoves Daniel violently)
Daniel: (getting angry) I'm warning you...
Rafael: What're you gonna do? Weakling.
(Rafael pushes Daniel)
Daniel: What the heck man? Are you on drugs? Cause you're clearly high.
Rafael: You wanna see high? Hold on....
(Rafael goes to grab a bottle and turns back to Daniel but Morena comes in between them)
Morena: Rafael, stop behaving like a child! What's the matter with you?!
Rafael: (To Daniel) Just because you have a car doesn't mean you can take away Morena from me...Impossible!
Morena: Rafael, Stop it! I'll never love you no matter what happens! I love Daniel and its always going to be Daniel!!!
(Rafael stares at her for a moment then angrily leaves the kitchen)
Morena: (sighs) I'm so sorry, Daniel
Daniel: It's alright.
(Cecilia laughs at them)
Daniel: (To Morena) Let's go.
(Daniel and Morena leaves the kitchen)
Cecilia: (hisses) Idiots.
(That evening)
(Damiel takes Morena out to see the fireworks)
Daniel: Cover your eyes. I wanna show you something.
Morena: Okay...
(After a while)
Daniel: (smiles) You can open them.
(Morena opens her eyes and sees the fireworks)
Morena: Wow, It's beautiful... Thank you so much.
Daniel: I got you something... (He hands her a small package)
Morena: (she opens it) Woah, A new phone?
Daniel: Yeah. To replace the one that Cecilia sold.
Morena: (she hugs him) I love you, Daniel.
Daniel: I love you too, Morena.
(Daniel leans in and kisses Morena passionately)