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Chapter 26 - Chapter 26

(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)