(Next Day)
(At Chuks restaurant)
Nina: So Andrew, When should we go to the hospital to visit Morena?
Andrew: Later in the evening maybe. Although it depends if I'll be free
Nina: Okay. (sighs loudly) I REALLY feel bad for her.
Andrew: Don't worry, She'll get better.
(Rafael enters the kitchen)
Nina: Hi Rafael.
(Rafael turns to look at her with scorn)
Nina: You don't have to act hostile towards me. I'm not the one who broke your heart.
Rafael: (angrily) What the fuck did you just say?!
Andrew: Nina be quiet. (To Rafael) Ignore her bro.
(Rafael goes to the counter and Andrew walks up to him)
Andrew: You know...I expected you to have gone to visit Morena.
(Rafael stays silent)
Andrew: Look bro, Sometimes in life, People disappoint us. But that doesn't mean we should be angry about it forever. Just learn to forgive.
Rafael: (sighs)
Andrew: I know that's gonna be difficult....Morena is still your friend and she still cares about you but you have to understand that she can't force herself to fall in love with you just so you can be happy...
Rafael: I understand...
Andrew: Trust me bro, You'll find the right girl one day.
(Pascaline enters the kitchen)
Pascaline: Nina, You have a client.
Nina: Oooh, That must be Mrs Kendricks.
(Nina leaves the kitchen and goes to meet her client)
Pascaline: Rafael, What's wrong with you? You've been so moody lately?
Rafael: (smiles) I'm just working through some issues. But don't worry. I'll deal with them.
(Meanwhile)
(Nina goes to meet her client)
Nina: Good afternoon Mrs Kendricks, How've you been?
Mrs Kendricks: I've been doing just fine.
Nina: Okay, So may I....
(Cecilia interrupts her)
Cecilia: (To Mrs Kendricks) Good afternoon ma, You'll be having a plate of French fries, one veggie burger and a soda to go, Right?
Mrs Kendricks: (To Cecilia) Absolutely.
Cecilia: Okay, Your order will be with you in about 7 minutes.
Mrs Kendricks: (smiles) No worries.
(Cecilia goes into the kitchen)
Nina: (confused) What the hell just happened....Mrs Kendricks, Why did you let her take your order?
Mrs Kendricks: Don't be upset Nina, Cecilia already had my reservations beforehand.
Nina: (confused) What? How?!
Mrs Kendricks: I'm really sorry....
(Nina angrily goes into the kitchen)
Nina: Cecilia, What's the meaning of what you just did?
(Cecilia hisses at her and continues cooking)
Andrew: Nina, Calm down.
Nina: No I can't! Why would she steal my client?!
Andrew: Remember the "No fighting policy"? Just ignore her.
Nina: I have tried my best to ignore her all these while but this time, I won't!
(Cecilia turns to face her)
Cecilia: And what do you want to do about it? Come and fight me, Let Mr Rodriguez FIRE you! Fool! (hisses)
Andrew: (To Nina) Don't worry, More clients will come eventually.
(Andrew leads an enraged Nina out of the kitchen)
Cecilia: (about Nina) I told you I'll get my revenge and this is it....I haven't even started with you, When I do start, You'll be bleeding from your eyes. Idiot! (hisses)
(Meanwhile)
(At the hospital)
Daniel: Hey babe.
Morena: (smiles) Hi Daniel.
Daniel: I brought you presents...
Morena: Awwnnn...Thanks
(Daniel drops the presents on the table)
Daniel: So how're you feeling today?
Morena: (smiles) Better. Thanks.
Daniel: Morena, Don't tell me you're still gonna go back to that house even after what happened?
Morena: Where else would I go?
Daniel: You can come and live with me. I'll take care of you.
Morena: I would have but living with a man I'm not married to is totally wrong.
Daniel: Ohh right.
Morena: I've been thinking of saving up some money to rent an apartment.
Daniel: Don't worry, I'll help you in doing that.
Morena: Don't stress, Daniel.
Daniel: (smiles) I insist!
Morena: (smiles) Hmm, Ok.
Daniel: I'll just look for a conducive place for you to stay.
Morena: (thinks) But if I leave, My dad would inquire my whereabouts and he'll be angry if he finds out that I left my Uncle's house.
Daniel: Then you'll tell him all that your aunt has been doing to you.
Morena: And that'll definitely cause a rift between him and my uncle... (sighs) I'm torn.
(Later that day)
(At Chuks restaurant)
(A man enters the restaurant and Cecilia rushes to him)
Cecilia: Good day sir, May I take your order?
Man: I'll have a large plate of macaroni and cheese.
Cecilia: Okay. Your order will be with you shortly
Man: Alright.
Cecilia: You're Alicia's client right?
Man: Yeah but i don't want her to take my order.
Cecilia: And why is that?
Man: I need a break from her burnt, salty or peppery foods. I want something edible and delicious.
Cecilia: (laughs mockingly) Ohhh I see...
Man: Yeah...
Cecilia: (confidently) Well you have absolutely nothing to worry about. I'm currently the best cook here so my food tastes better than anyone else's.
Man: Okay then.
(In the kitchen)
Alicia: (stretches her calf) Damn! My leg is just fuckin' sore today.
Rafael: What did you do?
Alicia: Yesterday was leg day. I'm suprised I can still stand.
Rafael: (smiles) You're a strong woman....But don't worry, The pain will subside with time.
Alicia: Okay then (looks at him) You awfully cheery today bro, What's the secret?
Rafael: Just good meals and lots and lots of water.
(Pascaline enters the kitchen just then)
Pascaline: Alicia, You have a client.
Alicia: Okay babe. I'm comin' (To Rafael) I'll be right back....
Rafael: Alright.
(Alicia goes to meet the man)
Alicia: Good day sir, May I take your order?
Man: Don't worry Alicia, Some other lady has taken it?
Alicia: (confused) What other lady?
Man: She's tall, Her name is Celia or something...
Alicia: (angrily) Cecilia?
Man: Yeah. She's the one.
Alicia: So sir, You don't want me to be taking you orders from now on?
Man: Absolutely.
(Alicia angrily goes into the kitchen)
Alicia: CECILIA!!!
Cecilia: (rudely) What is it? Why're you shouting my name like that?!
Alicia: You're well aware that man outside is my favorite client right?
Cecilia: And so what?
Alicia: Oh, So you know? Why then did you go ahead to take his order?
Cecilia: Well, He complained that the foods you usually make for him are either usually burnt, salty or peppery and he wanted something delicious and appetizing so I had to take his order to make him one of my best clients and to protect the restaurant's integrity.
Alicia: (furiously) Till you die....Bitch, Till you die, If you ever repeat this bullshit you just did right now, I'mma beat you up to the extent you'll barely be able to recognize yourself. Bitch, Do you hear me? I'MMA BEAT YOU UP!!!
(Alicia angrily shoves Cecilia)
Cecilia: What the hell.....
(Cecilia furiously slaps Alicia)
Cecilia: How dare you touch me?!