Even though she's trying not to show how hurt she is, based on her expression it's showing.
"Are you okay?" Luna asks with a worried look.
"Of course, I'm fine, and thank you for asking," Nayla said while trying to smile.
They carry on working as usual and attend to their walk-in customers while handling their online shop as well.
Laurence arrives at the shop wearing designer clothes and waves at Nayla and Luna.
"Ohh.. You're finally here. I thought you were not going to show up." Nayla said.
"But I got here just in time" Laurence replied with a curious face.
She confronted Luna angrily for not telling him the exact time she was told to.
"I'm sorry for being rude, I thought Luna conveyed the exact message that I told her to."
"I thought it was 2 pm, I didn't see the 1," Luna said trying to make an excuse.
"Since you already introduced yourself last time and gave me your resume, I still have some questions for you to answer," Nayla said with a straight face.
"Okay, I'm willing to answer all of it," Laurence answered with a golden retriever look that was ready to obey.
Nayla and Laurence went to the back room so they could have their privacy.
"You may sit here since I don't need a sofa in this room. We need more space for the stocks that's why I don't have an office."
"That's brilliant, it's more efficient," Laurence said while getting seated.
"Do you want a coffee or tea?" Nayla asks.
"No, Let's get straight to the point"
"Okay, since you say so. You already answered why you want to work here, so I'll ask what can you contribute to my shop?"
"I may not have a complete education but I know I'm a fast learner, good in math, I just got my certificate in digital marketing since I'm interested in working here, you can rely on me. If there's something I lack I'll learn and improve if you are willing to teach me." Laurence answered wholeheartedly.
"But isn't it hard to get that certificate since there's an exam?" Nayla asks with a suspicious look.
"It's really easy, I can show you my score. I just took this exam recently"
Laurence handed the result to Nayla.
"Perfect Score?!!!" Nayla couldn't believe what she saw.
After the interview and talking about the qualifications and salary.
"Since you answer all my questions and I certainly like you," Nayla said.
They both pause for a second and Nayla just realizes what she said and starts to get embarrassed.
"I-I mean, I like your answers." Nayla blushed while trying to clear things up.
"I get it, don't worry" Laurence smiles to her directly.
"I also want to work with you, you're hired. You may start immediately or ask for training from Luna because we'll be having our sale tomorrow and we need more manpower. If you have any questions just ask me."
"Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to working with you" Laurence smiles brightly.
Nayla stood up to excuse herself but she was trying to escape so Laurence wouldn't see her blushing up.
While Laurence is receiving training from Luna there's a person suddenly shows up, she opens the door angrily.
"WHY DID YOU FIRE ME?!"
"It's your final warning, Anna," Nayla said with an intimidating aura.
Anna Steinfield.
Favorite Niece of Cecilia Agatha Huerta since Cecilia is close with Anna's parents abroad and making a profit out of them.
Anna is an opportunist who takes for granted the kindness of Nayla, she always reasons that her parents are working abroad and she's alone, it's a valid reason for her to steal, not work, and always file a leave every week to visit her friend because she's sad. She's also a two-faced b*tch and a spy for their auntie Cecilia, she's also the reason why their auntie knew where Nayla lives.
She's making a scene right now to portray how bad Nayla is in front of their customers.
"It's only this time! Why can't you understand me?" Anna starts to cry.
"The first one is when you steal one of the most expensive items in our shop," Nayla answered
Anna is startled by what Nayla said.
"Bu-But it's for my friend, I told you it's her Birthday."
Nayla starts to walk towards her.
"Second, You took a leave even though I already told you we were busy on our Biggest Sale last year but still insists."
"I don't feel that well! I was about to tell you that"
Nayla moves closer to Anna.
"Is this a person who doesn't feel well?"
Nayla showed Anna's post from IG on the day of their biggest sale.
She's out partying with her friends.
Anna was stunned.
"Now, your final warning, I gave you three warnings because I understand you're living without your parents and they're working but you took it for granted. I didn't even include how lazy you are at work and don't show up in time. But since you're one of my family, I still consider, but enough is enough." Nayla said with a fierce in her eyes.
"How could you do this to me? You're the one who I look up to and I know I can depend on you like a sister I never had."
Anna suddenly lay down on the floor and cried.
Nayla points out the door
"Leave now or I'll call the police because you're disturbing my business."
Anna stands up and smirks.
"You're gonna regret this, I'll make sure your shop is gonna close down."
Anna left and Luna comforts Nayla.
"I'm so sorry for making a scene, I'll give you all these discount coupons for the inconvenience."
Nayla went to the Back Room to take a deep breath.
She caught Laurence peeking at her.
"Why are you looking at me?" Nayla asks.
"I'm just worried about you after what happened," Laurence said
"I'm fine, this always happens anyway. If it's not her, It's my Auntie Cecilia who'll make a scene but thankfully my landlord banned her temporarily."
"I know you don't know me that much but I'll help in anything as long as they don't bother you and your business anymore. I'm amazed at how you handle the situation, My decision is right that I applied here."
Nayla laughs because she finds it cute.
"Then hurry up and finish your training because we have a lot to do tomorrow."
As the day ends and they close their shop, someone they know is approaching them.
"You left this in my apartment," Zane Leo said bluntly while handing her makeup pouch.
Nayla quickly pulled Zane Leo into a quiet place while Luna and Laurence were confused about where they went.
"How could you approach me like that?!" Nayla said while getting embarrassed.
"Why? It's yours anyway. There's nothing wrong with that?" Zane Leo asks confusedly.
"They shouldn't know that I slept in your apartment, It's gonna be a huge gossip!."
"Ohh well... yeah I don't care what they say. So here, I just really wanna hand this out to you."
Zane handed her stuff.
"Thank you for giving this to me but you should at least message me or something."
"Well, I'm really busy and I have to go somewhere near here so why not just hand it out to you along the way?"
Nayla just sighed.
'I really can't believe this guy, if the gossip spreads out I'll be a hot topic in no time again.'
They both went in the same direction but Luna and Laurence saw and chased them.