THREAD THIRTEEN: TEAM BUILDING

AFTER Meredith’s club meeting, she went straight to Venza Café which is Shanaia’s cousin’s Café, because today is her first day. She chose to be a dishwasher so that no one would noticed her working there at the age of seventeen.

“Good evening, Sir Magnus!” she greeted the owner of the café when she saw him.

“It’s great that you’re here early. Here’s your hair net and apron. Today is rush hour so work must be completed quickly. But that doesn’t mean you won’t be cautious in your actions. Remember, you have to pay for it if you break it!” Marcus said as a reminder.

“Yes, Sir!”

“Good! You may now start your work.”

She nodded then quickly put on the hair net and apron before she proceeded to her workstation.

Meredith could breathe a sigh of relief when the café closed at ten o’clock. Her palms were almost wrinkled from being soaked in water for four hours. Her feet were also hurt from standing for so long. Fortunately, she was able to return home immediately.

“Hi, Mom! Why are you here