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Chapter 15
“Tariq bhai, Astrid,” Sanvika said the next day as they were prepping food for the restaurant before opening for the day. “I am thinking of hiring one more employee. For serving and counter.”
“Huh? What happened? You always said hiring one more employee for this tiny place is a waste of money.” Tariq asked surprised.
“Well, money is for spending and we are earning enough now. And if there is one more person I can take a break once in a while. And it is rude to ask Mr Flower to help out all the time.”
Astrid and Tariq were looking at her suspiciously though. “What?” She asked.
“Why do I feel this has something to do with Vivaan being here?” Astrid asked.
“What? No. I was thinking about this for a while.” She said appalled, trying to hide her embarrassed face. It did not help her that Vivaan came in through the open door just then.
“Good Mo
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