Chapter 4: Rise Above Dining Restaurant

Oliver's POV

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I was standing near the roadside waiting for the signal to turn green so that I could cross the road. I was in hurry but seems like someone was in more hurry than me that's why that woman ran on the road holding an infant in her arms. They would have been lying in a pool of their blood if I would not have yanked that woman's arm.

Not to forget I made sure to hold her baby as well who was wailing. I could only hope that she had not kidnapped that baby.

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"My pup..", She panicked looking at her baby. She raised her hand to hit me but I was quick to hold her hand.

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"Hey....calm down lady. I just saved your life.", I said. I let go of her hand when I felt many eyes on us. She coaxed her baby and I could say that she was getting uncomfortable under the gaze of so many people. Well, I couldn't blame them for it because she really looked weird. She looked like a prison in a nurse dress who had just run from her prison.

Her hair was like it had not been combed for months and I doubt she...leaving all the thought aside the first thing which came to my mind was to help her.

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"Can you guys please stop staring at her?", I asked the other with a smile. I am sure you have important things to do rather than just staring at her.", I added and soon, everyone resumed what they were doing before.

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"Umm....I know you wouldn't like to take help from a stranger but I would like to offer you my help.", I said looking at the tiny small infant. "My flat is just two blocks away from here and there are many things of my niece which I think can be useful for your baby.", I muttered.

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Her lips parted and I felt like she wanted to say something but then shook her head. We were surrounded by an uncomfortable silence until she finally decided to speak. "That would be great of you."

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I smiled at her words. "This way.", I guided her the way and looked at the file in my hand. I had an interview to attend but never mind I could get another internship. Once we were at my flat, I showed her the room where my sister and niece used to stay whenever they used to visit me.

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"There are a few spare clothes of my sister and a few clothes of my niece over here.", I showed her the wardrobe. "There is a washroom over there and...", I was interrupted by her baby's wailing sound. "I should be leaving now.", I said and closed the door behind me.

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'I hope she doesn't plan to stay here for long because I couldn't afford the expenses of these two because I don't have any job.', I thought before walking toward my room. Well, don't mind my rude thoughts but I was still pursuing my Master's in Hotel Management in Culinary Arts. And It was mandatory for everyone to complete on-the-job training before giving finals that's why I was looking for a great hotel or restaurant where I could work under an expert chef. This experience of my life could boost my career. All I would wish is to find a good restaurant as soon as possible.

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I changed my formal clothes and thought to prepare food for two. After an hour my poutine, bannock, and butter tarts were ready. One thing I like the most in my life is eating, which forced me to make my career in Culinary Arts. And that's the only reason, I don't have abs as other men do. I am a healthy and chubby man.

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Once the food was prepared, I knocked on the door. "The food is ready," I said in a low tone. Because I was not sure whether her baby was awake or was sleeping. And trust me, I was in no mood to disturb that baby's sleep. I was about to knock on the door again when the door automatically got opened and that woman was standing in front of me.

I gave her a friendly smile but she just gave me a blank look.

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I was about to serve the food on her plate when she narrowed her eyes and pressed her lips. Seems like she was forbidding herself from saying something.

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"I am Oliver Weasley".", I introduced myself hoping she to speak a little but nothing she didn't say her name. I could mentally hope that the woman sitting beside me was really not a criminal. "Did you like the food.?"

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"Yes."

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I mentally did a secret victory dance in my mind for two things. First, I was glad that she liked the food, and second, finally, she spoke. "I made it.", I said proudly.

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No response. I stared at her but she kept munching her food. Once she was done. I forwarded my hand to pick up her plate and this time she snapped at me. "Stop treating me like a Princess. I can do these basic things on my own."

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As soon as she said those words, she threw her chair backward. The furniture made a loud screech as it fell to the ground. I gulped and had a stop at a hiccup. She picked up her plate and walked toward the sink, assuming the time she took near the sink. I felt she was washing her plate. I didn't utter a word after that.

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"I am sorry.", She muttered when she came back after washing her plate. I passed her a small smile in response. Since I didn't know what kind of problem she was going through so I had no right to judge her previous behavior, right?

She sat on the sofa till I finished my food.

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"I have to call my dad.", She said, looking at my phone, and then she looked back at me.

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"Okay.", Saying this. I hand over my phone to her after unlocking it. She took the phone and stared at it for a while looking at it. I swore I saw a confused expression on her face as if she had never used the phone before. She looked nervous and confused. "I could help you by dialing the number if you want.", I offered my help and she quickly returned my phone to me.

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I dialed the number which she said and handover the phone to her. She waited for a while until someone from the other side received the call.

"Da...Dad.", She sobbed. I left from there to give her some privacy.

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After fifteen minutes, when I came back that woman and her baby were nowhere to be found. The main door was open. I saw my phone on the table and a note below it. 'Thank you, Rebecca.'

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For a while, I was mad at her for leaving without saying goodbye but I was no one to get mad at her, right? I distracted myself by doing some furniture dusting and washing some of my dirty clothes. When I was satisfied with all the cleaning. I took a breath and laid down on the bed to take a rest, using my phone. After applying for jobs in a few restaurants, I checked my emails.

My breath hitched when I saw the bold letters spelling 'Rise Above Dining Restaurant' on the top of useless emails.

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I clicked on it and prayed that this mail was not any type of spam or something. The restaurant is the largest chain of restaurants in the world. The only problem is that they never offer jobs or internships to anyone. I wondered what could be the criteria to enter that restaurant.

I squealed out loud and quickly sat on the bed when I saw the first word,

'Congratulations,'

I read the complete things. It was a said deal, I was supposed to work from eleven in the morning to eight at the night, and the amount of money from the internship would be increased by three times after the job confirmation after six months. Even the internship amount was good, good enough to pay all my bills and eat three meals every day, and maybe even save some.

The only confusion was how could this miracle happen?

I quickly shook my head and I shouldn't be thinking about that. I got a perfect chance to explore my career and I was over the moon. I took some time to do a little happy dance and squeal once more.

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#TBC