During the summertime like this, the restaurant was busy every night. The tables were booked early otherwise, customers would not be able to get in. From the evening to the late-night the staff were working like the busy bees.The people who worked here were both Thais and Americans. Some were students working part-time. Some were Thai women who married American men and had to work to earn money and sent it to their families in Thailand. Everyone here was like family. Her mother was a very kind boss and all the staff loved her like their big sister.(Two weeks later....)“Hey Wine, is anybody taking care of the VIP room reserved for two guests at 8 p.m. tonight? Make sure it’s nice and ready for the guests.”Supa, the 35-year-old manager, said when Stella came to her at the counter front. Although she was the boss’s daughter but during working hours, she was treated like other staff, had to follow the manager’s orders.“I see Wimon in there, she probably is taking care of it, don’t wo
Oh, my God! This crazy evil mafia, Patricia’s boyfriend! … The bad mafia who dared to kiss her and offered her to go to bed with him! His face was smooth, his eyes were dark blue. He looked dangerous in his cool looks. She knew by her instincts that he was dangerous!Stella bent her head and looked at the floor immediately, trying to hide behind Wimon. Her heart was pounding fast and her brain was trying to figure out the quickest escape route she could make.He stood right there in front of her, so close! Waiting for a sexy woman who just stepped out of the car. The woman put her arm in his arm.Leonard nodded to Ben, who was the driver, signalled him to find a place to park, while James followed behind. Leonard looked up at the sign above, the name pronounced ‘Vi Wine’, when looked in front of him, he saw two waitresses standing there to welcome them. They greeted in Thai traditional way with two hands put together at the chest and bowed a little.Leonard frowned a little when glanc
Stella jumped into a taxi. She turned to look at the back, saw the bodyguard of the mad man turned around after he could not find her.What was wrong with this evil mafia?What did he want from her?Her heart was pounding like crazy, he kissed her again, yuck! She rubbed her lips so hard could not wait to get home to rinse her mouth and brush her teeth. The taste of mints and wine from him made her feel dizzy and disgusted.Leonard walked into the penthouse with frustration and anger. He went straight to the bar, pouring whiskey into a glass and then tipping the whole lot down his throat.“That’s great! Just a little woman! But the big fucking bodyguards still managed to miss!”The thick angry voice said to James and Ben who were standing near the door with their heads bow a little, made sure there was some distance between them and the boss. Just in case!Leonard touched his jaws, felt sore as hell, got bruises both his face and his pride! No one could know about this unacceptable in
“Okay, let’s get serious. We’ve got work to do. Where the hell should we start this time? I’ve run out of ideas.” James changed the topic.“Well, I’m feeling half dead right now. Let’s call it a night, tomorrow is not here yet.”Ben put if off. James looked at his partner and shook his head.“I don’t know why you’re half dead when it was me who ran after the girl, and you’re just resting your badass in the car.“So I guess you’re also half dead. See you in the morning, buddy. Let’s pray that we have some luck tomorrow.”Ben concluded, slapped James’s shoulder. James sighed and nodded since he was tired as Ben said. He walked into his bedroom, felt heavy in his head when thinking about the big assignment.***Stella did not come to the restaurant that week. She told everyone there if anybody came and asked for her, just said they did not know anything.Later, Supa told her that there were some guys came and asked for a woman named Violet. Stella knew straight away it was THEM, the bad
Stella received orders to be delivered at the Grand MC hotel which was a seven-star luxury hotel she knew but never had a chance to go in there. She was not sure why the hotel guests dared to order food from outside to eat. Because it seemed ill-mannered and insulting the skills of the hotel chefs. However, that was not her problem. Everyone had the freedom to do anything according to their own rights under the laws. She was wearing another restaurant's uniform, which was a black T-shirt, had the name ‘Vi Wine’ printed on its chest and wearing her favorite black jeans. She had a brown leather jacket covered on top, wearing a pair of sneakers. She drove to the hotel. When she arrived, she informed the security at the front door that she was delivering food to the guests on the 30th floor. The security made a face like he did not believe her. However, he led her to the reception front desk. It was a very long counter with so many nice-looking receptionists in the hotel well-cut suit u
Leonard looked at Sam and then looked at the girl. Aha, that’s why Sam was embracing her.He nodded with understanding. But however, he felt something was not quite right. This woman somehow kicked his memory in some ways and he was not sure which way, but she felt familiar. With suspicion filled in his mind, he looked at the woman and stared longer this time.It took only seconds for her to be unable to resist his glare. Her face gradually lifted up and looked at him in the eyes. Leonard stood still, his dark eyebrows suddenly frowned upon when catching her look.He reached out and pulled her cap off. The pretty sweet face was clear right in front of his eyes. Her huge black eyes looked even bigger, he froze. His eyes did not move from her face and no blinking.It’s her! Violet? … Wine? … Sam’s girlfriend?“What? … Wine? … Girlfriend? … She’s your girlfriend, Sam?”Leonard heard his own voice asking out loud. Sam nodded. He confirmed with a tight hug wrapped around her shoulders and
Time had gone by so quickly until graduation.Sam decided to continue his studies at a famous medical school in England. Sophia went with him to continue her master’s degree.For Stella, she decided to have a break from studying, thought that she would find a job first and maybe continue her study later when she felt ready again.Sam suggested that Stella should apply for a job at his father’s company in Boston. At first, she refused because she did not want to use special rights over others, it was unfair. But Sam sent an application with a copy of her Graduate Transcript and Stella got a phone call asking her to go for an interview.She was not happy with Sam but he said he would not be happy either if he had not helped. Sam assured that he did not tell anybody that she was his close friend. The reason she was called, it was the manager’s decision, and he considered it from her excellent academic performance himself.However, After a week, Sam was successful in trying to convince he
What a start of the day!Stella was sitting very still even her eyes didn’t blink.“Stella, Mr. Duncan is waiting for you in his office right now.”Mr.Lee said after putting the telephone down.“Yes, Mr.Lee, ah, would you like anything before I go?”Stella asked the manager in case he could extend her time a little.“No, thank you. You should go now before he gives me another call.” He reminded her, kind voice but with serious gesture in his eyes.“Yes, sir.”She walked to the elevator, her heart was racing up and she tried to breath in and out deeply to make it slow down. She stepped in, pressed a button, the floor number that she never came up there before. The elevator stopped at the top floor of the building. When the door opened, she saw a door room not far from where she was stepping out.There were two men standing right there, like they were waiting and she remembered one of them straight away. He’s the one who chased after her four years ago!“Miss. This way, please.”He said