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The City of Dreams and Love Chapter 1: Acceptance Letter
It was a quiet afternoon in Ultimo Coffee in Philadelphia. A young man is working there as a cashier. Business is slow and he is talking to his co-worker while they’re waiting for customers.“Conrad, I heard you’re summer job is ending soon.” Said the barista.“Now that you mention it, Duke, it is.” Replied Conrad.“Don’t tell me you’d forgotten about college?” Duke questioned.“No, I didn’t,” Conrad answered. “It’s just that I still haven’t received any acceptance letters from any of my applications.”While they’re talking, the manager suddenly cuts in their conversation and tells them to go back to work. The two of them were startled by the manager and goes back to work. As Conrad was about to clean the counters, the manager tells him to go with him to his office to talk about something important.Conrad follows his manager into the
The City of Dreams and Love Chapter 2: Gifts and a Recipe Book
While they’re enjoying the night, celebrating Conrad’s acceptance at top culinary schools in New York, his uncle suddenly asks him about where he’ll be staying.“Now that you mention it, I’m planning on looking for other options besides the dorms they’re offering." Conrad answered his uncle.“Don’t you like dorms?” His uncle asked.“It’s not that I don’t like dorms, but I’m kind of looking for a place where there’s a kitchen so that I can practice my cooking during my free time." Conrad answered once more.“Don’t they have kitchens in their dorms?” He asked confusingly.“Jake, have you really gone into college or no?” Conrad’s aunt asked his husband. “You know college dorms don’t have a kitchen included in the rooms.” She said.“Christy’s right.” Conrad’s mother said to Aunt Christy
The City of Dreams and Love Chapter 3: Sudden News
Conrad wakes up to the sound of his alarm on his phone. Turning off his alarm, he gets up, fixes his bed, and prepares for his last day of work at Ultimo Coffee.He was about to go out of his room until his Aunt Christy calls him. He answers the phone expecting that it might be news about his place in New York.“Hey, Aunt Christy.” Conrad greeted.“Conrad, I have good news for you.” She said excitedly.“What is it?” He asked excitedly.“I found a place for you.” She answered. “The place is great and it’s near at the Institute of Culinary Education.” She added. “Wait let me send you a pic of the place.”Aunt Christy sends a picture of the apartment to Conrad. By the time Conrad receives the picture, he was amazed. The walls are sky blue, it had windows, the whole apartment is fully furnished and the kitchen is equipped with everything I needed. He then thinks
The City of Dreams and Love Chapter 4: Last Shift
Conrad arrives at Ultimo Coffee. Knowing that he needs to tell his manager about him leaving, he starts to feel nervous as he doesn’t know what to tell his manager since everything was so sudden. He takes a deep breath and gets out of the car. By the time he gets out of the car, he sees Duke opening up the café.“Good morning Duke!” Conrad greets while approaching him.“Hey, Conrad.” Duke greets back as he opens the café.“I see you’re in charge of opening up today.” Conrad said. “Do you know what time the manager will arrive?” He asked Duke.“No, why?” Duke asked back.“I’m leaving for college tomorrow morning.” Conrad answered. “I have to tell Sir Devon about it since everything was so sudden.” He added.“That’s cool.” Duke said. “What culinary school you’re going to?” He asked out of curio
The City of Dreams and Love Chapter 5: Dinner Surprises
Conrad gets in his car and takes a deep breath knowing that he’ll be missing working in Ultimo Coffee. He starts the car and leaves the parking space. He drives past Ultimo Coffee, looks at his mirror, and sees Ultimo getting smaller as he drives further.A few moments later, Conrad arrives at his home and turns off the car. He sees his grandma sitting by the front door with a cup of tea in her hand. Conrad walks up to her and kisses her on the cheek.“Everything okay grandma?” Conrad asked.“Everything’s fine.” She replied. “Just breathing in some fresh air.” She added. “By the way, if you ever need a suggestion to cook for dinner, I’d suggest you cook something that your mother loves.” She suggested to Conrad.“Thanks for the suggestion grandma.” He thanked her as he hugs her. “Do you want to help in the kitchen?” He asked as he opens the doors.“No th
The City of Dreams and Love Chapter 6: Mike
After dinner, Conrad excuses himself to go to his bedroom since he will start packing for tomorrow. As Conrad went ahead, Elizabeth suggested that they should stay in the living room. They all agreed and went to the living room.Mike and Elizabeth sat down together on the couch while Elizabeth’s mother sat on her armchair.“Mother, would you like to introduce yourself to Mike, so that you two would get to know each other better?” Elizabeth suggested to her mother.“Where are my manners?” Elizabeth's mother said in realization. “I’m Betty Walter by the way.” She said to Mike. “I’m Elizabeth’s mother and Conrad’s grandmother.” She added.“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Walter.” Mike said.“You can call me Betty.” Betty suggested to Mike.“Sure thing, Betty.” Mike replied.“Let me ask you, why are you dating my
The City of Dreams and Love Chapter 7: Last Morning With The Family
The next morning, Conrad woke up by the sound of his alarm. He turns off his alarm on his phone, stands up, and sighs as he sees his empty room. Sadness starts to fill him knowing that he’s not ready to leave yet. As he was about to change into his clothes for today, there was a sudden knock on the door.“Who is it?” Conrad shouted.“It’s your future stepdad,” Mike answered. “Is it okay for me to come inside?” He asked.“Yeah, you can,” Conrad replied.“Your mom wanted me to tell you that breakfast is ready,” Mike said as opens the door.“I’ll go down as soon as I finished taking a shower,” Conrad replied while he’s preparing his clothes.“Hey, why is this photo faced down?” He asked as he noticed the photo on top of the shelf.“I think it’s best if we leave that there,” Conrad said.“How is that?&
The City of Dreams and Love Chapter 8 Part 1: Goodbye Home, Hello New York
While Mike was helping Conrad put his stuff in Conrad’s car, he suddenly asks him a question.“So, this is it.” Mike said. “Are you excited to live a new life in New York?” He asked.“To be honest Mike, I don’t know.” Conrad answered. “It’s like, all my feelings are all mixed up.” He added“Whatever it is you’re feeling, always remember that we’re here for you.” Mike said.“Take care of mom for me.” Conrad said as he puts his right hand on Mike’s left shoulder.“I will don’t worry.” Mike answered with a smile knowing that he has Conrad’s trust.A few minutes later, they finished putting Conrad’s stuff in his car. Conrad goes back inside to tell his goodbyes. He opens the door for one last time and sighs as he enters the house. As he went inside, he sees his mother and his grandmother waiting by the door. H
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