Alpha Twins And Their Hybrid Mate novel Chapter 35

ELLA’S POV

As I was standing there looking at Dean, I noticed that there was something strange about him. It was his eyes. I mean, people have always said that my eyes were an unusual color but not, I’m looking at them in Dean. They were the same color as mine. That piercing blue that you usually only get with colored contacts. It was strange, but somehow comforting.

“So, when did you want me to start?” I asked, still trying to get over the initial shock of getting the job with such ease.

“Well, follow me and we’ll go to my office.” Dean said with a welcoming smile and I followed him towards the back of the cafe and we went into a pretty luxurious office that was situated out the back for a cafe.

I guess I wasn’t surprised since this place was in such an upscale neighborhood and catered to the richer clientele of the city.

“So, shifts changed every week. The manager usually takes care of them, but you’ve got pretty extensive experience working at diners and cafes. Don’t you?” He asked.

“Yes, sir. Ever since I was 14. When I was old enough to get a job.” I said. He stared at me from across his desk, which started making me feel a little uneasy. His expression didn’t change but I could tell that he was thinking about something.

“Well, that is pretty young to start working. What about your schooling? I know that you haven’t graduated yet.” He said.

“No, sir. I plan to finish school online. So I can work more hours.” I said. And he nodded his head.

He showed me the different shifts that the workers would usually be given and this cafe was open long hours during the day. But that’s alright. It’s not like I hadn’t ever worked double shifts before. I was expecting that here as well.

“And obviously you will be in charge of making all the coffee drinks and there are a lot. Some people come in here with really strange orders. I hope you’re familiar with the machines that you saw out there.” He said. And I remembered walking past the massive coffee machines that were behind the counter.

“Yeah. I have actually worked with those before. They are complicated but easy once you get to know them.” I explained.

“Okay. That’s even better. I won’t have to waste time training you. I knew you were the right person for this job.” He said. And I remember everything I saw while I was in the coffee shop. The way everything was set out on the boards and on the menus that I saw sitting on the counter.

“If you don’t mind, I know that I’ve only just started and well, I haven’t even had my first shift yet. But I couldn’t help but notice how you had the meal display set up on the boards out there.” I said.

“Yeah. What’s wrong with them?” He asked. I felt myself getting a little nervous. I didn’t want to upset him before I even had a chance to start this job or give him a reason to fire me. But for some reason, I just didn’t see that happening.

So I told him my ideas for displaying the meals that would make them look a little more appealing and hoping that they would sell more. And not to mention the drink samples that I suggested.

He didn’t know what I meant by that at first, but I explained that if he gave people a chance to sample a drink in a mini cup then they would know if they wanted that one or not. It would open people up to buying more than just their usual.

“These are just ideas. They’re probably stupid, it doesn’t matter.” I said, looking down at my hands. Getting nervous as he stared at me and I started getting nervous that I had overstepped.

This was the whole reason I never really spoke up to anyone. Because no one ever cared what I thought.

“Actually, I think that’s a really good idea. Both of them. For the meals and the drinks.” He said. And I looked up at him in surprise and he was smiling at me. “You noticed all of that in that short time you were standing out there?” He asked, leaning forward on his chair and resting his arms on his desk.

“Yes, sir.” I said.

“Wow. I am impressed. You’ve got great observation skills.” He said.

“Thank you.” I said, shyly. But I have to admit, I was proud of what I done already. I was proud that I had already impressed the boss without even starting the job yet.

We had a few papers to fill out in the office so I could start working there and getting paid properly for it and then Dean took me upstairs to the staff dormitory.

It was just as luxurious and downstairs. And it seemed to be larger than the space downstairs. I guess it covered a few of the businesses that were connected below us.

But as soon as we walked inside I saw a sign on the wall that said ‘Stone Heart Group’. I stopped and stared at it for a moment. I’ve heard of them.