CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR*Ooops! Serves you right bitch!*"Ahem. Good day, and welcome to St. Lauren's Tea shop. What may I uh offer you?" Rachael forced a smile as she reached for the iPad from her apron.Janice and Hannah seemed to be so engrossed in their discussion that they didn't notice her at first. Hannah noticed first and nodded to her."What would you like to take Jane? I suggest something that will help with your recuperation."Rachael's brows shot up suspiciously. Recuperation? Was she sick? That explains why they rarely come around like they used to."Hmmm," Janice said dragging the word out as she thought of what to order. With narrow eyes, She mulled over the menu a little longer and then her eyes sparked up as she got the best pick. With her slender coloured fingers pointing at the particular menu she wanted, she declared breezily, "I will have a herb tea blend with organic ginger and Aronia berry."Rachael keyed the order in the iPad and turned to Hannah. "And you Ma'am?"
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE*she made a fool of me!*Judith raced to the VIP section, panting with her eyes widened in shock."Oh my! Miss Jordan this was a terrible accident. I apologise for my co-worker's tardiness she's still new." Judith begged. Rachael scowled at Judith discreetly.Janice was too focused to get herself out of this mess that she didn't pay any attention to Judith.Hannah jolted up and scurried to Janice's side to help her up.She turned to Judith "Where is the bathroom?" She asked holding Janice around her waist to steady her."She will show you.", Judith cocked her head to Racheal. Rachael nodded frantically and led them to the bathroom.Janice was finding it difficult to walk because some of the contents of the cup had seeped through her sandals. Hannah lent her a hand as they wobbled into the bathroom passed the prying eyes of the public.Janice quickly got the water running and cupped her hands through the running water and dabbed it on her face. Rachael fetched so
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX*There's Fire on the Mountain!*"You know if the manager finds out about this, you're screwed!" Judith snarled pointedly at Racheal."And so are you! I mean, it's your shift, not mine." Rachael spat as she simpered, looking pleased with herself.Judith cringed at the last statement for she knew Racheal was spitting facts! It was her shift in the first place and she allowed Racheal to swap places with her. Nevertheless, they are both dead if they don't do something about it!Judith took in several deep breaths to calm her grating nerves."Fine. You're right! If the manager is let in on what transpired today, then we're both toasts! Laid off even with no questions asked. Miss Jordan is a very invaluable customer here, the manager will always side with her. So the problem is, what are we gonna do to evade that? I can't afford to lose my Job, Racheal. I'm the only breadwinner in my family right now." She queried frantically. Rachael paused as her lips formed a hard line
CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN*Today can't get any far worse right?*"Here. help me make the iced cappuccino," Racheal said as she glanced at the iPad, where the orders were saved, propped up on the kitchen table. "While I focus on the herb blended tea."Judith nodded in affirmation. "Okay." And then reached for the espresso machine.It took them roughly fifteen minutes to make the tea and coffee. Thankfully the exact cake was already baked earlier and then stored in the fridge, saving them the trouble of making another and simply just oven-baked it a little and boom! They are set and ready to go!Rachael changed into her grey tank top and slid into her sweater. The weather tends to be a little frigid in the evenings around this time of the year.Judith draped her shawl around her shoulders after changing too and reached for her tote bag and then handed the package to her."Here you go. Good luck!" Judith beamed at her but her eyes betrayed her as they darkened with anxiety.Rachael noticing i
CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT*God! She loathed this woman!*"What the hell are you doing here?!" Janice growled with clenched teeth. The last thing she expects was to come face to face with the very waiter that ruin her day and worse still, standing in front of her house! The nerve of her!Rachael on the other hand predicted she would react like an enraged beast. Her motive for showing up in her house was not to see her. She's just doing Judith a favour as she is on the brink of losing her job. Yeah, you heard it loud and clear, "her job" not "ours" because she got nothing to lose after all. She came to London with the sole aim of seeing Finn. That was why she got herself a job at St Lauren's which unknown to her, Janice frequents. In fact, she was surprised to see her target coming to her. It was an opportunity she couldn't afford to just whisk away and she did the most inconceivable thing she had ever done for a man. Sadly, the man that has been avoiding her. The man that she questions his
CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE*Please God let it be Finn!*"Huh?" Rachael mumbled, slightly taken aback."C'mon Jane it's over and done with now, right? You got your herbal blended tea now. Let her off the hook already." Hannah coaxed.Janice rolled her eyes, "I said I was going to but I'm not going to do it anymore alright? She got lucky this time." That insufferable bitch! Rachael bit her lower lip as her skin crawled with resentment and rage. She, however, managed to force a wide smile and bowed her head in appreciation. "Oh thank you miss Janice for your kindness!" Oh for fuck's sake don't make me laugh! Kindness? Really? This woman is all shades of arrogant and annoying!Admittedly, as much as she hates to accept it, her milky skin poking out of her pyjamas, her moist blonde hair that rested on her shoulders, her enthralling hazel eyes that peered at her and her firm full breast that is tucked beneath her shirt made her a living goddess and enhanced her beauty even more. All natural a
CHAPTER THIRTY*We never had a thing going on*A sob crammed her chest as her eyes remained shut, still hoping the stranger was Finn.The clouds slowly unveiled the moon. the moonlight glowed in the night sky casting a silver gleam. Her eyes adjusted to the stables a little clearer. It was a large one and the horses were tethered sprawled on the floor in their respective place. His grip on her mouth slowly loosened up as he moved back inches away from her back to face her. She lurched away as she snapped her head in time to see who the stranger was. Her breathing was still ragged in panic. His silhouette was athletic and dominating as he towered over her. Despite the evening darkness, she could still make out the glint in his eyes beguiling her toward him. He ran his big hands through his tousled hair and chuckled."Rachael? What the hell!" He rasped.The familiar voice hit her like a bag of bricks followed by relief washing through her. She hauled herself at him and gave him a ti
CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE*What a fool she had been!*She gasped in shock. Her hands clamped on her mouth to resist a huge sob from escaping her mouth. Fresh tears flowed from her eyes. She was too befuddled and shocked to speak.Silence filled the air. She sniffled as she wiped the tears from her eyes with her shaky hands. A determined glint flashed in her eyes as she cocked her head to him. "Have I been a joke to you all these times Finn?" She could care less if he didn't like the idea of calling his name."You never loved me? What happened to the memories we had together, the lovemaking, the confessions of love?" Her voice broke. She couldn't help it-she was literally shattered.Drake chuckled scornfully. "My love you're being too fanciful for your own good. Maybe I should say it like this instead, I don't love you, Rachael. Is that crystal clear enough or I should spell it out again?" She balled her fists at her side while fighting the urge to slap the leer across his face. The nerve