Chapter 6 - Hiring the Ex

Friday 10:40pm

Cloud Café

It is currently 10:40pm and all preparations have been made. There was a large blanket spread onto the floor, in front of the cash register, a few tables had been moved aside as well, to accommodate everyone onto the blanket. At one end, the food and Max's large computer monitor had been placed and at the other end was everyone laying down facing the monitor.

"What should we watch first?" Hans asked excitedly. Horror may or may not be his favourite genre of movie to watch. "How about Candyman? I heard it's good." suggested Zack, he was out with his friends at the park the other day and it was all they were talking about.

They agreed on Candyman then had Max navigate his monitor onto the movie. The movie started and the group went on as they ate and chatted along as the boys and Samantha discussed what was clearly fake while the rest of the girls were jumping at almost every blood scene.

When the movie had ended they didn't hesitate to jump right into another.

"How about IT? It's old but horror?"

"I don't see why not."

A few hours had passed and the group watched various types of horror movies ranging from: murder to post apocalyptic. "Ho-how about something else now?" stuttered Mackenzie, she was scared shitless and needed something to take her mind off the movies.

"I have an idea." said Amelia as she raced her way up the stairs and came back down around ten minutes later.

"How about we play some card games? I have board games too" asked Amelia, showcasing the games she brought while giving the irresistible puppy eyes. "Sure, but you know damn well those eyes don't work on me anymore." August said, rolling his eyes. "Surrreeeeeee." she exaggerated unconvinced.

They started with playing uno then moved onto the other games such as monopoly and chess for a while until they got bored and decided it was time to find something to watch again. "Let's watch Lucifer." squealed Amelia.

"Nope, I haven't started it yet and I just know your wayyy ahead." commented Emma shutting down that idea.

"What??"

"Ain't no damn way."

"You haven't started?"

"Blasphemy."

"I can't believe my ear."

"Come guys, let's not one hundred percent blame Emma for being uncultured. We also need to blame her friends. No worries though, now that she's here, we'll make her a man of culture." they had started applauding August as if he had just given an inspirational speech. Emma rolled her eyes at their dramatic behaviour before someone suggested another movie.

"Aww, how about F4 Thailand? I haven't started that one yet, it updates weekly and there's only two episodes. I heard it's good so far." suggested Sophia.

They agreed on F4 as Max pulled up YouTube on his laptop monitor. They had now changed their positions again and were once more laying on the blanket, with most of the food gone.

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"Oh my gosh, I hate Thyme, what the hell??? Is that how rich people are?" asked Amelia in disgust. "Nah, he's just a douche, look at Ren, Kavin and MJ. They might be running around like playboys but they have class and decorum." commented Emma day dreaming of Kavin. Why wouldn't she? He is hot.

"I think this could have been avoided if Gorya minded her own business. Why would she, the poorest person in the school, try to defend a potentially rich person against another filthy rich person? I mean she just met the girl for heaven's sake. If Thyme wanted he could've gotten her kicked from the school." August said, rolling his eyes. He did not like Gorya one bit.

"It's called being nice." said Emma, rolling her eyes. "Whatever."

"I agree, she's very much giving, pick me, choose me." comments Hans rolling his eyes. "I want to see more of Kavin, I love his energy." "Really Zack?"

"Goodnight guys." said Amelia getting up, she was tired and ready to head to bed. "Goodnight and remember to wrap your hair." August and Sam reminded her in unison before they turned to each other and started laughing..

"Yeah, yeah."

"Goodnight Amelia, sweet dreams." Emma said as her goodnight was followed by many more. Emma got up as well and she began picking up the containers they used for food throughout the night.

"You too guys." she said, ascending the stairs.

Seeing how Amelia went to bed, everyone agreed it was time to head up. They began cleaning up the mess off the blanket before heading up. A variety of goodnights were heard throughout the cafe and were then followed by a series of doors opening and closing.

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Saturday 8:40am

Cloud Café

The bell chimed as a customer entered the building. "Hello, my name is Gaston. Welcome to Cloud Café, may I take your order?" smiled Gaston giving an adorable smile. Unlike his name Gaston was quite soft spoken and adorable.

"I'm here about the job application, I'm wondering if it's still open?"

"I'm not sure. I'll have to ask the boss, wait, I'll accompany you to his office. Follow me." Gaston moved from behind the cash register after asking Avery to take over. Once from behind the counter he indicated for the interviewee to follow him.

He made his way up a flight of stairs through a corridor/hallway before stopping at the door at the very end and knocking twice before speaking through a small gadget on the door. "August? It's me Gaston, someone is asking about a job interview, should I send them in?"

"Yes Gaston, you can send them in." Gaston did as told and indicated for the female to enter after which he returned to his initial position behind the counter. "I don't like that red head upstairs alone with my boss." commented Gina huffing as she cleaned the glass.

"She's just a job applicant, don't be like that." Gaston said in a failed attempt to calm her down. She only huffed once more before alerting Gaston that a customer had just entered.

About an hour later the applicant came from upstairs with a joyous look on her face, she approached Gaston before sharing the good news. "I got hired." she smiled, it felt like her smile had just lit up the entire building. "That's great." Gaston congratulated as he returned her joyous smile.

"I would've loved to work with you but I have the weekday shift."

"It's fine, just be sure to visit me sometime on my shift."

"Here's my number."

They exchanged contact before the female left the building. "She got the job, didn't she?" asked Gina, a bit jealous. Gaston could only nod as he went back to taking customer's orders.