Chapter 12

Susie's visit to my place had come to an end. She stayed for an entire week and we really enjoyed ourselves. She had to go back so she could spend some time with her husband before he resumed work. The good part was the restaurant wasn't very busy that week she was visiting so I used to knock off earlier than usual and we used most of the time to explore places in the city that seemed interesting. To say we had fun was an understatement. We chose to take our cooking skills to the next level by trying out new recipes. I was going to miss her immediately she left. We woke up early that Sunday morning so Susie could make it to the airport on time. After each of us was done taking our baths, I made breakfast for the both of us. We had scones with hot coffee. It was colder that usual that morning. After breakfast, we got on a taxi and went to the airport. " Laila, take good care of yourself, I will see you soon" Susie told me " Thanks for being there for me bestfriend, I'm missing you already" I told her with a sad smile. She hugged me tightly and assured me that I would soon smile in the places I had cried. It was time for her to board the plane. I bid her farewell and got on a taxi and headed back home. Immediately I got home, I decided to watch a movie and after I was done, I prepared dinner for myself then did some studying for an hour and then slept in preparation for Monday. I got to class early the following morning. Within a few minutes, the lecturer walked in and taught us for that session. Finally, the class was dismissed. I then started walking to the restaurant. It was just 11 am but I was feeling so exhausted. I really can't wait to graduate. I only have one more year before my graduation. I wish the days can fly so I find myself graduating already.

After an hour, I was at the restaurant and in my work attire. I was serving some guests a few drinks they had ordered. I turned to leave the dining hall when I was met with this beautiful little girl who was crying in the hallway. "Hey sweety, what's wrong" I inquired "I want my mummy" the little girl responded in between sobs. "Stop crying honey, I will take you to your mummy okay" I told her and she nodded her head and stopped crying. I lifted her with one hand while holding my serving tray in the other. I stood by the door leading to the dining hall and tried to see how best I could search for the girl's mother. From a distance, I spotted a lady talking with the security guard and she looked agitated. I decided to go and ask the lady if she was looking for something. Immediately I got to where the woman was standing, the guard turned his attention to me and the little girl which prompted the woman to turn around and face us immediately. She sighed and smiled while holding her heart. "Mummy!" the little girl smiled "Maria, I told you not to go so far." The little stretched her arms towards her mother and her mother lifted her. Maria's mother looked at me apologetically and asked where I found the little girl. "She was standing in the hallway crying when I saw her." I explained "I'm so sorry for the inconvenience she might have caused you" She told me "It's no problem ma'am, I'm glad I could be of help." I told her "Thank you umm?" She stretched her hand towards me for a handshake "Laila" "Oh my mother's name is Laila as well. Thank you Laila" "oh wow, you're welcome" I responded . I waved at Maria and left the dining hall. I got to the kitchen and got more drinks for another table. By the time it was 9pm, I had finished with every duty assigned to me. I went to my locker and changed into my casual clothes. I got my backpack and left the restaurant. I got home and freshened up. Later, I had some pancakes with some juice. I enjoyed pancakes a lot and mostly loved the ones I made myself. When I finished eating, I cleaned the dishes and decided to watch a series I had been failing to finish watching for over a month now because I'm usually exhausted. I decided to watch an episode that night because I didn't have any class the following morning. At 11 pm I had successfully managed to finish the first episode and it was interesting. I went to bed and set my alarm for 9am the following day. My shift at the restaurant was beginning at 11 am so I could get enough rest.

The following morning, I walk up before the alarm went off. I freshened up and made myself some breakfast. I prepared noodles and added tinned fish to them with some mayonnaise and a bit of sauce. The meal was delicious. After cleaning my dishes, I headed to the restaurant. I got to my locker and changed into my uniform. I hadn't seen Raynold in days, so I decided to check up on him. I got to his office door and knocked "Please come in" Raynold's voice sounded on the other side of the door. I entered the office and turned to close the door behind me. I turned to see where Raynold was sitted only to be met by a pair of familiar blue eyes.