Dessert
1766 Words
~Elena's POV~
I went to two restaurants and one cafe, but except for disappointment, I got nothing.
Either there is no requirement as the slots got full pretty soon or the working environment was not good.
My nose scrunched remembering how filthy the restaurant was looking with alcoholics everywhere. It was daytime but still the place was reeking of so much alcohol and everyone was tipsy over in there. As fast as my footsteps were while approaching the restaurant, as fast as I was to leave the restaurant before even entering inside.
"You should give a try at companies in the city..."
A voice echoed in my head and I heavily sighed, why my mind is trying to trick me into the things that I want to do but can't do?
I won't be able to travel for at least twenty miles daily and also, I won't be able to live, heck live, breathe with werewolves around me. I am better off here.
I sighed looking at the watch on my wrist, it was already 2 and I still had 3 places to go.
I fastened my pace and reached the next restaurant, which was only twenty minutes away, 'The Taste Of Tiana'.
This restaurant is quite popular here and, as much as I heard about it, it serves the best food. The name sounds good but I am sure the taste of the food is not good because of one person only. It's the whole cooking team's effort, but who considers the efforts of everyone?
I hummed looking at the beautifully decorated name board, I hope the restaurant and people will be as amazing as this board.
I entered inside and my eyes widen seeing the most magnificent interior in that place. There were beige-coloured tiles on the floor and the colour of the walls was two shades darker than the beige-coloured tiles. Brown and cream furniture was everywhere and there was a beautiful chandelier hanging on the ceiling.
The aroma of food was mixed with the fragrance of flowers placed at every corner of the place. I closed my eyes and internally prayed to god, please give me a job in this place. I feel like this will be the perfect place for me to work.
I went to the reception and asked, "Hello... I am Elena. I saw an opening for a waitress at this place. Is the spot still available?"
Please say yes...
"Sorry, the slot got full an hour ago."
My shoulders slumped down, why didn't I come here early?
I started to move out with disappointment filled in my heart but the receptionist called me and motioned me to come. I went to her with hope coming into my heart and she said, "How good your cooking skills are? We are looking for a chef as well."
I heard noises coming from my left and my head snapped to the kitchen. It feels like someone is quarrelling over something.
"What are these noises?"
The receptionist quickly left for the kitchen and I silently followed her. I saw a beautiful tanned-skinned woman shaking her head in disappointment and a woman leaving the kitchen after untying her apron.
"Well... I guess now we have two openings for the chef," the receptionist muttered.
Well well well... I can cook. Becs, Chase, and Adam always appreciated my cooking and I also enjoy cooking. I can give it a shot.
"I can give a trial," I said.
"Ms Tiana, this girl, Elena, is here for the trial for the chef position," the receptionist said to the tanned-skinned woman.
Oh, so she is the owner. She looks pretty with those light brown eyes which are completely complimenting her tanned skin and dark shoulder length hair. And the aura she reflects is very pleasing.
I smiled at her but she motioned me to come inside and handed me the apron.
She gave me the menu and I came to know that this is an Italian restaurant. Well, I am only good at making pasta, lasagna, and pizza; I think I have to learn all of the other things fast.
"Everyone back to your work," Ms Tiana said and took an apron from the shelf.
"You will be cooking too?" I asked not able to hold myself.
"I do cook at least for two of my customers. I can't let my taste slip out of their taste buds," She smiled.
"So... It's your trial and I want you to cook my favourite dish which is pot mushroom risotto."
I looked at the menu and chewed my lips, I don't know how to make risotto. God... I don't want to ruin this one opportunity.
"If you had a good phone you would be able to make the dish by finding out its recipe on it," my wolf mocked me.
"I thought we were not on talking terms."
She growled lowly and retreated into my mind. I sighed, she was right. If I had a good phone instead of a button phone which is only used to make calls or send texts, I would have been able to make all the dishes listed on the menu.
I started staring at the menu as if the recipe will come into my head and noticing my actions, Ms Tiana sighed, "What Italian dishes you can cook?"
I told her about my best and she handed me a book where recipes for every dish were written. I smiled at her, now making the dish will be handy for me.
I went to the empty counter after taking the required ingredients from the shelf and started making the dish. My phone buzzed with Adam's name and I saw a text message-
Adam - How things are going at your end? Chase is asking if you got the job or not.
I chose not to reply to the message. I don't know if I will be selected for the job or not, I don't want that boy's hopes to get high.
I took my time in making the dish and after good thirty minutes, I was done with the dish. I placed everything nicely in a tray and went to Ms Tiana who was on the other counter.
She was making a dessert while humming a song and my mouth watered as the scent of the dessert entered my nostrils. I asked about the dessert and she told me it is called Raspberry Jam Bomboloni. She was about to put the icing on it but a voice in the back of my mind said it will taste amazing with a frosting over it.
"How does Italian buttercream taste?" I asked her.
"It tastes amazing."
"So what if you put that on it instead of icing?"
"We never do that..." She replied with a frown.
"If by any chance you made an extra one, you can try that too."
She thought for a while and then nodded. She applied the buttercream on one piece and took a mouthful bite of it. While chewing, she was in deep thinking which made me slap my head internally. Why couldn't I keep my mouth sealed? What if it didn't taste good? She will kick me out before even tasting my dish.
I was about to apologize for creating a disturbance in her task but she suddenly smiled and patted my shoulder, "It tastes amazing girl. I wonder why didn't I think of this before."
Woohoo... Looks like I got my first victory!
She completed frosting other pieces and handed the order to the waiter, "Tell the customer that they will not find this special raspberry bomboloni anywhere."
I bit my lip to hide the smile coming on my face, I hope the customer will like it too.
She looked at the dish which was placed on the counter and took a spoonful of risotto. A moan came out of her mouth, "Mmm... This is amazing, girl. What did you add to it? Because I feel like something other than the usual recipe is put in it."
"I used vinegar instead of lemon juice," I smiled.
"Impressive..."
She looked at the customers from the window who was about to eat the desserts she made and said, "Well, you passed my test. Let's see what customers think about your unique touch. If it's a green signal from his side, then you are a part of the team of Taste of Tiana."
I crossed my fingers and prayed to god to hear the appraisal for the dish. This place is amazing and the boss of this place is more amazing than this place. It's not easy to find people like her these days. I really want to get a job here and working as a chef will be perfect. At least I will not be dealing with a lot of people daily.
I was praying to god to give me this job when I noticed that the customer called the waiter. My heart started hammering in my chest and sweat formed on my forehead, what if he didn't like it? What if he is mad for the change?
With heavy breaths and crossed fingers, I took my focus on their conversation and blinked back my tears, he asked the waiter to pack 6 pieces of the same raspberry bomboloni. Yes! He liked it!
I was holding my desire to do a victory punch as Ms Tiana didn't hear his other order as she is a human and doesn't have a super hearing but I being a werewolf, heard everything he said.
"Tiana... He asked to pack six pieces of the same raspberry bomboloni," The same waiter announced in the kitchen.
"Congratulations Elena, Welcome to the Taste Of Tiana," Ms Tiana said handing me a chef coat and hat.
I took it from her with a big smile on my face but tears of joy didn't stop coming from my eyes.
"Hey... Why are you crying?" Ms Tiana asked while placing her hand on my shoulder.
"Nothing... It's just I really needed this job." I replied wiping my tears.
"Well, I was anyway going to give you this job because you have taste in your hands. So don't worry and meet me in my office in twenty minutes. We will discuss all the job details there."
She smiled telling me about the restroom and went back to make more bombolonis for the customer leaving me alone.
I quickly made my way to the restroom and once I was in, I danced happily there. Finally, I got a job! That too a decent one!
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