Today's shift would hopefully be the last one for the week. I honestly wasn't really in the mood to smile and take orders. My mood had been killed at school today.

Luckily my fake smile seemed to hide my negative mood as I moved between customers. There seemed to be the easy flow of customers like yesterday. I had spotted Eva earlier but hadn't had the chance to speak more than a few words with her. She seemed to be away with the fairies anyway. She skipped between customers and had the opposite mood to my own. I wonder if she's gone on her date with Sam yet?

Eventually I got fed up and took my break. I wandered into the office to chill with my uncle. I walked in to find Sam sitting in the office. Oh, I forgot he was working today.

"Ella, to what do I owe your lovely presence?" Sam mockingly greeted.

I groaned in reply and flopped down on to my seat. Sam ignored me and continued working with the biggest grin ever. I'm not one to judge but I'm pretty sure that paperwork isn't that fun.

"So Sam, what did you get up to yesterday?" I enquired. Let's start with something easier.

"Nothing too interesting," he feigned indifference. Yeah and my favourite colour is pink.

"Oh really?"

"Mmm, yeah," he continued to flick through the papers to avoid looking at me. I was probably smiling like a Cheshire Cat.

"I suppose that grin on your face has nothing to do with a certain date...?" I goaded.

"Um no," he mumbled. LIES!

"Look me in the eye and tell me you didn't go on a date yesterday!" I demanded.

"I don't have to prove anything to you!" He finally broke. He looked at me but he knew I had won.

"Too late, I already figured it out. Now if you won't tell me anything, I'll just have to ask Eva," I suggested whilst tapping my chin.

"I have nothing to say!" He tried to continue as if he hadn't given it away. I don't have time for this.

"Fine. Be like that!" I got up to leave and stomped out the office. Why can't he just tell me?

"I'll ask her," I threw over my shoulder with an evil grin.

I walked to the front to see our favourite customer had arrived. Antonio was dressed immaculately as usual. What set off warning bells was Eva was standing at the table, writing down his order. This may not end well now that Sam and Eva had a successful date from what I witness.

I turned around and went back to Sam. As I entered he looked up and said with a smug smile, "Oh you've come running back to me because you got nothing out of her?"

"Um no, Antonio's here and it looks like he's asking Eva out on a date." His face fell as soon as the words spilled from my lips. I don't think I've seen Sam move as fast as he did to go stand behind the counter. I followed behind to see the next events unfold.

I was leaning behind the counter with Sam too engrossed with the drama about to unfold to actually go check on customers. Sam eyes watched Eva like a hawk. I grabbed a bag of popcorn and started eating. Mmm, this caramel popcorn is amazing.

Antonio must've sensed my gaze because he shot me a glare. I just looked down trying to hide the smug look on my face. This guy won't know what hit him once Sam's done with me if he thought I was annoying.

Eva held the tray with Antonio's usual order and returned. She set down his order and making sure that there wasn't a repeat of last weeks event. She wanted to get away from him as fast as possible but Antonio stopped her. Serving some customers can really suck sometimes. It's as if you have to be at their beck and call.

They talked in hush voices and were too far away for us to hear them but that didn't stop Sam from leaning closer in attempt to hear them. For once it looked like Eva got to say something more than a few words. Maybe Sam's interference isn't needed.

Bang!

Antonio slammed his fists against the table causing the dishes to rattle. He stood up, his figure looming over Eva. He startled everyone who wasn't already watching them.

"What do you mean you have a boyfriend? You certainly didn't have one last week," he said in a dark tone, his voice boomed in the cafe.

Silence. I had even stopped munching on my popcorn.

Until Eva softly explained, "Well I got one since last time I saw you. Like I said, I'm not interested in you anyway."

"I don't believe you," he accused her.

Sam decided that was the moment to step in. He walked up to Eva and grabbed her by her waist.

"Don't talk to my girlfriend that way!" Sam defended Eva. The shock had died down by then for myself and a few other. I think I saw a few people swoon. No wonder they both seemed so happy. That date must've been a success.

"No." Antonio denied.

"Yes." Sam confirmed before slipping out of boyfriend mode and into manager mode, "Now sir, I'm going to ask you to stop creating such a scene or else you'll be asked to leave."

Antonio glared at Sam for a few minutes before settling down into his seat. He continued glaring at the wall and started to sip on whatever coffee was left in his cup. Sam dragged Eva and took her to the back whilst whispering something into her ear. For once I didn't have to do anything much.

I turned to follow them new couple but decided against it when I thought about it. I don't want to be scarred for life by them.

Plus my break was over so I had to get back to work. I returned to serving customers when my phone went off. I quickly checked my phone whilst I was waiting for some order. It was from the first CC number:

You have received two thirds of your final credit for completing another subset of your project. Your final subset project is pending and is still under review. Please continue to finish the last subset of your projects to receive all your credits. We will review everything together once all the work is completed.
-CC

I read the text but was distracted by work. I had to take the order to some customers but that didn't stop my mind from wondering to the text.

The second complete one must be the billionaire cliche so is the first one to do with Ashton and his new date? However there is also Emma to consider. Or maybe it was to do with Jacob because he's dating Marrissa now? What does it mean that we will review our work together? Does that mean I will finally meet the people behind the company? I wonder how many people are going to be apart of it? Unless one person has three phones??

My search for CC seemed to be getting closer. I still needed to finish my last project tomorrow so I can finally meet them.

But which project is incomplete?

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Always keep popcorn on hand.