Madeline's POV
A week passed quickly, and I beca more in love with Magnolia Village as the days passed by, and I couldn't believe I will find peace at last. This paradise makes feel so alive for the first ti in my life, and I am happy every day. I am glad I found this place. Lydia, Jack, and Lianne made my stay more enjoyable. I am proud of myself now that I learned the restaurant's nus since Jack gave the nu list, and he helped every night by explaining the ingredients of each cuisine. Every ti we discuss the food, I couldn't help my mouth from watering.
The nus from appetizers, soups, main courses, and desserts make hungry most of the ti. Lydia's cooking was terrific too, and I can tell it is in their blood because Lianne was also an excellent cook, but she loves pastries and desserts. And I admire Lianne's hard work because after she baked, she will also serve custors' orders. She also taught how to make dessert, and I am not only enjoying my work, but I am also learning so many things.
The patrons are friendly, but I realized so people are so hard to please. No matter how tasty the food and how cozy the ambiance is, they remained unsatisfied, but most custors love the Morigans diner.
I bring my notepad and walk closer to table number eight to take her order, and I can tell the custor is dining alone, and I wonder how she enjoyed her vacation in a solitary way. The woman has a scarf on her head, but I can't see her face yet since her back was on . And as I get closer to her, I suddenly felt nervous, and I stand beside her.
"Good day, and welco to the Magnolia Friendly Diner. Can I take your order, ma'am?" I asked, and she took off her shades, and she removed her scarf, then she looks at , and I almost yelled when I realized my best friend Gina ca to Magnolia Village to see , and I can't stop feeling so happy that she is here in front of smiling from ear to ear.
"Gina! I couldn't believe you ca, and I thought you were kidding." I said, and I smiled as she stood up from her chair and hugged .
"Of course I ca, you know how much you an to , Madeline. I want to surprise you, and I am starving, and please serve the most popular nu of this restaurant." Gina said.
"Yeah, you nailed it. You surprised . Okay, I will serve you a mouth-watering food, but it is on , and you will not regret you ca all the way here," I said, and I excused myself and ordered her food.
"I am sorry, Gina, I can't entertain you right now since lunchti is the busiest ti of this restaurant," I said after I served her the food.
"I understand, Maddie; besides, I will be going ho tomorrow. I hope your boss will allow to sleep in your room tonight." She said, and I smiled widely at her.
"Of course, I am sure Lydia will allow you to stay for the night," I replied, feeling so positive that I will spend more ti with my best friend. I know Lydia is already like a mother to , and I can tell she will like Gina. I left Gina on her table, and I go back to the kitchen to get the food of table number ten. I go near the cashier's area to get the bill for table number five, and I talked with Lydia.
"Lydia, I know I am only new here, and asking you for sothing would be too much," I said, and she looked up at .
"What can I do for you, Madeline?" She asked.
"Umm, my best friend ca to visit , and she wants to stay for the night, " I said, and I didn't finish what I have to say because of my nervousness, and I felt shy.
"She is welco to stay in our house, Maddie, and I am sure your friend is as good as you." She said, smiling at .
"Thank you so much, Lydia; you have given too much," I said.
"It was nothing, Madeline, besides your presence in our restaurant, make so of the custors ca back because they like you, especially the boys. Can't you see they keep coming back?" She said, and I felt my face flush. I know what Lydia ans. So tourists keep asking for to serve them, and I am happy to attend to them because of the excellent tip. Besides, I love serving the custors.
"Kindly put her bill on my tab, Lydia. She is eating her lunch over there." I said as I pointed Gina's direction.
"Don't worry, and it is on the house," Lydia said, which made even more embarrassed because her generosity is too much already.
"Lydia, please don't. I want to treat my friend." I said sheepishly.
"Think of it as a bonus coming from the Morigan family, Maddie." She said, and I smile.
"Thank you again," I said, and I return to Gina's table, and I tell her the good news. And she is excited to et the Morigans.
Gina opted to wait for inside the restaurant's staff room, and I introduced her to my new family, and I could tell how much she admires Jack for my best friend is drooling over him, and for the first ti, my best friend beca speechless.
"Nice to et you, Gina, and welco to Magnolia," Lydia said, and that is when she averted her gaze from Jack, and I couldn't believe my best friend is blushing.
"Thank you, Lydia, Magnolia is a beautiful place, and I think I would love to spend my vacation here. Do you think I can work in your restaurant for the entire sumr? I am willing to quit from my current work if you have ." Gina declared, and I beca shocked by her straightforwardness.
"Well, if you are serious, why not? We are still under staff. I always asked so of my regular employees to extend their shift. If you want, I can hire you imdiately." Lydia said, and Gina's face lights up, and a sweet smile flashed on her lips.
"Okay, I will go ho tomorrow to get so of my things, and I can start imdiately." She said.
"Well, that is great, and you can stay at our house too. We have a lot of rooms." Lydia offered.
"Wow, thank you, Lydia, and now that Gina is staying with us, can you deduct rent from our salaries?" I asked, and she shook her head.
"I will be happy to have you both in our house, and it has been a long ti that only the three of us live in that big house. You know I ca from a big family, I have many siblings, and when they all chose to settle in Archois, the whole place beca lonely. So, please, Madeline, don't ask to ask a rent from you. I want you and Gina to stay in our place for free. Am I understood?" Lydia asked, and I nodded my head.
"Yes, ma'am, and thank you once again," I replied.
"Welco, Gina, and it is nice to et you," Lianne said.
"Yes, and I hope you will enjoy your stay with us like Maddie," Jack said, and my best friend blushed again.
"Thank you, guys, and I am so excited to work with you." She declared, and the Morigans smiled at her, and they all go back to work while they left to talk with Gina for a while.
"Why didn't you tell that Jack Morigan is too hot to handle?" She asked, and I raised my eyebrow.
"I already told you, Jack is hot and handso, and why do you look so shocked?" I asked her back.
"Well, I didn't expect he could be that handso, but it's a pity because you're the only one he sees," She said, and I am shocked by her words.
"What you an by that, Gina?" I asked her, and she smiled at .
"You are still naive and very innocent, Madeline. It ans you smite jack, and I pity him because I know your heart only belongs to Hunter Divenson." She declared, and I can't help myself but feel sad as I heard his na because I am still thinking about him every night and day.
"Hey, I am sorry, I didn't ntion his na to upset you, Madeline, but judging by the expressions on your face, I can tell you are really in love with him." She said.
"Yes, I did, and that is why I am here to forget him," I replied.
"Well, I think Jack is a good catch. Maybe you can give him a chance." She said.
"Gina, I don't want to play Jack's feelings as long as I am still in love with Hunter; I will never get involved with soone else because it is terrible, and the Morigan family is so good to ." I declared.
"I know, I am just talking about the possibility, who knows you will develop so feelings for him, he is really into you, Madeline, the way he looked at you is enough to tell , Jack Morigan is crazy about you.
"Stop that, Gina. They are all sweet, so you better stop your wild imagination." I replied.
"It is all up to you if you would not believe , but I am telling you the truth, and I am sure one of these days, Jack will confess his feelings for you." She said, and I shook my head.
"Whatever, Gina, by the way, you can stay here, or if you want, you can roam around the place while we are still working," I stated.
"I want to help. You know I can serve the guest well. That is one of my talents." She responded, and I tugged her going to the main restaurant; I am proud of my best friend because she is natural, and in minutes, she is enjoying herself dishing out the tables.
I am still smiling when I walk to a new custor seated on the far end table, and when I co in front of him, my entire body stiffened when I realize I am face to face with Calixto, Hunter Divenson's right hand.
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