Chapter # 26

Bothered by the earlier encounter with the rich man, Zubie was led to the boutique by Ada who happily swung her arms back and forth humming a tune under her breath.

"We are here! Just so you know, Miss Goddelos is not very kind!"

"What do you mean?"

"She is mean,"

"Right, thanks again for your help, Ada."

"No problem! Just remember our deal,"

"I will," Zubie bid farewell to the girl, breathing in she gently knocked on the door. "hello?"

"If it's one of the beggars I swear to Almagtig..." a voice could be heard from the inside, the voice dinged galled.

"I'm here for the notice about employment,"

"Same difference." a woman, somewhere in her fifties, walked out the wooden door. Her frame was lanky, her hair tied into a bun, and most prominent was her sneer.

"I read your notice---"

"Oh, right." the woman eyed her from head to toe, taking in her appearance with her hawk-like eyes. "come in."