CHAPTER 3: GOT THE JOB

ERINE

I was in the company's parking lot when I got a text from Destiny after my shift in Diaz Foods. She said that I got the job and be start on Friday night around 8 o'clock. She will meet me there in the parking lot before 8 o'clock. I texted back and I say okay.

My out in Diaz is five in the afternoon everyday so I guess I still have three hours allowance to prepare. And the time travel from Diaz to my house is 30 minutes then from my house to the club is 20 minutes. So, I got 2 hours and 10 minutes left during Fridays so not bad.

I arrived home and I knocked my son's door Dean before opening. He was there in his room doing his homework. "Hey, buddy." I said as I entered his room then he kissed me. "How's school?

"Hello mom," he replied with a smile. "It was fine mom and got a lot of homework lately and I got everything under control." He gave me a thumbs up sign.

"Well, that's good to hear and I know you will do it great." I said proudly. I know I am confident with my son's abilities. I am always thankful to God that he is not a rebel child. Despite of all the dramas in our lives he is still doing and going to the right path.

"Baby, I got another job on the weekends and I hope you are okay with it." I said as I sat on his bed looking at him.

"Really?!" he said. I nodded. "Are you not tired mom working two jobs? You are supposedly resting during your days off." He said worriedly.

"Well, it is tiring but I still have time to rest. 8 hours of sleep is enough, son, rather than staying at home without pay is more tiring." I teasingly smiled at him. "Time is gold remember your mommy's motto."

"Yeah, right." He shook his head and laughed. "I promise Mom that I will finish my studies so that you will be proud of me even more." He stood up and hugged me.

"Thank you, son that is, all I can give you. I will support your needs as long as you will not go in wrong path even, I am not looking and not beside you all the time." I reminded him. "Education is the only key you can keep you for life and that they cannot get it away from you wherever you go."

FRIDAY

It is my first time in the area and I am not familiar with the club because it was not the same way to the Diaz Foods. It was in the other side of the road if I start from my house, I just use GPS for my destination.

Destiny also told me about the place I am working tonight. She gave me some information too. That some portion of the building is a pub that opens 2pm until midnight and the other portion is café opens 24 hours with the same owner of the club.

I saw Destiny in the parking lot waiting for me to arrive. I came 15 minutes before the time and I already texted her that I am on my way. I parked my car next to her and I turned off my engine.

On my first day to report to the club, I wore my black skinny jeans and black fitted stretchable shirt.

I asked Destiny what to wear or there was any specific dress code during working int the club. She said just any all black will do like skirt, short, jeans, dress etc. as long as I am comfortable with it. They will give me nametag so that they will know that I am their employee working in the club.

We were inside the club and found the manager David. He is in his 30's and I am still older than most of them. He gave me a smile as soon as he saw us.

"Hi, just call me David, the manager of this club you are working. You must be Erine Chu, nice meeting you." He said as he extending his right hand to me.

I shook his hand then smiled back. "Hi, it is so nice meeting you too."

"So, Destiny told me that you are not good in talking people so I guess I will be placing you in the kitchen area but you will serve their orders too." He said as he gave me my nametag. "Do not worry other staffs will jot down and you will prepare for them. I will let you familiarize first the facilities and other things so that in due time you will know everything in here."

I nodded at him and smiled. I was relief that the manager was nice and kind that I do not have to worry about it. Destiny leads me to the kitchen then introduced me to all the staffs inside. They were all very welcoming like a family. Most of them were working there longer since day one.

Some staffs in the kitchen were older than me. I could say they are like a professional chef of five-star hotel. My mind has a question. 'Is this really a club?'

Whatever! As long as the pay is okay and I am not in danger. I can get along with my co-workers I am willing to work hard.

"Hi, Chef Bob." Destiny greeted him. "This is Erine. The new kitchen staff that will join you during weekends." She introduced me to an older man among the men inside the kitchen.

"Hello, chef!" I greeted. "Nice to meet you."

"Oh, so this is your friend you were talking about." Destiny nodded. "Welcome to the family." He grinned.

"Thank you!"

"Well, it's my pleasure to have a lady in the kitchen." He replied. "Come, I will introduce you to others."

"Sis, Chef Bob is the head of the kitchen so do not worry. He is cool." Destiny whispered. I nodded and followed Chef Bob as I introduced to other kitchen staffs.