World Marriage
CHAPTER 3

"Well good." I commended myself for the first meal I finished. Although very simple, but egg rolls sausage made with his own hands is very tasty. I wonder why I didn't cook to welcome my mother home from work? He'll be happy. Well, that time has passed so forget about it for a moment.

A week passed without feeling. All the things that need to be prepared for independent living are also ready. Then there's no reason for me to put off looking for a job. After all, the money given by father and mother is also getting thin. I don't actually know where I'm going to work. So I just went around town and watched it. Maybe I can find something.

After searching for information about the job vacancy for a few days, I was finally given the confidence to become a waitress at a restaurant located in this neighboring city. I enjoy it day after day, although it feels a bit heavy. After all, starting something new in a new place is challenging.

Now I have to wake up very early. Nothing will wake up if the sun is seen. I'm alone right now. However, I will not feel regret for the decision I made myself. Therefore, rather than contemplating this loneliness I prefer to rush to work.

"Hey. You're the new kid, yeah. What's yourname?"

"Ah, I'm Yuzu, Ma'am."

"Your name is good, yes. Introduce, I'm Azra. Although I am not the first employee in this place, but I am the best. So you can ask me anything. Don't worry, yeah!"

"Of course Azra. Please guide her," This is my first day at work. I don't know this place yet but I think the people I work with here are all good.

"Heh let's hurry. The restaurant wants to open. All floors are already mopped yet? Don't lose gini, dong," snapped a 27-year-old woman who was walking while tying her hair. The glare of his sharp eyes reminded me of a vulture flying around on dying prey. Seemed exaggerating indeed. But compared to Azra, he looks dozens of times more fierce.

"You're the new kid. Did you set all the tables?"

"Yes. It's already mbak."

"Your voice is so small. Not eating from yesterday? Anyway, do not let any customers who are satisfied because the place is less clean!"

I just nodded my head while bowing. His blaring voice made my guts shriek, plus all the employees just kept quiet as he came. 'I must be calm, ' I said encouragingly to myself.

Just a few minutes later, the restaurant was full. Maybe because this place became one of the famous eating places in this area. The servants also look nimble and orderly. Just like a machine! The small bell is constantly pressed, as a sign that the food is ripe and ready to be served. The cooks are also very serious when cooking. Smoke continued to boil and the dishes I had to wash also accumulated. While the employees no one spoke, except to give direction to others. It's stunning!

I'm stunned by all this. Not to lose. I washed all the dirty utensils as fast as I could. But I was reprimanded by Azra.

"If that's the way you do it, the customers will come back tomorrow to lead this place because their stomach hurts! This is what I don't like. Trivialize work. Washing it does look trivial but it really is not. You're the most important part. Turning dirty equipment clean is your job. So do it right and responsibly!"

Uh ... I'm so embarrassed after being reprimanded like that. As he says. Washing is the hardest art right now because I have to wash quickly without leaving a small speck of stain. It's only been three hours and don't I've been so sore. I kept praying for the break to come.

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My hand could break if it kept like this

I kept grumbling in my heart because it was only this time that I did something that was not easy.

I played a chase with time until the moment I waited finally arrived. We spent some time off eating and chatting. The atmosphere of this kitchen is also different. Although the number of people decreased but this place became more crowded.

"I guess not. I was rebuking me."

"Don't be hurt. I'm just doing my job to supervise and fix your duties. Oh yeah, our age doesn't seem to be much different. So just call me Azra."

If observed Azra is a beautiful woman who is friendly. He often smiled so that the aura he emitted was getting brighter. Maybe I'll try to smile more like him!

"Why are you eating here alone? The others gathered in front."

"No papa. Anyway I don't know anyone yet so it'd be weird if I just stuck that way."

"Just calm. Soon you will be familiar with everything. Including Ms. Yana."

"Mbak Yana? Oh... The woman that was this morning?"

"I don't know what you mean. But maybe it is."

"Is every day this place always crowded like this?"

"I hope so. Today is the third anniversary of this restaurant. So there's a price cut. I guess after the break, this place will be more crowded than it was this morning. You know, office workers are gonna take a quick lunch break. You're the spirit."

"Yes Mb .., Azra!" Being accompanied by him like this made me even more excited. I think I'll get used to this soon.

Work hours are over. The restaurant was closed at five in the afternoon because all the food stocks today had run out early. If not, then we'll be home at nine.

I came home happy. When I got hired, I took a shower to cool myself down. Then I arranged the food that the restaurant owner gave me. But once opened the package and arrange it on the plate, it turns out there is a lot of food. I can't spend it all alone let alone throw it away. So I took the initiative to share it with other residents.

Without a second thought, I knocked on the door next to my room. I've been a few times and there's no answer. 'Hem, the goods have not come home.' But as he was about to turn around, there was the sound of the door opening and I saw a woman coming out from inside.

"Well?"

"I just got home from work, ma'am. I was given a bonus with my boss. So I want to share it with Shoot."

"Oh .. thanks!"

'Shelf, ' the door just closed. And obviously that's not a way to thank a new person for helping. But yes already. I have no reason to argue about that. After all, my intention from the beginning was just to share.

I went back into my room and resumed the delayed dinner. After that, I arranged the things that need to be worn for tomorrow and then rushed to sleep. For a moment I looked at the ceiling of my room while muttering, 'What is it that mom is seeing right now? Then what are you doing?'

Unbeknownst to me, some tears just dripped. Maybe because I miss them. I haven't called my dad since I lived in a rented house, but if I'm on the phone right now, what if he's sleeping. I'm sure I'll bother him. So I clenched my hands and prayed to God that my family would always be happy and healthy.