186 Steady Sailing (2/2)
The smell of the meaty juices from the cooking choripán drifted through the ventilation and wrapped around the hungry peoples' bodies. Their stomachs gurgled and grumbled at the delicious smell, taking control of the body and leading it into the restaurant. They would swiftly order the meal before taking a seat at a nice redwood table. The restaurant had been skilfully furnished by Christina who had an eye for these things.
The group would have settled for alright; Christina, however, wouldn't settle for anything less than perfect. The stables and chairs had to either perfectly blend with the interior or contrast beautifully. With the dark oak trees used for the walls, Christina decided to make it slightly contrast but fuse and mix as well.
The kitchen was extremely large with everything Pedro and Elena could have ever asked for. Ingredients were filling the fridge and storage to the brim. The choripáns would be made by the couple from scratch so that they could add more flavours that they want in it. Whether they want a fattier part of the meat or a muscular part, the different seasonings as well. All of this combined created a savoury delight of aroma filling the streets outside.
Granted, not everyone was a fan; however, for the most part just about everyone that walked past decided to give it a try. Some enjoyed it, even coming for seconds and thirds, others didn't find it as pleasant and didn't come back. But that's just how the business worked, they couldn't please everyone, nor did they see a reason to.
In the kitchen behind the couple were two young boys, roughly in their upper teenage years to early adult years. They had pleasant baby faces, unshaven and clean. Their hair was slightly long, nothing too much but just enough to add a few styles to it. Their hair was both black while one had brown eyes and the other had hazel.
Elena and Pedro worked at them extensively, teaching them the ins and outs of how to cook and prepare a choripán. By the end of the month, they wanted the two to have learnt all their cooking methods and teachings, not to mention learn how to handle the business a bit. Granted, that job was given to someone else.
Currently, Valentina was inside an office at the very back of the building. In front of her was another young woman, also in her teenage years. She was slightly blushing as she held onto her hands, she felt incredibly nervous. It was the first interview she's ever been to and if it wasn't for her family needing the extra money she wouldn't have gone for a job.
”Now, please tell me about yourself,” Valentina said intimidatingly. A lot of the time, while the others were either working on construction or relaxing, Valentina would go to Flynn to ask for advice on how to run a business. She knew absolutely nothing, however, she wanted to learn so that she could support her parents. Also to alleviate some pressure and time on Flynn's hands since they were currently incredibly busy with the academy.
”My name is Holly Dunkin, I'm currently 17 years old with little work experience. However, I'm going to try my best to challenge myself in this environment and work effectively as a team member,” The girl explained briefly as her knuckles were rubbing against each other.
”Do you think you're qualified for the job?” Valentina asked with a stern and sharp expression, her hands clasped together as her chin rested on top of them. She stared straight into Holly's eyes, they didn't move nor did she blink, Valentina just stared and waited for an answer.
”No, currently I don't believe I have the qualities that are suitable for the job. However, I believe I have the abilities and determination to become suitable,” Holly answered with a confident outward appearance, internally she felt as though her body was breaking down. She looked to Valentina with a bit of shock. 'What the hell, how come she's so intimidating despite being either the same age as me if not younger?”
”Great!” Valentina said loudly, reaching over the desk for a handshake, her facial expression changed to a much more natural and warmer one. Holly felt as though a weight had been lifted off her shoulders, she sighed of relief and shook Valentina's hand.
”So, when will I begin?” Holly asked, sitting back into her chair with a slightly more relaxed composure. She still didn't sit how she usually would at home, if she did, it wouldn't be an understatement to say that no job would want her.
”Well, I suppose we'll begin basic training today and then you'll start tomorrow, come with me,” Valentina answered before standing up. In reality, it wasn't as though Holly was the best choice she's had so far. But she felt as though there was something common between them, she also hated the stuck-up attitude that the others seemed to naturally possess. Holly seemed like a normal girl, Valentina wanted to shape and mould Holly's future.
They went outside and into another room, it was a more formal office room with a computer and drawers on both sides. On the desk was a few papers, only stacking roughly an inch high but it still made Holly's eyes widen momentarily.
Valentina tapped on Holly's shoulder. ”Alright, turn on the computer and go onto the program at the top left corner of the screen. That should be an instruction manual with a few key ideas to remember when working as a manager. Learn it and remember it.”
Valentina left the room and closed the door behind her. That computer program was something she made herself, with the obvious assistance of someone that can actually create programs. She prided herself on it and hoped it worked as well as she thought it would; it was a rather simple program that didn't take too much time to create.