11 Making A Choice 1 (1/2)

The next day, Alan went to the bank.

He went in, presented his plan and waited expectantly for the answer.

”Loan denied.Good day.”Just like that the loan officer stood and left the room.

Alan was shocked.”My one week of experience and business plan I created in one day didn't convince the bank?”

The system remained silent.

Alan coughed, ”Well, in any case, I gave it a shot system.Now, time to look at getting a job elsewhere.”

”Host, please endeavor to become a cafe owner.Work hard Host.”

Alan sighed.He didn't expect the system to change its mind.He also didn't really expect the bank to loan him money.He just felt like it was better to do something than nothing.

As he sighed, his phone started ringing. Another unfamiliar number.He ignored it.

It rang again.Same number.He ignored it and blocked the number.

A minute passed as he tried to flag down a cab.His phone began ringing again.

He stared at it in fury.”Did someone sell my number to a scam company or something?”

He gave in and picked up the phone.”Listen up, I'm not interested in whatever you're selling, so bug off!”

He panted as he finished shouting.

Silence ruled on the other end of the line for a second before there was an awkward cough.

”This is Tom, your customer from the cafe.I'm not trying to sell you anything.”

Alan paused for a moment before clearing his throat.”Of course, Tom, what can I do for you?”

Alan decided to pretend he hadn't shouted.

Tom played along, finding it easier than pointing out Alan's mistake.”Well, I was calling to figure out what exactly happened.Why were you fired?”

Alan hesitated before going with the excuse he'd given the customer.”I have rules when serving customers.They're personal rules based on my own morals.One of them is that I can only serve a customer the ultima-” He cut off coughing. ”I mean, one is that I can only serve a customer my coffee once every six hours.”

Tom was baffled.He'd heard the story from John, but he didn't really believe it.”Why couldn't you just make an exception?My daily caffeination--” He broke off coughing.”I mean, your income depended on that job didn't it?”

Alan only sighed.”Rules are rules.”In his head he cursed the system for his misfortune once more.