Tired and hungry, gasping for the last breathe I have in my reserve I got to the last place I can walk to...
A bakery shop...
It's going to be neat and hygienic, I'm sure they won't want me
"Hello there young fella!..." A welcoming voice greeted me from behind
One thing I've learnt from books is when a welcoming gaze is give you exploit it
"Good afternoon sir!" I gave him the best smile I could find
"Do you want to get some bread? We have the finest bread over here!" He sounds sharp and enthusiastic, like those advertisers and I'm thinking he should be the manager here
"Not really... I'll love to besides it smells so tasty from outside. Imagining the taste is so good!" Flattery... code number one!
The other managers didn't give me chance to flatter them,they weren't even welcoming...such high standards is high enough to be a suicide point
"Oh thank you...then how may I help you?"
His gaze was confusing...he looked at me up and down and I know that look anywhere
"I'm looking for a job actually. I can work full time, night shifts anything to keep me busy and the food coming!" I tried to be enthusiastic as well...
"Oh my... you're in luck. One of our Baker at the lower level suddenly quit and I was just outside to find a replacement.
Even without first hand knowledge you can definitely learn. It's just kneading the dough again then putting it straight into the oven!" He claps his hands together like a happy child... I can see opportunity here fellas
"I'm willing to learn sir!" I replied him...
"Sure... I'm Steve Jones! Where do you live exactly?" ... I couldn't tell him I stay in the dumpster
"....hum... I stay around. !"
"Don't worry,there a boys quarters at the back,how about staying there too? The former baker used to stay there!"
This is glorious, finally a real house
"Definitely... I'll loved to Mr Jones.. thank you sir!"
"No problem kiddo... welcome to my bakery. Let me show you around and get you prepped up!"
This was a start of a life time breakthrough for me...and I intend to make good use of this opportunity!
"This place is sure huge Mr Jones. It's indeed a good place you've got!" The bakery is sure looking fun but a bit hectic,well I won't fail this one..
" Stick with me kid....here comes the best part.!"
I was anxious and eager to see what's up next. The door opens and I was marvel by the number of people there,it was a big cafeteria,free food!
My stomach rumbles in response...!
"Give him a shot!" Mr Jones told the cook or whoever is in charge
A nod and a plate was all I need and my plate was filled full. The food didn't look the best but I hoped it taste well.
Mr Jones watched me eat.. I tried not to act like a hungry deadly beast even if I was. It's been awhile since I had real food.
"Who's he Jones?" ...a fairly built man walked to his side with a two cups of coffee, passing one to Mr Jones
" He's the newbie around here. Just hired him this morning and showed him around. Well we're still on with that!" Sipping from the cup of coffee,he gave me a smile
"Oh...nice... which level are you putting him in ?" Quite nosy if you ask me but then again from the looks of things they're pretty close
"I'm making him take Ramsus place! He looks pretty bodied up for it!" Despite my skinny appearance he actually said something nice
"You mean this skinny guy? Just let's wait for Ramsus, probably he'll change his mind!" The man's gaze on me wasn't really good I can perceive some kind of hostility in that gaze of his
"Nah... I don't have to wait. He's got a big place so let him enjoy it. Orion here is also taking the quarters."
I think he shouldn't have said that...coz that gave me more grumpy humm than expected
"Whatever...!" He soon walked away and I know we can't be on good terms. I'll do everything to avoid him
"He's like that. He's my close friends,and Ramsus street brother. But don't worry the job is yours. You really need it, I can see that. Well since you're done let's get you some fresh wear and prep your room up!"
This man is my guardian angel... imagine how nice he is to me, a total stranger!
I'm loving the new me in the mirror.
I've finally taken a bathe,a real good one and I look more fresh. With Mr Jones old clothes fitting me perfectly I gave the air of a calm and gentle man rather than a forgotten one!