Our Cafe is Open as Usual - Chapter 42

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Episode 42

 

Back to the story.

 

The day before the tea party, the Viola household was bustling with activity.

 

All the servants working in the estate were moving busily. Their master, Antonio Viola Baron, was also giving various instructions to the head butler and head maid.

 

I admired the chaotic scene unfolding throughout the estate.

 

They said it was quite large for a baron’s estate, and seeing all the servants moving together like this, I could really feel the scale of it.

 

‘Having so many people really is… overwhelming and nice.’

 

Once this job is over, I really need to hire someone.

 

Since Ninbuki will handle the beverage preparation, I need someone to manage the hall.

 

‘I guess I’m becoming a proper boss now.’

 

All I think about is hiring employees.

 

I should hire some decent staff…

 

I squeezed my eyes shut and opened them before heading toward the kitchen. As I did, I recalled what had happened at the cafe earlier.

 

‘I wonder if that person is doing well at work?’

 

I’m a bit worried…

 

I naturally made my way to the kitchen while thinking about the person who had come to the cafe earlier. I was thinking of Tonik, the person Antonio had sent to help me and the cafe for two days.

 

Tonik was the son of the Viola household’s head butler, currently learning his duties as an apprentice butler. He was told he couldn’t participate in this tea party because he was still too young.

 

‘Well, that’s what Tonik said, but…’

 

When it was decided that he would help me, the head butler came to me separately and said:

 

“…If my son Tonik causes any trouble, please be sure to tell me.

 

He just became an adult, but he’s always very interested in the opposite sex…”

 

“Ah…”

 

“That’s why I deliberately excluded Tonik from this tea party.”

 

He asked me again and again.

 

Just how interested in the opposite sex could he be for him to ask so earnestly?

 

I waited for Tonik with some concern. And he lived up to everyone’s expectations.

 

Black hair that slightly covered his neck. He wore butler’s clothes, but his face was far from modest.

 

The flashy eye-smile he casually made and the sweet voice flowing from his mouth clearly showed his character.

 

A typical playboy character!

 

As soon as Tonik saw me, he kissed the back of my hand and winked.

 

“I had no idea the cafe owner was such a beautiful person. I regret the time I spent away from the estate.”

 

“…Ahaha.”

 

“If I could, I’d like to work with you for the rest of my life.”

 

He simultaneously threw out several mind-numbing comments.

 

At that moment, I thought:

 

‘I absolutely cannot leave this guy alone!’

 

But since the tea party was tomorrow, I had to leave the cafe to Tonik and go.

 

No matter how I thought about it, if I left the hall to that guy, there would definitely be romantic fights with the customers.

 

Of course, I know that guys like him are actually good at serving customers, but…

 

When my worries were deepening, Millen appeared like a savior.

 

“…What is this now?”

 

He stopped halfway down from the 2nd floor, frowned, and examined Tonik. Then he immediately shifted his gaze to me.

 

I looked at Millen with pleading eyes and spoke.

 

“Millen… The Viola family was supposed to send someone to help.”

 

“Ah.”

 

He nodded as if he understood. Coming down the stairs slowly, he positioned himself between me and Tonik.

 

Though Tonik was tall, Millen was even taller. Also, with all the splendor Millen carried on his entire body, Tonik couldn’t compete.

 

Millen had an aspect that could intimidate people just by his presence alone.

 

Millen looked down at Tonik indifferently, then crossed his arms.

 

“Lailah, you go take care of business.”

 

“What? But…”

 

“I’ll handle this one well, so don’t worry.”

 

“Really? For real?”

 

“If you have time to ask like that, hurry up and leave. It’s almost 3 o’clock already.”

 

“Gasp!”

 

I thought quite some time had passed, but I didn’t realize it was already 3 o’clock.

 

I let out a shriek and quickly grabbed my bag.

 

After hurriedly finishing my preparations, I came to the Viola estate.

 

“Hah…”

 

Even thinking about it again makes me dizzy.

 

If Millen hadn’t been there, I would still be stuck at the cafe because of Tonik.

 

‘But I’m still worried.’

 

I’m worried about Tonik, of course, but I’m also worried about Millen.

 

How much was he planning to torment him to be smiling like that?

 

I caught a glimpse before leaving the cafe.

 

That devil’s beautiful smile.

 

Even when he was selling me things, he never showed such a deep smile.

 

Thinking about it again, I could feel his chilliness. I rubbed my arms and quickened my pace.

 

While walking with these worries, I had arrived at the kitchen before I knew it.

 

I reached out my hand to open the kitchen door.

 

That’s when it happened.

 

“Oh, there you are.”

 

“Baron?”

 

“Yes, I was looking for you.”

 

From a distance, the head butler and Antonio were approaching me. Antonio gestured as if he had business with me.

 

I quickly went to stand in front of Antonio. He looked me over and let out a light laugh.

 

“You’re a bit late today.”

 

“Ahaha… There was some business at the cafe.”

 

“That business wouldn’t happen to be because of Tonik, would it?”

 

“No, Baron. It was personal business.”

 

“Hmm, is it because the head butler is behind me? If there really was a problem, come find me.”

 

“…Haha.”

 

You’re being particularly playful today.

 

Or maybe you’re so busy you’re losing your mind?

 

I smiled awkwardly.

 

Then I made eye contact with the head butler. He was looking at me with pity.

 

I could immediately understand why he was giving me such a look.

 

‘You’ve been dealing with this all day…’

 

I nodded very slightly toward him so it wouldn’t be noticed.

 

While we employees were comforting each other, Antonio spoke again.

 

“I came looking for you because I have something to tell you, but we’ve been chatting too long.”

 

“Something for me? Is it related to the tea party?”

 

“Yes, we have one more guest. She’ll be an important guest, so please take good care of her.”

 

“Such an important guest?”

 

He nodded solemnly and explained.

 

“Countess Grimani’s only daughter has decided to attend the tea party. She hasn’t even had her debutante ball yet and hasn’t shown herself to anyone.

 

But she contacted us this morning saying she wanted to attend this tea party.”

 

“Oh…”

 

“Countess Grimani has deep knowledge about tea. So please pay special attention.”

 

Antonio patted my shoulder a couple of times, meaning he was counting on me. After talking about a few more things, he left to return to his duties.

 

When their figures began to disappear from sight, I let out a long breath.

 

“Whew, what a hectic situation.”

 

But still, Countess Grimani…

 

If she had deep knowledge about tea, she might dislike what I had prepared.

 

What I had prepared were beverages that were good for enjoying lightly at parties.

 

And even simple desserts to go with them.

 

‘Hmm, I wasn’t planning to prepare coffee separately…’

 

I had a concept I was preparing for, so I hadn’t bothered to prepare coffee. But after hearing such important information, I had no choice.

 

‘Well, if they ask for it, I have to provide it.’

 

I nodded my head and added finely ground coffee beans to what I had prepared. Then I threw open the kitchen door wide.

 

The kitchen was bustling with dinner preparations in full swing. Hese was cooking while controlling the kitchen in the midst of it all.

 

I didn’t bother greeting him since he looked busy, and headed straight for the kitchen’s back door. Then I came out through the back door and began walking quickly.

 

The rose garden that spread out behind the Viola Household. I moved straight along the side path that ran alongside it.

 

Soon a large fence surrounding the estate came into view.

 

Inside the fence was a small door through which ingredients could pass, and I opened that door wide without hesitation.

 

This way, I was completely outside.

 

And the person I needed to meet was standing there.

 

I approached him with determination and whispered in a low voice.

 

“Everything is prepared, right?”

 

“Hmm, of course~.”

 

A secret transaction began.

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