Free Waffles & A Part Time Job.

As with all school children, the ins-and-outs of school proceeded with such a mind-numbing regularity that Brooke became extremely bored of life. She couldn't even remember the last time she wasn't in school, despite the fact that it started only a few weeks ago. Or days ago? There was no telling here. Even though Brooke had been to several schools over the course of her lifetime, this freshman year was by far the easiest year of school she had ever had. The nearly straight-A's on her report card caused great celebration from her mother because "it shows improvement in your focusing skills!" But really, how hard is it to get good grades when you can use notes and/or the textbook on every quiz and test? This "responsibility" prompted Brooke to ask her mom if she could get a job, and surprisingly, she said yes. Brooke had just the place in mind.


As she marched down Popular Avenue before school to request a part-time position at the Forever 21, she noticed a steadily growing backup of pedestrian and motor traffic. In the crowd she slowly maneuvered threw, Brooke caught word several times that Casa d' Waffles was offering a FREE waffle with a purchased coffee. She thought, C'mon Brooke its just 1 meal and you need a job, but her stomach grumbled in protest. Sighing, she reluctantly turned around and walked the other way, checking her phone and realizing that if she hurried and the line was short, she could still make it in time for school. The radio station WTF was playing a Spice Girl song overhead on the bus speakers: "If you wannabe my lover, you gotta get with my friends..." With only 2 customers in line in front of her when she finally arrived at Casa D' Waffles, Brooke stooped down to tie her shoe and caught the iPhone conversation of the early 20's women who came in behind her: "Boss, it was highly unfair of you and headquarters to send someone of my professional level in the Forever 21 company out here to the middle of nowhere to help a store that wasn't even prepared for my arrival! This store needs an extreme makeover! The girls here need help, and that is the only reason why I am considering staying. I have seen too many poor pretty young ladies with nice faces ruined by the clothing they must consider 'designer' here. I need permission from you for full reins on this project. No checking up on me or my store, I'm going to hire new fresh employees and order our hottest styles. If this is what I volunteered to do, I will prove to you that I can do it. I'll get back to headquarters in 3 months. Good day sir."

Brooke stood up as the women fiddled with her iPhone and said "Good morning, ma'm. My name is Brooke Adams and I was just going over to your store this afternoon to apply for a job. Would you care to have breakfast with me before I go to school?" They both received their free waffles with cups of coffee and ate while chatting about life and clothing. At the end of the meal, Brooke cleared their trash and shook Ms. Eliana's hand. Ms. Eliana then said "Brooke, if you come down and fill out an application, I see no reason why you can't be my first newly hired employee. But you better hurry, school must be starting soon."


Brooke smiled and left, checking her phone as she walked out of the door. Uh-oh. She was 15 minutes late for her 1st period 9th grade literature class, cutting a major chunk of time out of her timed multiple choice test they had today. Mom's not going to be thrilled about this, she thought.