There was a lot of work. It was over 4 o'clock, but some of the ingredients hadn't been mashed yet. Moreover, Mckenzie asked Grace to send those ingredients to the branch store, but the time was not enough.
After thinking for a few moments, Grace went to Mckenzie, "I have a party tonight at the bar. I've to leave early. Have the driver send the ingredients."
Mckenzie objected, "Just a party. If you don't go, it’s no big deal. There's a lot more to do here." "We agreed to meet at six." Grace winced.
"You didn’t come yesterday because you
said you weren't feeling well. Today, you have a new excuse to leave before you get your work done. Listen, you can tell me if you don’t want to stay here. Okay? I won't force you."
Grace thought it was impossible to communicate with Mckenzie.
"1 didn't mean that. Today's ingredients are all ready. There's not much work left. Even if I leave early, there won't be any problem.”
"We have to take stock tonight. You're not allowed to leave early.” Mckenzie said stoutly.
Mckenzie thought Grace must get rid of the habit of leaving early or absenteeism for no reason.
Grace's voice took on a more uncompromising tone, "I have to go!"
She didn't like Mckenzie's attitude!
She had made all the ingredients and there was no point in staying.
However, Mckenzie reacted as if the restaurant could not operate without Grace!
"Well, you may leave any time you like. But if you leave early, you will never be allowed to come to this restaurant later. It's totally up to you." Mckenzie's attitude was unwavering.
'God! She's a married woman, but she still goes to bars now and then. Isn’t she ashamed?'
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