Chapter 49 Sausage
Chapter 49 Sausage
Mona smiled, teasing, “I thought you wanted my help because you finally see me as a friend.”
“I …” Lisa hesitated.
“Okay, fine,” Mona said with a playful shrug, shoving a bottle of cola into Lisa’s hand. “Drink up.”
Lisa felt she couldn’t resist Mona’s cheerful energy. She took a sip, then asked, “Where are your parents?”
“They’re already asleep,” Mona answered casually. “They have an early start tomorrow for their business.”
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Mona’s parents owned a small shop on a snack street behind the school. The whole family lived nearby, and Mona was well- liked by almost everyone in her class since most had visited the shop at one point–everyone except Lisa.
Lisa couldn’t afford to buy anything.
Even the cheap snacks, which most students found easy to buy, were
beyond her reach.
“Oh, by the way,” Mona said, pointing toward the door. “The stuff you asked me to get is all here. I unpacked it already. You can check if anything’s missing.”
Lisa walked over and inspected the items: sausages, skewers, takeout containers, sauces, seasoning jars, brushes, paper bags, a portable stove, a sausage machine, squeeze bottles, a chalkboard, a small curved knife, a tray … and the vending cart she had wanted. Everything was there.
“Thanks,” Lisa said, genuinely grateful.
She couldn’t have these items delivered to the Olsen Mansion, so she had to ask Mona for help.
“This is a thank you,” Lisa said, handing Mona some cash. “I know most people use online transfer, but my phone’s too slow. Hope that’s okay.”
She’d already paid for the items the last time she saw Mona.
Mona glanced at the money, surprised to find a hundred–dollar bill. “This stuff didn’t even total 700 bucks. The only pricey thing. I should be giving you change. Why are you giving me money instead?”
cart was the
“You helped me with everything,” Lisa replied. “I’m sure it wasn’t easy for you.”
“Easy?” Mona waved it off. “It wasn’t a big deal. I just ordered everything online. If you really want to thank me can let me come along.”
Lisa blinked in confusion. “Huh?”
…
maybe you
Mona pouted. “My mom’s been nagging me. We’re about to graduate, and I haven’t even looked for a job. She’s been on my case about not being more ambitious. When she found out you were starting a small business to make money, she went off on me. I can’t take it at home anymore. How about letting me tag along with you?”
Lisa sighed quietly. “It’s going to be a lot of work.”
“My family’s in the business, remember?” Mona said, “I know what it’s like. But I really can’t stay home. Please, I’m begging you!”
Lisa hesitated. “I really—”
“NI help you!” Mona grabbed Lisa’s arm, shaking it in earnest. “Please, please, please…
Lisa couldn’t resist such enthusiasm. She quickly gave in.
“Have you found a good spot yet?” Mona asked. “Why not set up by the school gate?”
Lisa explained, “I’m worried someone might recognize me.”
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Chapter 49 Sausage
It wasn’t about being embarrassed, but she didn’t want the Olsens to know.
So, she had picked a spot near a middle school, not too far from Kensington University.
It had lots of foot traffic, but wasn’t as competitive as the area near the university. Most importantly, no one would recognize her there. It seemed perfect.
Mona nodded thoughtfully. “Are you only going to set up after school hours?”
Lisa nodded. She couldn’t be seen too often; the more she appeared, the higher the chance her family would find out.
“Then call me before you head out,” Mona said. “I’ll use my dad’s car to help you move everything.”
“You can drive?”
“Of course!” Mona said proudly. “I got my license after high school, and I’ve been driving my dad to pick up supplies ever since. Pretty impressive, right?”
Lisa chuckled. “Yeah, pretty impressive.”
Mona looked at her with wide eyes. “Lisa, you look so beautiful when you smile!”
Lisa’s face flushed pink.
“I’ve never seen you smile at school,” Mona continued. “You always look so serious, like you’re thinking about something. You don’t talk to anyone or hang out. People say you’re too out of their league.”
Lisa felt awkward. This is a huge misunderstanding.
She wasn’t some untouchable girl who was out of their league. She just had too much on her plate and no time for socializing. “And … ” Mona leaned in with a sly grin. “Actually, a lot of the guys in our class want to ask you out.”
Lisa froze.
“Alright, enough teasing,” Mona said, rolling her eyes. “It’s late, and it’s not safe for you to head back. Stay here tonight, okay? We can share a bed. We’ll test out everything in the morning, then head to your stand in the afternoon.”
Despite the approaching summer, the night air still felt cool. Lisa didn’t think she could manage the long ride home, especially after everything that had happened.
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