RDD 120
Curiosity.
Mainly the reason why the customers bought our new menu-- Cheeseburger.
Even though the dish was new and we didn't have any pictures to show, the customers still bought the cheeseburgers. To the point that the cheeseburgers were sold before 11:30 am. It was gone so fast.
The cooking of a cheeseburger was not that different from cooking a burger. Santiago just has to put the cheese on top of the sizzling patty and let it melt.
This kind of business was tiring because we didn't have time to rest. There was a line of people waiting for us to serve. The only chance for us to sit down and eat was our break time at noon.
We usually go to the eatery next to us to eat. Their dishes were quite good and we have a good relationship even though we both sell food.
They gave us extra rice every day... I have so much respect for the owner for doing that. If they want to buy burgers from my shop, I will give them one extra burger as well.
After eating, Waylen would disappear for a few minutes to hit smoke. Cigarette was one of his past time.
Our job for today was done just like that.
So we sold 200 cheeseburgers because we only had 200 cheese slices for today. We sold our cheeseburger for 20 pesos.
Quite pricy but the customers didn't protest because they knew that our burgers were delicious, unlike the ones in the fast food restaurants that didn't have greens in their burgers.
20 pesos × 200 cheeseburgers = 4,000 pesos.
Big money to earn for a single day. I'm definitely happy that I acquired this recipe after three weeks of working. Worth it.
We sold 500 burgers too. Which was 7,500 pesos.
On top of that, we sold beverages and our profit was 1972 pesos.
4,000 pesos + 7,500 pesos + 1972 = 13, 472 pesos.
If minus the expenses of over 5,000 pesos. Then the profit for today was around 8,472 pesos.
... I didn't how that thing happened. I just kept receiving orders while Santiago and Waylen served them burgers and beverages. In the end, our shop generated PHP 13 thousand with a profit of over 8 thousand pesos.
I grinned and left the shop after helping Santiago and Waylen with the cleaning. As the boss, I should just order them around but I felt like the job would end quicker if I helped. So I decided to help.
I didn't know when should I hire another worker, particularly someone I could trust to take over the cash register.
Lately, I felt like my wife didn't want me to work at the cash register.
To be honest, I want to stop working too if possible. I wanted to hire another person so that I have more time to spend with my wife... Ahem.
I was happy these days because the money kept showing up. Perhaps we could renovate Sophia's room and paint it pink... I didn't like too much pink but I would gladly do it for my daughter.
When I returned to the house, my family was waiting for me. Sophia ran to me and hugged my leg. She's so cute. I carried her and kissed her forehead.
Then, Roman showed up and Mano'ed me. He nodded and returned to his study.
Once I reached the garden, I found my wife pruning the plants. That's right, plants. She didn't bother buying flowers because they were useless, she said.
"Wow, they look beautiful."
I muttered.
"That's right, I cut some twigs to make sure that they will grow better." Penelope smiled and approached me.
"No, I'm talking about your eyes, not the plants. Your eyes are beautiful."
"Keith, you really know how to tease me."
She rolled her eyes but she clearly liked my teasing.
"Let me take care of Sophia. There's a sandwich and salad in the fridge, they are for you."
Penelope grabbed Sophia and the little one happily obliged. Sophia obviously preferred her mother over me and I could relate...
Anyway, I went to the kitchen and quickly consumed the food. Eating is the best way to replenish my strength.
I yawned and decided to take a nap. I lay down on the sofa and closed my eyes for a second.
When I woke, I realized that my head was on Penelope's lap. She was humming while knitting clothes.
Her humming put me at ease. Having a peaceful household was something I didn't want to lose. I'm thankful that Penelope chose me, even though I was not a perfect guy. Not even a Prince Charming. I'm just a simple man who lost his inheritance.
"Looks like you're awake."
Sophia realized that I was awake. She gently smiled and put her hand on my forehead.
"You are sweating, let me take you to our room."
"Hm," I unconsciously nodded. Entranced by her beauty.
"How long did I sleep?"
"Over an hour, I guess. It's already 6:45 pm."
"I recharged now... Maybe I can spend my extra energy on you."
"Geez, Keith you better take care of yourself. I can only use my mouth tonight." She whispered and I had a hard-on.
"No problem." I grinned. Her mouth and soft hands were enough.
We both giggled and entered the room.
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Just like that, the burger shop ended its first month. Penelope and I realized that our daily income became steady around 7 to 8 thousand pesos.
We didn't have a problem selling 700 burgers every day. I decided to keep it at that amount so that we didn't have left over. As much as possible, I wanted to keep our products fresh.
The meat shop I go to buy beef was from my family. Our family owned a farm and I'm confident about their products. Besides, they sell the beef to me at a very low price of 85+ pesos.