RDD 123
After my older brother showed up, the workers were working seriously and they made sure that they were not acting lazy. But when my brother bid farewell after giving presents to the kids... I realized that the workers slowed down.
I can't blame them. Most of them have a minimum wage salary. They can't give their all for a small change of money. As long as they finished renovating the room within a week, it will not be a problem for me... Cause I didn't even give them money. Sean said that I didn't have to pay.
"Honey, how about your job?"
Penelope showed up with a pitcher of cold water for the five workers.
"I'm going to stay for an hour, then I will return to the shop."
It was a nice excuse to let Santiago stand in the cash register. I still haven't talked about my intention of making him the cashier.
When the workers showed up, it was already 11:30. I decided to have an early break and went to the house.
Then I realized that my brother visited too. That was the gist of the story. Sean was the type who didn't like working hard. He loves lazing around. However, he didn't like it when the workers around him were doing the same. So he made sure to watch them during the first hour.
"Have you guys already eaten? We have burgers here."
These burgers were personally cooked by my wife.
"You shouldn't have done this boss. We already ate lunch before going here."
They said but their eyes were on the burgers. Anyway, I forced them to eat since I didn't want them to work with hungry stomachs.
They started munching the burgers. Of course I ate one too. Sophia was latching on my shirt and I was currently feeding her.
"Dajjy, I want my woom to be the most bweautiful woom on the earth."
Woom = Room.
I hope my daughter didn't grow up. Her pronunciation was adorable.
"Okay baby, Daddy is going to make sure that will happen."
That's why I gritted my teeth about buying pink paint just to satisfy my daughter. The color was too much for my eyes but I will sacrifice my vision just for her.
"Boss, now that I think about it, you are Sir Castillo's brother. Are you two related?"
One of the five workers asked after devouring the burger.
"Sean is my brother."
"..."
My answer caught them off guard. They stopped eating and looked at me.
"... Now that I think about it, you resemble Sir Castillo."
"Brother? Do you mean, blood-related brother? Like seriously brother?"
They started asking me.
"That's right. Sean is my second brother. My father is Ernesto Castillo. My mother is Leah Castillo. And my eldest brother is Jeremy Castillo."
"!!!"
Each one of them was shocked and immediately stood up. Without any hesitation, they started doing their jobs with vigor.
"S- Sir, can I know your name?"
My status started from Boss to Sir. They are both the same so I didn't care.
"I'm Keith Castillo, the youngest son."
"I- I see. Perhaps can I know what business you have?"
"Business? You're not going to ask me about my job?"
"Well, Sir Sean is managing the construction company while Sir Jeremy is responsible for the chips factory. I just wondering what business do you have?"
"Me? I'm running a burger shop."
"Shop? Do you mean a fast food restaurant?"
"No, a small burger shop."
"I- I see..."
I didn't want to work under my father because that old man was stubborn and he would definitely nag me.
"B- Burger shop is not bad. The burgers you gave are delicious."
They started asking me while working. Talking while working is a way to erase boredom. I didn't have any right to stop them from talking.
"Thanks. The recipe that my wife cooked is the same one we cook in the shop. But my wife's burgers are more delicious. So you should thank my wife instead."
"T- Thanks, Mrs. Castillo."
"It's fine."
Penelope smiled next to me. She cut a small piece of burger and fed our hungry Sophia. Sophia playfully bit Penelope's finger while feeding.
"Baby, I will pinch your cheeks if you don't behave."
"Yesh..." Sophia answered with her mouth stuffed with food.
"Now that I think about it, you guys know Waylen, right?"
"Waylen? You mean Waylen Javier. He is the son of our foreman. That kid... Tsk tsk. He suffered injustice."
"Yeah, that kid is hard-working. He looks like a gangster because of his tattoos but he respects his elders."
Based on their reaction, they probably sympathize with Waylen.
"Why did you ask about Waylen, Sir? We didn't see Waylen for a month now. I heard his salary is quite good."
"Waylen is my working in my shop."
"Sir?"
"I hired him."
"You mean, you hired him?'
This guy just repeated what I said.
Anyway, why are they looking at me like that? They started acting strange when they heard that Waylen was my employee.
"What's the problem?"
"Sir... Can we know the salary in your shop?"
"Waylen is already an official employee so his salary every day is 320 pesos."
"Gulp!"
I heard them swallowing their salivas.
"S- Sir! Can I apply for the job? I know how to cook! I know how to clean! And I know how to read!"
"Tch, this bastard already got the start! Sir, I graduated from Elementary! I know basic math."
Was that even a thing to brag about?
"My third cousin's friend is a chef! Please can hire me, Sir!"
What is the connection between you and your third cousin's friend?
The five workers started showing their achievements just to be hired.
Their salary was 220 pesos per day and their job as construction workers was difficult and tiring.
Suddenly, my wife pulled the hem of my shirt and whispered.
"You need another worker to help Santiago and Waylen. You promised me that you will spend more time with the kids?"
"... I understand."
Now that my commander was telling me the order, I have to do it.
However...
"I need to see your documents, especially your latest NBI clearance."
NBI clearance could determine if someone had criminal records.
"Okay!"
They started nodding their heads in enthusiasm.
"But I can only hire one of you. My shop is small and I can't afford too many employees."
"We understand, Sir!"
"Bring the documents tomorrow."
The workers started doing their jobs. This time, they were working with vigor.