Years ago, Rebecca wouldn't have believed or expected the attention on her. With her presence in Shangmi Restaurant, the restaurant rating went higher with her culinary skills on display.

Instead of opting for *acidic ingredients* just her grandma calls it, Rebecca introduced the use of natural plants for cooking and the health benefits attached to them.

Also, her relationship with Jisoo had moved to sisterhood in the span of years they spent together. She got more acquainted with Jisoo's boyfriend, Raymond, who is a doctor.

Her life has been interesting and exciting, and that scares her. The thought of losing Jisoo always crossed her mind, and Rebecca had found herself burying herself in the kitchen, exploring different plants to make more recipes and cleaning and re-cleaning everywhere repeatedly.

It was a trait she didn't quite appreciate, but after intense research on the internet and going for check-ups, it was obvious she had an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Accepting her fate, Rebecca continued living life with the people around her, and she even got more acquainted with the two new waitresses at the restaurant, Sharon and Tina.

While Sharon was filled with talks, Tina was more reserved, and they reminded her of parts of her.

”Welcome in, Chef! I hope you had a good night's rest. How's today going to be? What's the new recipe in town?” Sharon had asked, walking close to her.

”Nothing new.” Rebecca had replied, walking toward the kitchen when she met Tina.

”Good morning, Chef.” Tina had greeted with a smile before leaving.

The day went as usual, with Rebecca busy supervising the kitchen while also cooking.

After the day's work, Rebecca got ready to go home. However, a text from Mr. Ben caught her attention.

Meet me at my office tomorrow. You can come whenever you are free. The message read.

”Hey girlie! Miss me?” Jisoo said, walking toward Rebecca.

”I hope you didn't forget movie night.” Jisoo added with her hands crossed on her chest.

”Of course, I didn't. Why would I dare forget our weekly movie date night?” Rebecca replied with a half smile.

”Are you okay?” Jisoo asked, staring at Rebecca.

”Nothing gets past you, right?” Rebecca replied with a smile. ”I got a text from Mr. Ben and I hope it isn't what I am thinking.” Rebecca added.

”Hmm, you mean your leave, right?” Jisoo questioned.

”Yeah…” Rebecca replied before urging Jisoo toward her car.*****

”What? No, are you trying to chase me out of my kitchen?” Rebecca questioned with eyes almost blazing at Mr. Ben.

”No one is chasing you out, Rebecca. We've had this conversation before. You've been working endlessly and with that, the company would like you to go on a leave. Travel anywhere, we will cover your expenses. Besides, it is just for a month, okay?” Mr. Ben replied.

”I don't like taking leave.” Rebecca replied, standing her ground.

”You'll have to take one this time around. You've been working yourself too much. Try to breathe, relax, and travel more. Ever since you were a waitress, you never took a day off, and I am deeply concerned. I need you to go on a vacation, and it is my policy to always give a month's vacation to my workers and that you are part of, young lady.” Mr. Ben added.

Letting out a huge defeated sigh, Rebecca had left Mr. Ben’s office.

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