Engelskraft: Love of Wasted Angels

New Employee

The Engelskraft cafe looks busy as usual. The human queue spreads until it passes through another tenant next to it. Looks like the popularity of the cafe is still not stopped even though it has been past for months.

“Ferdi, you don't see on table number five still no coffee stain? Quickly clean up before I call the next queue number!” Mario's Order.

“You are like my boss only, here our level is the same! Mending you also sent the new boy. Our visitors are busy, you know.” Reply Ferdi while holding a washcloth, preparing to obey his partner's orders.

“Hmm, if you do not want to be fired by the boss, do not arbitrarily tell the new favorite son of the boss!” Mario.

“But..” Said Ferdi confused.

“Someone talks about me?” Said Ailey approaching.

“Well, this is the new boy! Please help! Hehehe.” Shouted Ferdi while handing the washcloth to Ailey's hand then ran away leaving them.

Ailey held a washcloth in her hand without knowing anything. He was seen wearing an Engelskraft employee uniform with his hair tied up. His face looked confused as there was no brief on the first day he worked there.

“Already, let Ferdi alone do it. You just sit in the back!” Said Mario.

“It's been half a day I didn't do anything. I also want to help you guys.” Complain Ailey.

“You really can't keep quiet, yeah. Can make it his business if Milo knows you're coming to work.”

“I was invited by Milo to help with the work here. Why am I even like an unemployed person wearing an employee uniform?” His protest.

Mario just took a breath without knowing what to reply to. He grabbed the washcloth the woman was holding and walked towards the table that needed cleaning. Ailey was left standing alone in front of the bar table with an annoyed face. His eyes skirted every corner of the cafe trying to find the owner. It didn't take long, Milo's figure was caught by his sight. He was sitting in the outdoor section of the cafe reading a book. Quickly, Ailey rushed to see him.

“Milo!” In front of the angel who was relaxing.

Milo who was reading the book seriously was immediately distracted by Ailey's voice that sounded annoyed. He put his book on the table and saw the woman standing next to him.

“Yes, Ailey? How was your first day working here? Can anyone help?” Ask Milo.

“You recruited me to be your employee, ‘right? Why am I not allowed to work?”

Milo noticed the annoyance emitted from the look on the woman's face. He pulled a smile and stood facing Ailey.

“Indeed right, but I don't want you hassles here. Let Mario and Ferdi handle everything.” It definitely doesn't make sense.

“A month ago you told me to help me get a job in Jakarta. I really appreciate your invitation to work in your cafe. But if I'm just bawling here, I better find another job!” His protest.

“No need to be angry like that. You've been quite tired of your bad experience at Abram a few months ago. You were also very active in helping your father at the store. It's only natural that I let you relax for a moment.” Milo.

“I don't care what you said just now. I'll keep doing my job here professionally.” He said while leaving Milo.

The words made Milo smile with relief. He realizes that Ailey is back to the way she was, full of passion and unyielding. Although she knew that the woman's main intention was not to be around her, she was very happy to see Ailey every day at her cafe.

Without further ado, Ailey seizes a washcloth that is being used by Mario to clean the visitor's desk. He showed his strong and indisputable expression until Mario who saw him could only be silent in astonishment.

“You can do other things. Let me clean this table.” Said firmly.

“But, Milo...” Mario says stammering.

“Just relax, if Milo scolds you because I'm at work, I'll break his dull wings. You do not fear!” Sela Ailey's.

At that instant, Mario felt disinclined by the determination Ailey had. He did not expect any human who insisted on working when allowed to relax and still be paid.

“Why still see me like that? Already, do the others there!” Say Ailey to make Mario scared and immediately get away from him.

Mario immediately approached Milo who was focusing on his reading book. He took the book without permission and closed it, then sat down next to his angel colleague.

“The woman is really not afraid of anything, yes.” Mario.

“Hehehe. That's what I like about him. He was not afraid to die for what was already his stance. She's very attractive, ‘not?” The reply.

“I understand why you like it so much. But you have to focus on your mission. Remember, do not let your love for him stop you from becoming the true Lord's angel. You don't want your wings back pure white?”

“Bla bla. Yes, I know! No need to remind me. Bored.”

“Patience, yes with this friend of yours. You don't forget, ‘kan that my mission is to keep you from getting off track? So, I will never get tired of reminding you!” Reply Mario.

Milo turned his gaze and glared at the blue sky above him. As an angel who has brought calamity to man, he must pay the price for what he has done. Even if he had to sacrifice his own feelings.

“By the way, besides your duty remind me, don't you also have other duties as an employee at Engelskraft? Why are you sitting here?” Asked Milo cynically.

“True too. Then, I work first, yes sir boss!” He lifted his ass from the chair.

“Right work and keep an eye on Ailey for me.” Milo said firmly.

The day became a new leaf for Engelskraft. With the addition of a female personnel, of course, their daily life will not be the same anymore. Especially for Ailey, her new job at the cafe will spearhead her work skills without being haunted by negative stigma about her illness. His determination was unanimous, he wanted to solve the problems that had happened to him in Abram. With his father's blessing, he had the extra strength to dare to show his face before Abram's men.