I had hired a couple people to help me out until I know how business is going to be, and if I will need to hire more people, or what my hours should permanently be.
I am baking for a pre-opening. I have my helpers, Steve and Abby, here. They seem like nice people and they both have the enthusiasm I have been looking for.
I had hired people with experience baking so that I wouldn’t have to be working every single day. I knew that in the beginning I would be, but I also knew that Colton would put a stop to that sooner or later. He looks forward to our time together.
I decided to add “Stacey’s Random Brownie” to the menu. It’s on the specials board, and the brownie will change every day. I will add different ingredients or make it in different shapes to make it special. After Ella told me that this was something that she and Stacey used to do, I just had to make it a part of my menu.
I had a wide selection of muffins, not only because everyone seems to love them, but also to make a great, quick breakfast or snack with the coffee from the new coffee machine I bought.
I also made sure to add pies, cupcakes, and other random treats. I wanted to have a wide selection tonight for the club.
I would know what started to sell more once the business was up and running for awhile, but for the time being I needed to keep it stocked with a wide selection. I would also then find out what the club preferred as well.
I hear my phone go off and I grab it out of my pocket.
Colton: You almost done, baby? There’s a herd of hungry bikers outside.
I can’t help but laugh. “Apparently everyone is waiting for us to open,” I say to Steve and Abby who laugh.
They look at each other and are clearly nervous. When I hired them, I made sure that they knew I was an Old Lady and showed them the tattoo I finally got. There would obviously be bikers coming in and out of here. They were okay with it and had nothing against the club, but I think that they are just nervous because pretty much the whole club will be here tonight.
I walk around the bakery checking to make sure everything is in order. I didn’t take the napkins, cups, and containers out until this morning when I had booted everyone out except Steve and Abby so that they wouldn’t see the name.
My hands are shaking a little bit but is important to me to have everyone in my life see my dream. It’s a lot.
“You ready?” I ask looking at them, and they both nod their heads.
I blow out a big breath and open the door.
When I step out of the building, I’m awed at the sight I see.
I can feel the tears building in my eyes.
I try to blink rapidly so that I can see.
I place a hand over my mouth.
Every member of Vicious Snakes must be here. Olivia’s friends are here, and Krista is right beside her. She must have flown down from her father’s club because last I knew she was there with Pyro.
“Congratulations baby,” Colton says, holding the biggest bouquet of flowers I have ever seen.
“I-I don’t even know what to say. I can’t believe you are all here,” I say with a sniffle.
I’m so overwhelmed with the fact that I have this much support.
“Let’s see your sign now!” Steal yells. He looks excited.
I roll my eyes. “Give me a minute.”
Ella yells at her brother. “Yeah, let her talk.”
I clear my throat and look at everyone around me. I spot Torch far away and can’t help the tears that form from seeing him. He’s been in and out of the club for weeks and very distant, but it means so much to have him here. He lifts his chin to me.
I nod my head. I can do this.
“Well, I wasn’t expecting everyone to be here. This is amazing. I never expected to follow my dream in opening my own bakery. I also didn’t think that I would have had this much support. I never knew that I could have so much family and love.” I look away for a moment to wipe my tears. This day means so much to me and it’s about time everyone knows that.
“When I was growing up, I never thought much about my future except how lonely I would be. I did everything that was asked of me, hoping for some love or recognition. When it never came, I just became a shell of who I now know I am. I came here to this club to seek help and hopefully find my uncle. What I found was so much more. I found the love of my life, my dream of baking, and amazing friends and family who have my back. The Vicious Snakes did not hesitate to take me in with open arms. They also showed me what a family should be, not once questioning it. When things took a turn for the worse, they stuck by each other and helped each other out. No one ever has to be alone if they have the Vicious Snakes as their family.”
I blow out a breath and give a nod to Steve who is going to remove the cover off the sign.
“That’s why I named the bakery after the people at my back. Welcome to ‘Vicious Temptations’,” I say gesturing to the sign at my back.
When I’m done, I look at everyone and they are all standing there in awe. Some of them have even dropped their jaws.
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