
Azea was finally able to exhale a sigh of relief when she came in time. He had trouble finding a taxi. His phone is also not filled with internet quota to order a taxi online. The day has begun to dark and indeed until now there are still people who shop at the minimarket. Just like before, he felt very excited about working on his first day. He also met with employees who had worked there for a long time. The environment was quite comfortable and there were also many people who looked so friendly in the eyes of Azea. He really hopes that this does not happen only at the beginning, but also so on they can become friends at work or also outside of work hours.
"So you haven't finished your college?" ask one of the officers there. Call her Elena. Elena looked about the same age as Azea, perhaps two years older than Azea.
"Well, I work part-time for now" he said.
The minimarket turned out to be quite spacious than the usual minimarket he often saw. Even in the front yard of the minimarket there are also several chairs and tables, just like those in a cafeteria or small restaurant. It is suitable to be a place to hang out young people who are doing college or school work.
"How long have you been working here?" azea asked trying to make small talk with Elena.
Elena smiled for a moment while looking like she was recalling all her memories in the minimarket.
"Well, it's almost two years from now. I used to work here with some of my friends. Now they have moved on and got a new job. There are also those who open their own business at home."
Azea imagined that maybe he would experience the same thing as Elena. One or two years down the line, maybe she'll lose a lot of friends, not least Jessica who might get a much better job after college. It is also possible that Jessica will go abroad. In the end, he will only focus on himself. Even if there is luck, he may be able to go further if he has given something that is enough for his mother and sister.
He wanted to have enough savings for his mother later in his old age. He also wanted to have savings for his sister's education. And he can focus on a career he can develop day by day. That is if luck comes to him. Otherwise, it might be better if he accepts his monotonous life.
In the days or also the first weeks are quite pleasant for the Azea minimarket. He often makes time for his co-workers. Sometimes also if there is no business that is too important, they usually eat together, even if only in front of the minimarket or also in a cafe that is not far from where they work.
But as he has often experienced so far, not always his work goes smoothly. Sometimes there is also a problem, either because of his own mistakes or also the fault of the buyers.
"Wouldn't you buy Luqi a snack?" asked one of the thick-haired youths to his other two friends. Azea just looked from afar while mopping the minimarket floor. He still did not say anything and let the three young men choose whatever they wanted. Perhaps in other words for now, Azea chose not to care. He was also not worried that the three young men would steal. After all there are many CCTVs there that could be evidence.
However, a few minutes later when the three young men had not yet come out of it, it sounded like the sound of things falling. Azea and the other servants were naturally shocked. As Azea walked over to approach the three young men, he had already noticed there was a lot of broken syrup and splattered on the floor he had just cleaned.
Azea left her waist and stared in disbelief at the three young men. He wanted to vent his anger, but did not know what to do with it. When the young man had already acted out of bounds in their minimarket. When the young man had already done the destruction before they even paid for the goods.
"How did this happen?" azea asked in a cold voice, hoping that the three youths could understand that he was currently angry. He also hoped that the three young men could solve the problem tonight as well and should not delay any longer.
The three young men were momentarily silent. They sat as if they wanted to talk with just a look in the eye. Throwing responsibility to and fro and not doing anything to solve that problem tonight. They are arguably still unstable, even though they are about the same age as the Azeas. It may be their lifestyle that makes all three unaccustomed to being responsible for what they do.
"Sorry, Ma'am. We didn't mean it at all" said the blond man who was now glaring at his thick black-haired friend. "Because of you, Glen!" he said again to the thick black-haired man whom he called by the name of Glen.
"Well, what's my fault, anyway? You pushed me."
Azea could only shake his head at the childish behavior of the three men who were unwilling to take responsibility for what they were doing. Not only was there one syrup that broke and spilled there, but there were also several other items that were now scattered on the floor. I don't know what they did. Maybe Azea needs to check the CCTV.
"Ok, I don't need drama accusing each other now. I just need some accountability from you. Please compensate all the items that you damaged in this minimarket. Dare to do, then dare to be responsible. That's a simple principle known to everyone, isn't it? I'm sure grown men like you understand that principle. And I really hope that you can apply it to your lives."
The three men only scratched their heads and looked confused as to what to do. Feel responsible for what they did tonight.