Not Cinderella
The Race Begins

Alyssa was in a room that was provided for the participants and people who accompanied. The race was still about to start, and now he was still sitting in the waiting seat with Cici.

Alyssa's rivals looked so confident and confident, moreover they also came from a basic that was a cook. As for Alyssa, she was just a waitress who tried her luck.

"Yes" call Jimmy

Alyssa turned to Jimmy who had just come up with an apron and a name tag in his hand.

"Use first, the race is about to start" said Jimmy.

Alyssa nodded and immediately stood up. Cici also directly helped Alyssa put up her apron.

"Spirited, you will win" said Cici.

Alyssa nodded slowly and smiled bitterly, while looking back at the participants who had worn apron just like this. Black colored apron and inscribed with the name of the restaurant Denue. The restaurant where the race is held.

"You have to be passionate, focused, and don't think about anything okay. We're waiting for you here" Jimmy said, rubbing Alyssa's head gently.

Alyssa nodded and smiled. He was really moved, because Jimmy was so good to him.

"I must be excited, doain me yes brother, Ci" pinta Alyssa while looking at Jimmy and Cici alternately.

"Of course. Our prayers are always with you " replied Cici. Jimmy nodded as well.

Alyssa looked at the entrance of the hall that was to be used as the venue of the race. The other participants have also started to enter.

"I go in first" said Alyssa

"Spirit" exclaimed Jimmy and Cici together.

"Surely" replied Alyssa who immediately ran away leaving Jimmy and Cici to go inside.

Alyssa was one of the youngest participants among the other participants. And she is also a participant who has no experience whatsoever in the field of cooking. Only capital and hobby, and that became his reinforcement.

Alyssa just wishes she could win among the best people here.

Alyssa immediately ran towards the pantry that did have her name there. The pantry is very complete all cooking utensils, which of course is sophisticated and quality. Lucky for her Alyssa because of working in a luxurious feast, so she was no longer confused by all this cooking equipment.

Alyssa stood rigidly on her dipantry, while taking her breath in deeply. Her heart rumbled violently, but Alyssa tried her hardest to calm herself down. Although now it feels like he got a cynical view of the other participants.

In front of them have lined up several judges who are indeed a famous chef in the country. It looks like this restaurant is indeed a restaurant that is quite luxurious so to find a chef just has to pass the stage and race like this.

Very cool...

There are still some empty seats there, maybe the event will start by waiting for the arrival of the occupants of the chair.

The name 'Presdir Albizar Malik Dewantara' on a small board on the table.

Maybe it's the owner of this restaurant. Looks like a big boss too because he has the title of President.

Is he handsome like Zayden?

Or fat and bald like the one in Alyssa's shadow before her??

Gee whiz...

Why did he think so far.

No problem, at least it can reduce Alyssa's nervousness. Imagine Zayden who is handsome and bekharisma. Especially when smiling and .......

Alyssa's daydream came to a halt as several people entered the hall followed by several people in suits.

It looks like that's the President's entourage.

Yes, it was him, because he walked towards the chair that had been provided.

Alyssa's eyes blinked slowly, as it turned out that her shadow was wrong again. This president is also handsome, only he looks haughty and arrogant, also very cold. Very different from Zayden who has a shady face.

Alyssa bowed her body as all the other participants greeted the President's salute.

But again the President seemed to just be silent and nod small. Only the girl next to him smiled warmly. Very beautiful young girl and looks soft. Very contrary to the cold-faced President.

That girl is very young, maybe they are the same age. Is that girl the President's girlfriend??

It's probable..

Yes, he's the President, it's easy for him to get a young girl and still fresh, pretty anyway. Though Alyssa is sure if their age must be much different.

Huh. but the same with Zayden. If they could be together now, maybe that was how they were now.

The president is cold but looks warm and prestige when looking at his girl. Very amusing.

Ah, why did Alyssa so look at the President and the girl. He needs to focus now. Especially now that one of the judges has started to open the event and mention what they have to cook.

They were all released to cook whatever they could. All of them, the most important is domestic food and typical of Indonesia. Appearance and taste are the main assessment, and after that the cleanliness and hygiene of the food.

Alyssa could breathe a sigh of relief hearing her. But what makes her flabbergasted not to believe is the time given to cook.

Just an hour..

Gosh darn. Alyssa's brain immediately turned to think of what she should cook within an hour.

"OK, you have to show your best talent. And the time starts from.... now!!!" the screams of the jury instantly echoed within that hall.

Alyssa immediately ran to where the materials that had been provided there were. Fight each other with other participants.

She picked the essential material material quickly, and before long, Alyssa again ran towards her pantry.

Come on Alyssa, you should be able to..

You must be excited.

Show the world that villagers like you deserve to be happy.

You should be able to, though,

You have to change your fate for the better.

For your own life.

and also...

for love...

All the words of encouragement and a passionate sense to fight continuously Alyssa mentioned in her heart. And that's a little bit of her reducing Alyssa's nervousness. Alyssa continued to focus and work quickly. Washing, slicing, boiling, seasoning, and all he did was nimble and neat enough.

The desire to change fate is so great. The insults from the people he had received all this time made the spirit in Alyssa's heart instantly smolder. He has to win, he has to change. Got to!

Ting...

"Twenty minutes!" the call from the jury made Alyssa's heart rumble even more. But it does not make his concentration disappear. Even the camera that had covered him and his work was no longer Alyssa ignored. He just focused on his job.

Until the arrival of a girl who is the President's lover made Alyssa pause, while to breathe.

"Hi, what are you cooking?" greet the girl.

Alyssa smilingly looked at her, very beautiful and really gentle.

"I make soto and satay Madura miss" replied Alyssa as she continued to stir her soto in the pot and also while stirring the solution so that she was cooking in the furnace next door.

"That's a heavy menu" said the girl.

Alyssa immediately laughed and nodded.

"Yes, but I also provide kiwi pudding as a dessert miss" Alyssa replied again.

The girl looked so amazed at all her cooking. Or because Alyssa looks grusa grusu?

"Within an hour can you make it all?" asked the girl, looking surprised.

Alyssa nodded and laughed again

"I'll try miss" replied Alyssa. Yeah how else. It was impossible to see her, but until this moment, Alyssa was sure she could do it all.

"I can taste it? it looks like your food looks so attractive" the girl asked.

And hearing that, Alyssa became happy, like an oasis in the middle of the desert when she had trouble breathing like this.

And Alyssa quickly gave the spoon to the girl who had no idea what her name was.

"Please miss, this soto I think is fitting, and soon also mature. Hot hearts miss" said Alyssa while looking at the girl who immediately tasted her soto with so heart but did not look awkward in the least. Yeah, he's a big boss's girlfriend, maybe Alyssa will set an example later. Haha

Alyssa's heart was pounding quite unruffled as she occasionally looked at the girl. His expression was hard to read, but Alyssa knew that she must have liked Alyssa's soto.

"Is there anything missing, miss?" ask Alyssa

The girl shook her head and smiled as she approached Alyssa.

"Perfect" he whispered.

Alyssa immediately smiled embarrassedly hearing that. Geez, he really enjoys being praised like that. I hope this is easy to be true.

"Miss, your compliment made me misbehave" Alyssa said

"No, I'm serious. The spirit is, you have a chance here, Alyssa" he said as he glanced at Alyssa's name tag.

"Sure miss, thank you very much" Alyssa replied.

Alyssa smiled as the girl gently rubbed her shoulders. And after that, the girl returned to her seat. Leaving Alyssa back struggling with her food.

Really, the spirit and praise from the girl further made Alyssa excited.

He continued to work non-stop and disregarding anything else.

Until the jury came back.

"Five more minutes!!!"

Buru Buru Alyssa grabbed the plate and bowl to plat the results of his cooking.

And at times like this Alyssa was really nervous. Five minutes, can she plating all her well and beautiful.

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Alyssa's hand shook as she poured the hot soto sauce into the bowl.

"ayo Alyssa, relax .. relax" Alyssa muttered as she took a deep breath.

Several times he did that, until Soto managed to present it neatly. But not yet there, there is still satay and pudding.

The cold sweat had soaked his face and body. Alyssa was really shaking from nervousness

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"Stop!!!" the screams of the jury immediately made Alyssa leaned back in the bouncing breath with rumbling breath.

"Luckily done" he muttered with a sigh that was quite heavy and relieved.