By: Alia
This reporter, having been long absent from the city for personal issues, had to see how the old pastry shop held up. Disappointment was nowhere in sight.
Upon entering the well kept and recently washed room of the shop, a waft of many sweet and warm-feeling scents hits the nose. The bubbly and recent hire was there with a giddy wave and air of pure joy. Seeing the pure giddy energy bursting from the new employee and the environment she helped create, a quick, and fun interview was a must.
While this reporter ordered themself a strawberry glazed and a warm coffee, the clerk, named Cara, was asked her favorite. And if the picture did not give a clue, the strawberry sprinkle was her highest rated. “Sweet and buttery” she commented with a bright smile. And while she was at it, melting this reporter’s heart with answers more sweet than the double chocolate chunk eclair staring them in the face, her response to the reason put this reporter in the grave.
“Well…” Cara began “I think my favorite part of the job is seeing people smile when they get their donuts.” and not to be outdone? She followed up with “Nobody frowns when the have fresh, well cooked, donuts. So, it’s like we sell happiness, in a way!” her perk never once faltering.
Asking her if she would like to leave a final statement for the (occasionally) good people of Hathian, she launched a toothy smile that could cut down HPD’s finest, and said without pause to think “Eat more donuts and be happy!”
Needless to say, this reporter will be returning to this ritual site of ecstatic glee more often.
Reporting for The Observer, Alia Nelson, wishing you all a good day, and a healthy sweet tooth.
(Editors note: due to disruption at the observer's computers, this article was held back a week. We apologize for the inconvenience.)
