Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

When Josefina woke up that morning, Oliver's side of the bed was cold and empty. It was as if last night's kisses and embraces were nothing more than a fleeting dream. After freshening up and getting dressed, Josefina made her way downstairs. The smell of bacon and pancakes filled the air, signaling that breakfast was already underway.

Josefina had noticed that her family's morning routines seemed to revolve around her own. No matter how busy Garrett was, he always made a point to join her for breakfast. And Hattie, well, she wouldn't dream of starting her day without sharing a meal with her.NôvelDrama.Org © 2024.

Lena noticed that the family was going out of their way to keep Josefina company for both breakfast and dinner, and had to sync her schedule with theirs.

As Josefina sat down, Lena spoke up, "Mom, I'm free today. How about I tag along with you to the site inspection?"

Hattie looked surprised. "Don't you have rounds at the hospital?"

"Not today, Mom. I'm itching to get out of the house. Shopping and watching TV can only take you so far. Josefina has the company to occupy her time, but I've got nothing." Lena tried to mask her dejection with a smile. "I see how hard Josefina works, and I don't want to lag behind."

Hattie exchanged a glance with Garrett before responding to Lena, "Alright, darling. You can join me today."

Josefina raised an eyebrow. Was Lena thinking of running a business too?

It didn't matter to Josefina. The Harrison family business was for the Harrisons to run as they saw fit.

On her way to work, Josefina received a call.

"Josie, I've got what you need. Meet you at our usual spot?"

Josefina couldn't hide her excitement. "Absolutely, I'll be there waiting."

She drove to their rendezvous, a quaint little cafe known for its creamy lattes and artisan pastries. Ordering herself a latte, Josefina settled in to wait. That was when Brandon walked in. "Josie, is that you? I thought I recognized you from outside. Just had to come in and check."

His eyes were warm and full of affection as he greeted her.

"Hi Grandpa Brandon."

"Sweet Josie, are you waiting for someone? Surely not Oliver, right?" Brandon asked with a mischievous twinkle in his eye. He seemed to be hoping for a certain answer, practically willing her to say yes.

Josefina hesitated for a moment before replying politely, "Grandpa Brandon, I'm waiting for a friend, not Oliver."

"Right, of course," he chuckled, as if in on some private joke. "You and Oliver are more than friends. You're... well, you know."

Josefina nearly laughed out loud at the playful gleam in his eyes. He looked like a kid in a candy store.

"This place serves some good lattes,

huh? You like it here, so how about I

buy the place and give it to you? Then you can have your favorite latte anytime. Wouldn't that be convenient?"

"Grandpa Brandon, that's too generous of you."

"I'm dead serious, Josie. Just give your ID to Bennett, and I'll have him take care of it."

Brandon then directed his attention to Bennett, "Buy this cafe and put it in Josie's name."

Bennett nodded in acknowledgment.

Josefina was stunned. Grandpa Brandon was offering her a cafe as if it was as simple as buying a latte. Was his wealth truly so vast that he saw no end to it? Bennett, after a quick search on his phone, reported back, "Sir, this cafe is a franchise. To acquire it, we'd need to take over the entire brand."

Brandon waved dismissively. "Then buy the brand. What's the use of money if it's not spent? Put it in Josie's name."

Josefina was at a loss for words. “Grandpa Brandon, I couldn't possibly accept such a gift. I wouldn't know how to repay such kindness."

"Josie, my dear, listen to me. It's my

privilege to give you a gift that

shows my regard for you. And

besides, Oliver is so fond of you, and he's the one helping me make all this money. It's only right that I spend some of it on you, isn't it?"