Monday morning started off slow for Renee, she was introduced to a few more staff members then assigned to a sous chef. Lauren had her schedule worked out from having had previous interns. The time spent in each of the areas of study gave the intern opportunities to actually learn a task then master it.
It was flexible enough to allow extra time if there were a task or concept that wasn't completely understood during the normal time allotted. Renee was mostly interested in the actual cooking of the various recipes that Lauren and her chefs had devised rather than how to chop an onion or any of the other vegetables.
The staff was very pleasant. Renee made friends quickly, not being a threat to their jobs allowed them to relax and open up about the work they performed. They knew that Lauren has slept with some of the previous interns, it was common knowledge which Lauren didn't hide. She didn't tolerate gossiping, if she discovered that they were teasing her about sleeping with the boss she'd have a talk with them. Normally, during the first week it became obvious if Lauren had designs on the intern; the staff waited to see what was going to happen with Renee.
About mid-morning Lauren called Devina to schedule a yoga session. Devina wasn't in, so Lauren left a voice mail.
The day went quickly. Renee busied herself learning her way around the kitchen, prepping the various vegetables, making stock, then partially cooking some of the entrees to save time during the dinner rush. She helped put away a few orders that arrived, meeting the delivery people while learning a bit about each supplier. One of the drivers flirted with her. She smiled then politely went about her business.
Renee didn't have much if any contact with Lauren during the day. The schedule had her working from the ground up in the restaurant, learning its hierarchy and routine. The business end with Lauren would be the final area of study.
At the end of the business day, Lauren entered the kitchen. She took up a position where she could watch Renee without being seen. What she saw pleased her, Renee was busy working, talking with the staff and fitting in like Lauren had hoped. She watched for around five minutes then made her way through the maze of shelves and stoves to let Renee know it was time to leave.
Renee was glad Lauren had arrived. She was happy to be busy all day but this was a different kind of physical work than she had been used to. The sauna was going to feel especially good tonight.
They said their good-byes then headed home. On the way Renee told Lauren of her day and the things she learned. Lauren smiled while listening, knowing she had made the right choice for this year's internship.
When they arrived home, they ate a light dinner, then worked out. The sauna time was pleasant and relaxing. They talked of the next day's tasks and then called it a night.
The next morning they began their routine at Felicia's just as they had on Monday. Since the restaurant was open seven days a week each day's prep was mostly the same. The major difference was with the daily specials and those depended on what suppliers had available the previous day. Lauren liked to use local products so, depending on what was in season her executive chefs would feature those in their menu preparation.
While Lauren was in her office Devina returned her call. She and Lauren talked for quite some time catching up on various business and personal happenings. Lauren told her all about Renee and how well she was doing and what a delight she was to be around. Devina questioned Lauren's motives with the younger woman on a personal relationship. Lauren confessed she was attracted to the mid twenty year old but was making a conscience effort to avoid seducing her for the time being. She admitted it was difficult but she could do it. Devina gave her a sarcastic reply of, 'right'. This made both women laugh with Lauren confessing that Devina knew her too well.
Unfortunately Devina couldn't make it out for any session for another couple of weeks, she had family issues that needed to be resolved. They penciled in a session and dinner for the next to last Tuesday of July, said their good byes and went on about their day.
The next two weeks flew by. As Renee learned more of the daily routine she didn't need much supervision. Her mentors in the kitchen informed Lauren that Renee had learned all she could about the daily prep and it was time to learn about the evening functions of the establishment. Lauren was delighted with the news. She'd known Renee was a bright pupil and this confirmed her thoughts.
After working the day shift for her first two weeks Renee shifted to the dinner rush. This was a completely different world. The restaurant opened at five and like many other dining establishments they gave a discount for 'early birds'. The clientele were mostly older couples who tended to eat there on a regular basis. She learned this by talking with them while noticing the staff and many of the customers were on a first name basis.
A few of the regulars upon hearing she was the summer intern smiled and nodded as if they knew something she didn't. Renee just brushed it off as inconsequential, they were nice to her and that was all that mattered.
She also noticed most of the evening staff, waiters, waitresses and cooks all smoked. She considered it a filthy habit. Figuring it was the stress of the job she shook that off also. Exercise was the better stress relief along with masturbating she thought to herself.
The end of July was rapidly approaching, Lauren and Renee had become close friends in that short amount of time. The sexual tension between the two subsided mostly due to the long hours at the Felicia's. Their time alone together was mostly spent driving back and forth to the restaurant and at breakfast in the mornings.
Workouts continued as did the sauna time. Renee had become very comfortable around Lauren. So much so she never wore clothes in the sauna or hot tub much to Lauren's delight and frustration. Having Renee so close and naked took it toll on Lauren's toys not that they could complain but they were getting a lot of usage from their owner.
Finally during the next to last week in July, Devina came over for a yoga class. She arrived around ten giving the ladies plenty of time to sleep in and eat breakfast. She pulled up in a Mercedes convertible, top down, her long raven locks held in place by a scarf. She wore yoga pants that left very little to the imagination with a tech top over her sports bra. Her fingernails and toenails were painted crimson with a small jewel mounted in each forefinger nail. Slipping out of her car she grabbed her mat, water bottle and towel then headed to the gym where Lauren and Renee patiently waited for her.
She opened the door to the gym without knocking as per her custom. She had a key which Lauren had given her a long time ago. Knowing her 'students' were waiting inside she didn't need it. Both Renee and Lauren turned to look as she walked in. Renee tried not to stare but couldn't help gawking at the mocha skinned beauty as she glided into the room. Lauren glanced at Devina then focused on Renee observing her reaction.
Lauren could tell Renee was enthralled, she stood still watching as Devina set her things down then opened her arms to hug Lauren. She was a good six inches if not more taller than Lauren and Renee. After her hug and a kiss on Lauren's lips she turned to Renee with a gleam in her eye sizing up the lovely young woman. She walked over as Renee offered her hand but, Devina ignored it and hugged her.
She could feel Renee's heart pounding as they held each other. Devina reminded Renee of the actress Priyanka Chopra except she thought the actress was shorter and didn't have a bindi on her lovely forehead.
