Cherried began bouncing excitedly around the room. She was holding a short letter in her paws, and when her worried friend, Amy, asked her what was going on, the Sweetheart Kanis squealed. “I've just got hired!”
Amy had never seen Cherried so enthusiastic before. She raised her eyebrow and asked again. “Is it coming from the Chocolate Factory? … Or did you apply for other jobs too?”
Cherried stopped jumping around all of a sudden; her gaze was serious now. She shook her head firmly and replied, “I didn't apply for any other one. I applied for the only job I've ever wanted.”
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Everyone in the family knew Cherried's love for everything chocolate. She was very good at matching chocolate with spices and other flavours, creating different types of treats. She was also great in offering exactly the right type of pralines depending on her friends' mood. If someone was sad, she'd arrive with a plate full of double chocolate swirl bonbons. If someone was angry, she'd help calm them with some fancy white chocolate gift. She really had a chocolate suited for every feeling. The news about the Kanis's passion spread through her neighbourhood after a while, and she started receiving visits from neighbours and even strangers. Everyone wanted to try out her creations. She didn't want to be paid, though, so after a while she couldn't afford to buy ingredients anymore. She even borrowed some money from a couple of friends, but then she felt bad because she couldn’t return it. So, Cherried started feeling depressed about not being able to do what she loved and her mood affected her friends too. One day, Amy noticed a very blue Cherried sitting in a corner, hiding her face behind her paws, and decided to push her into finding a way to starting baking again. “Lovely, why don't you go downtown to the Chocolate Factory and ask them if they need any new employees?”
All of a sudden, she stopped sighing. “A-are you serious? I heard that nobody goes in or comes out from there, it's unlikely they need to hire someone.”
A huge, satisfied smile appeared on Amy's face. “If you don't try, you'll never know!”
Cherried thought about her friend’s words for the whole night. The day after, she wore one of her best dresses, put on her cleanest pair of shoes, and started walking towards downtown. As soon as she crossed the threshold of the shop, she heard a deep baritone voice addressing her. “Good morning pretty Miss! What are you looking for? Sweets? Truffles? … Lollipops?” Cherried didn't even see him arriving. He popped up near her all of a sudden and she almost screamed.
“I'm truly sorry, Miss. I didn't mean to scare you.” The shopkeeper distanced himself from Cherried and patiently waited for her answer.“I-I'm not interested in buying anything at the moment, Sir. I was only wondering if you are understaffed, maybe...” She turned red, while explaining this.
The retailer squinted, and after few seconds replied. “What's your name, Miss, if I may ask?”
“C-Cherried.” She was clearly anxious.
“Well, Cherried. I thank you so much for your interest in this job, but we are not hiring anyone at the moment. If you want to leave me your address, though, I'll let you know if we'll need other employees in the future.” He smiled quite sweetly, like he didn't want to let the Sweetheart Kanis down too much.
She gave him her address and said goodbye, visibly sad.
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“I really didn't mean to hurt you, darling!” Amy assured, trying to calm her friend down. “What does the letter say, if you'd read it, please?” Cherried excited; she cleared her throat and started reading. “Dear Miss Cherried, I asked around about you after your visit last month. I don't normally do it, when someone enters my shop to ask for a job, but there was something in your gaze that really caught my eye. I heard that you used to cook the best pralines around in your neighbourhood. Everyone who knew of you was very impressed. If you'd still like to work in my Chocolate Factory, then you'll be a on probation for a while and if you do a good job, you'll be permanently hired. Please, come to my shop tomorrow at 8 o'clock in the morning if you're still interested in this job. Cordially. The Maitre Chocolatier.”
The envelope had no stamp on it; it was hand delivered a couple of minutes before. When Amy walked to the window, she didn't see anybody. The street was completely deserted.
Art by AET.
Writing credits: Story by Coraline, edited by HERO.
Quote on profile by Walt Disney's Cinderella.
A special thanks goes to Cathii, who gifted me a Sweetheart Potion on Feb 14th 2017, and who helped me a lot with the TC!
Information
Cherried has a minion!
Cathii the Sweetshell
Cathii the Sweetshell
Cherried
Legacy Name: Cherried
The Sweetheart Kanis
Owner: Coraline
Age: 7 years, 2 months, 1 week
Born: February 14th, 2017
Adopted: 7 years, 2 months, 1 week ago
Adopted: February 14th, 2017
Statistics
- Level: 1
- Strength: 10
- Defense: 10
- Speed: 10
- Health: 10
- HP: 10/10
- Intelligence: 0
- Books Read: 0
- Food Eaten: 0
- Job: Unemployed
Pet Treasure
Chocolate Book
Choco Lot
Cherrieds Cherry Blush
White Chocolate Vesnali Cookie
White Chocolate Pumpkin Cake Bites
White Chocolate Bombon
White Chocolate Alegarten Brownie
Walnut Topped White Chocolate
Fathers Day White Chocolate Cookie
Decadent Chocolate Cupcake
Valentines Chocolates
Valentines Chocolate
Triple Chocolate Cookie Cake
Sugared Chocolate Cream Puff
Soft Chocolate Mint
Simple Chocolate Truffle
Salted Chocolate Caramel Thumbprint Cookies
Pumpkin-Frosted Chocolate Cupcake
Pumpkin Printed Foil Wrapped Chocolate Ball
Mini White Chocolate Cube
Mini Swirly Chocolate Cube
Mini Strawberry Chocolate Cube
Mini Orange Chocolate Cube
Mini Mint Chocolate Cube
Mini Milk Chocolate Cube
Mini Coconut Chocolate Cube
Mini Cappuccino Chocolate Cube
Mini Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Pies
Mini Chocolate Pies
Milk Chocolate Alegarten Cake
Dark Chocolate Alegarten Cake
Homemade Chocolate
Homemade Chocolate Covered Raisins
Raisin White Chocolate Bat Wing
Raisin Milk Chocolate Bat Wing
Raisin Dark Chocolate Bat Wing
Marshmallow White Chocolate Bat Wing
Marshmallow Milk Chocolate Bat Wing
Marshmallow Dark Chocolate Bat Wing
Hazelnut White Chocolate Bat Wing
Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Bat Wing
Hazelnut Dark Chocolate Bat Wing
Mint Chocolate Web Bar
Strawberry Chocolate Web Bar
Milk Chocolate Web Bar
Dark Chocolate Web Bar
Gooey Chocolate Mint Cookies
Solid Milk Chocolate
Solid Dark Chocolate
Toffee-Filled Chocolate
Chocolaty Nut Cluster
Silver Wrapped Chocolate 2011 Coin
Gold Wrapped Chocolate 2011 Coin
Mint Chocolate Skull
White Chocolate Skull
Milk Chocolate Skull
Dark Chocolate Skull
Dark Chocolate Kipferl
White Chocolate Candy Corn Bark
White Chocolate Almond Bark
Peppermint Bark
Dark Chocolate Almond Bark
Milk Chocolate Almond Bark
Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookie
Cinnamon Chocolate Cookies
Chocolate Whoopie Pie
Chocolate Warador Cupcake
Chocolate Heart Doughnut
Chocolate Drizzled Caramel and Nut Beaver Tail
Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookie
Chocolate Pumpcake
Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate Pretzel Snowmen
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
Chocolate Happy Pumpkin Candy
Chocolate Frosted Sugar Cookie
Chocolate Eggs
Chocolate Eclair
Chocolate Doubloons
Chocolate Dipped Biscotti
Chocolate Cream Puff
Chocolate Cream Pie
Chocolate Chip Waffle
Chocolate Churros
Chocolate Glaze Croissant
Chocolate Chip Sprinkled Croissant
White Chocolate Covered Cake Balls
Strawberry Chocolate Covered Cake Balls
Orange Chocolate Covered Cake Balls
Mint Chocolate Covered Cake Balls
Lavender Chocolate Covered Cake Balls
Milk Chocolate Covered Cake Balls
Dark Chocolate Covered Cake Balls
Blueberry Chocolate Covered Cake Balls
Banana Chocolate Covered Cake Balls
White Chocolate Truffles
Milk Chocolate Truffles
Dark Chocolate Truffles
White Chocolate Jazzies
Milk Chocolate Jazzies
Dark Chocolate Jazzies
White Chocolate Heart Cookie
Mint Chocolate Heart Cookie
Strawberry Chocolate Heart Cookie
Milk Chocolate Heart Cookie
Scrumptious Double Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake
Vegan Chocolate Mint Cake Slice
Delicious Chocolate Pie
Homemade Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
Chocolate Pumpkin Bread
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bar
Chocolate Chip Mallarchy Cookie
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chocolate Cherry Filled Heart
Chocolate Doughnut with Sprinkles
Chocolate Doughnut
Strawberry Chocolate Coated Peanut Butter Egg
Strawberry Chocolate Coated Marshmallow Egg
White Chocolate Coated Peanut Butter Egg
White Chocolate Coated Marshmallow Egg
Dark Chocolate Coated Peanut Butter Egg
Dark Chocolate Coated Marshmallow Egg
Chocolate Coated Peanut Butter Egg
Chocolate Coated Marshmallow Egg
White Chocolate Rose
Pink Chocolate Rose
Milk Chocolate Rose
Dark Chocolate Rose
White Chocolate Witch Hat
Mint Chocolate Witch Hat
Milk Chocolate Witch Hat
White Chocolate Morostide Drop
Mint Chocolate Morostide Drop
Milk Chocolate Morostide Drop
Dark Chocolate Morostide Drop
Chocolate Malticorn
Chocolate Kerubi
White Chocolate Ontra
White Chocolate Xotl
Dipped White Chocolate Neela
Milk Chocolate Ontra
Chocolate Fish
Dark Chocolate Fish
Chocolate Waraling
Chocolate Ghostly
Chocolate Feli
Dipped Milk Chocolate Neela
Milk Chocolate Xotl
Dark Chocolate Xotl
Dipped Dark Chocolate Neela
Dark Chocolate Ontra
Chocolate Dragarth
Chocolate Demi
Chocolate Chai
Chocolate Cadogre
Chocolate Cadogite
Dark Chocolate Bunny
White Chocolate DCM
Dark Chocolate DCM
Chocolate Buttons
Chocolate Beaver Tail
Chocolate Alegarten Brownie
Chocolate Dipped Biscuit Sticks
Choco-Tea Marbled Biscuit Stick
Choco-Blueberry Marbled Biscuit Stick
Choco-Boysenberry Marbled Biscuit Stick
Choco-Strawberry Marbled Biscuit Stick
Choco-Cherry Marbled Biscuit Stick
Choco-Banana Marbled Biscuit Stick
Choco-White Choco Marbled Biscuit Stick
Choc Chip Brownies
Coconut Filled Chocolate Kats
Raspberry Filled Chocolate Kats
Orange Filled Chocolate Kats
Grape Filled Chocolate Kats
Lime Filled Chocolate Kats
Licorice Filled Chocolate Kats
Lemon Filled Chocolate Kats
Chocolate Kats
Cherry Filled Chocolate Kats
White Chocolate Drizzle Pretzel Key
Chocolate Drizzle Pretzel Key
Chocolate Drizzle Pretzel Wrench
White Chocolate Drizzle Pretzel Wrench
Mini Fancy Cupcake
Fancy Brownie
Cherry Topped Caramel Cake
Chocolate Steamwork Top Hat
Brisk Mustache Choccie Biscuit
Mustache Choccie Biscuit
Handlebar Mustache Choccie Biscuit
Foil-Wrapped Chocolate Orange
Green Chocolate Heart
Blue Chocolate Heart
Purple Chocolate Heart
Red Chocolate Heart
Yellow Chocolate Heart
Black Chocolate Egg
Green Chocolate Egg
Turquoise Chocolate Egg
Blue Chocolate Egg
Purple Chocolate Egg
Pink Chocolate Egg
Red Chocolate Egg
Orange Chocolate Egg
Gold Chocolate Egg
Gold Midnight Cookie
Bakers Dozen Macadamia Cookies
Bakers Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies
White Chocolate Tree
Iced White Chocolate
Chocolate Daisy Petit Fours
Fancy White Chocolate Pyramid
Fancy Criss-Crossed Chocolate
Fancy Dotted Dark Chocolate
Fancy Mint and Gold Marbled Chocolate Ball
Fancy White Chocolate Gift
Chocolate Alegarten Kreppel
Chocolate Mochi Ice Cream
Chocolate Raspberry Jelly Roll
Chocolate Cream Jelly Roll
Chocolate Peanut Butter Jelly Roll
Chocolate Caramel Jelly Roll
Chocolate Macarons
Bag of Mini Chocolate Biscotti
Chocolate Cream Sandwich Cookie
Chocolate Chocolate Sandwich Cookie
Chocolate Strawberry Sandwich Cookie
Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookie
Chocolate Dipped Heart
Chocolate Dipped Star
Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies
Chocolate Wafer Roll
Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Sticks
Lovely Chocolate Pie Pop
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie Lolly
White Chocolate Chip Cookie Lolly
Chocolate Chip Cookie Lolly
Rainbow Chocolate Chip Cookie Lolly
Chocolate Lollipop Bundle
Chocolate Drizzled Cherry
Chocolate Candy Apple
Chocolate Chip Deluxe Dipped Apple
White Chocolate Coated Toffee Apple
Chocolate and Almond Toffee Apple
Chocolate Caramel Apple
Chocolate Muffin
Chocolate Love Muffin
Chocolate Heart Confetti Cupcake
Adorable Chocolate Vesnali Cupcake
Fourth Anniversary Eaten Chocolate Cupcake
Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
Fig Rum Chocolate Roll Cake
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Roll Cake
Chocolate Mint Candy Cane
Chocolate Candy Cane
Chocolate Cake Ornament
Chocolate Shot Cake
Foxy Chocolate Shot
Chocolate Cherry Gelatin Shot
Mudslide
Chocolate Eggnog
Chocolate Pieshake
Smores Hot Chocolate
Cookies and Cream Hot Chocolate
Caramel Hot Chocolate
Dark Hot Chocolate
Mint White Hot Chocolate
Dark Chocolate Ball
Mint Chocolate Ball
Blueberry Chocolate Ball
Grape Chocolate Ball
Berry Chocolate Ball
Cherry Chocolate Ball
Orange Chocolate Ball
Lemon Chocolate Ball
Milk Chocolate Ball
Artikat Colorswirl Chocolates
Chocolate Crepe
Creme Stuffed White Chocolate Pumpkin
Marshmallow Stuffed Chocolate Pumpkin
Toffee Stuffed Chocolate Pumpkin
Orange Stuffed Chocolate Pumpkin
Cherry Stuffed Chocolate Pumpkin
Chocolate Candy Corn Pumpkins
Bagged Vanilla Chocolate Chunks
Chocolate Fudge Cake Cocktail
Pink Assorted Box of Chocolates
Purple Assorted Box of Chocolates
Red Assorted Box of Chocolates
Peach Assorted Box of Chocolates
Nude Assorted Box of Chocolates
Double Chocolate Swirl Bonbon
Fancy Raspberry Truffle
Fancy Strawberry Truffle
Fancy Mint Truffle
Fancy Lemon Truffle
Fancy Chocolate Truffle
Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Pop
Chocolate Drizzled Marshmallow Pop
Sprinkled Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Drizzled Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Nutty Crunch Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Classic Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Black and White Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Luscious Vanilla Dipped Strawberries
Luscious Buttercream Dipped Strawberries
Luscious Mint Dipped Strawberries
Luscious Cherry Dipped Strawberries
Luscious Berry Dipped Strawberries
Chocolate and Cream Cake Balls
Chocolate Candy Pane Cookie
Mint Chocolate Heart
White Chocolate Heart
Strawberry Chocolate Heart
Milk Chocolate Heart
Dark Chocolate Heart
Chocolate Sugar Wafers
White Chocolate Chip Heart Cookie
Chocolate Chip Heart Cookie
White Chocolate Chocolate Chip Heart Cookie
Bag of Spectrum Chocolates
Bag of Reborn Chocolates
Bag of Nuclear Chocolates
Bag of Hydrus Chocolates
Bag of Graveyard Chocolates
Bag of Glacier Chocolates
Bag of Galactic Chocolates
Bag of Darkmatter Chocolates
Bag of Bloodred Chocolates
Bag of Angelic Chocolates
Chocolate 2013 Frosted Cookie
2012 Chocolate Orange
2012 Chocolate Ball
Strawberry Chocolate We Survived! Cake
Mint Chocolate We Survived! Cake
Slice of Chocolate Eighth Anniversary Cake
Fifth Anniversary White Chocolate Star Cake
Fifth Anniversary Chocolate Star Cake
Fifth Anniversary Dark Chocolate Star Cake
Fifth Anniversary Chocolate Cupcake
Fourth Anniversary Eaten Chocolate Cupcake
Fourth Anniversary Chocolate Cake