“Why do we need the hotel to deliver?” Doris asked. “It’s rare for us to be together, and each of us can make a dish. It’s a good opportunity to see everyone’s cooking skills.”
Janie also said, “I agree with Doris. It’s more interesting to cook and eat by ourselves.”
“I also agree to cook by ourselves,” Sam said. “I bought a lot of ingredients on the third floor.”
“Then let’s do that,” Emmeline said. “I’ll ask for leave from Abel and won’t go back to The Precipice. We’ll cook and eat here.”
“I’ll pick some vegetables first,” Janie said. “Later, I’ll stir-fry my specialty dish for you all.”
“I am coming too,” Doris said, “to see if there are any dishes I could showcase.”
The two women walked up to the third floor, and Emmeline called Abel.
Coincidentally, Abel said, “I was just about to call you. I have a social event tonight and can’t come home for dinner.”
Then go ahead and do what you need to do,” Emmeline said. “When you’re done, pick me up. I am not driving today.”
“Alright,” Abel said, “do you still want Cloud Hotel to deliver a few dishes?”
“Everyone agrees to cook and eat their own food,” Emmeline said. “We’ll pass on the hotel’s offerings.”
“That’s fine,” Abel said. “I’ll pick you up then.”
“Okay,” Emmeline reminded him, “Drink less and don’t smoke.”
Abel agreed wholeheartedly.
Being taken care of by a wife is such a joy.
After hanging up the phone, Emmeline went upstairs.
Doris and Janie had already put on their aprons and were busy.
She didn’t want to fall behind either and ventured into the kitchen to find the dish she wanted to make.
All three of them were very efficient, and in no time, they had four dishes ready.
Doris made two, Janie and Emmeline each made one.
Emmeline prepared a cold dish, and Janie made seafood soup.
In addition to a variety of exquisite desserts, the table was full.
Sam also came upstairs and took out two bottles of red wine from the cabinet.
Emmeline smiled and said, “Do you still want to drink a whole pot?”
Sam lowered her head, and her little nose sniffed the food with great effort. She said, “The food smells so delicious. It would be a waste not to have a taste.”
“I think so too,” Janie smiled and said, “Let’s each have a glass and relax.”
“We agreed on just one glass,” Doris said. “I still have to go back to Macsen Villa. If Mr. Adelmar sees me with a flushed face, he’ll mock me again.”
“He wouldn’t dare!” Emmeline raised her eyebrows. “If Waylon dares to mock you, just give me a call. I guarantee I’ll make him apologize to you in no time.”
“But I can’t report Mr. Adelmar’s behavior,” Doris said. “And besides, I’m under his roof, so I have to lower my head.”
“Are you suggesting that Waylon is making things difficult for you?” Emmeline looked at Doris with raised eyes.
“That’s not true,” Doris laughed. “Actually, Mr. Adelmar is a very pleasant person, just that he likes to keep a resting bitch face.”
“You’re right about that,” Emmeline said. “My Waylon just enjoys teasing people, but remember he is really nice.”
“Well,” Doris nodded, “I figured it out. He was a man who appeared cold on the outside but was warm inside.”
“Hehe,” Emmeline laughed. “Everyone knows how to understand Waylon’s thoughts.”
“What’s that?” Doris blushed. “That’s just how I feel. You know, women are sensitive.”
“Look at you,” Emmeline laughed. “I was just joking. Your face turned red. Do you have something to hide?”
“You little brat,” Doris said, “Watch out, or I’ll spank you!”
Emmeline burst into giggles.
Janie said, “If I had a sister like that by my side, things would be pretty good.”
“Then Doris should be my sister,” Emmeline said. “I want a sister to dote on me too.”
“What about me?” Janie asked. “I’m also older than you. You can’t have it both ways. I have to be a sister too.”
“You’re not a sister,” Emmeline chuckled. “You’ll be a sister-in-law in the future, in York’s family.”
Janie blushed and lowered her long lashes, saying, “That is too early to say.”
