HIS RUDE CHEF: Chapter 1 – 10
CHAPTER 4
By Naomi Cindy B
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“Follow me” Philip said
Melanie moved out of his way and smile lightly
“Mr Albert” Chef Sally called
He looked back without saying a word
“Can I have a talk with you?, Just few minutes?” She asked, coming to him
They both went to a corner
Without anyone telling her, Melanie knows she’s telling her about her trauma..
He looked her way after a few minutes
She gave him questioning looks and he later looked away
Some minutes later, they’re done
“Bye Melanie!” Chef Sally waved
“I’ll still be coming to school, you’re waving as if I’m not gonna come back” she replied jovially
Chef Sally only smiled as she followed Philip and Robin out
They got out to the parking lot and students can’t stop staring at them
*I heard she’s his new chef*
“She’s lucky*
*I hope she doesn’t kill him when she gets violent again*
Melanie swallowed hard and tried not no listen to the whispers
Robin entered the car and Philip followed
She kept standing
Robin suddenly opened the car door
“Don’t tell me you don’t know how to open a car door” he said
Melanie entered the car and the driver moved it, Robin is sitting between the two of them so there’s a lot of space
*Why didn’t you add carrots in the rice? ” Robin asked
” Well.. I’m a big enemy of carrots” she replied
” Big enemy?, Why? ” Robin asked
” I… Don’t want to talk about it” she replied carefully
“But…
” Robin” Philip said
” Ok dad” he replied and kept mute
“My breakfast must be ready before 7am, I eat breakfast early” he said after sometime
” We haven’t even gotten to the house and he’s already reading rules?, Seriously? ” She thought
” Your ears aren’t working?” Robin said
“I heard you, ok… Clear” she replied
“And my dinner must be ready before 7pm too , I wait for dad to come from work before eating so If the food gets cold before he comes, you must make another one, I don’t fancy microwaved food” Robin said
” Yes young master” Melanie replied silently
“he’s allergic to carrots so just like you didn’t add carrots in the rice earlier, avoid adding carrots .. I love carrots though but your situation will make me stop taking it in food ” Philip finally spoke Immediately the car stopped in front of the big mansion
They came out of the car and Melanie tried hard to hide her astonishment
The house is magnificent!
Philip opened the door and they went in , her eyes widened more and she almost fell as a result of staring
“Slow witted toad” Robin muttered with a smirk
“Ion think we need any more explanations…. We’ve done everything in the car, breakfast by 7am, dinner by 7pm” Philip said
” Yes Mr Albert” she replied courteously
” Wait… Are you gonna be coming from your house every morning?” Robin asked
” Yeah.. I’ll just.. manage” she replied
” You know it yourself that you’ll never find a cab that early morning… There are more than enough rooms upstairs, you can use one…. Live here from now on” Philip said
” Huh? ”
” You don’t have to worry, I hate when women gets too close, and chef Sally told me already that you also get violent when men come too close so we’re fine, we’ll keep our distances” he said
” Oh.. yes sir” she replied
” Like my son said, I’ll pay you three hundred thousand dollars monthly, chef Sally gave me your account number already…. Then my son is my life, take care of him apart from cooking for him, do everything he wants and there won’t be any problem” he said
” So many rules* Melanie thought
“Sure sir” she replied
“You can go get your belongings and come back” Philip said, climbing upstairs already
” Just thirty minutes” Robin said, climbing behind him
” Yes young master” she replied with a smirk
Philip suddenly looked back and she quickly changed the smirk to a normal look
“Your name?” He asked
“Melanie” she replied simply
He left with Robin and Melanie let out heavy breaths
“Can’t believe I actually held my breath, father and son are actually a handful… Well let’s do it for the money” she thought and left the house…
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“Do you think she’s competent?” Robin asked immediately he got upstairs with his dad
” If what chef Sally said was right, then I think she’s really competent.. but Robin” Philip said
” Dad..
*Don’t talk about carrots in front of her…she kind of has carrots phobia” he said
” Carrots phobia?”
” Yeah, that’s what chef Sally said, she gets violent too anytime carrots are involved” Philip said
” Oh” Robin replied, wondering why she’s like that
“I know what you can do…try not to get curious” Philip said
“Sure dad” he replied and hugged him
” I’m just glad you’re my dad” he said
Philip pecked him
” Glad to have you as a son too” he replied
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” OMG! ” Valerie screamed immediately Melanie told her the news
” Yeah, that’s how amazing it was to me” she replied, packing her bag already
” I’m glad you found a good job already” Valerie said, helping her
“Good job indeed, even without starting work yet, I’m already fed up of the son, he’s just….rude and picky and… everything!” Melanie replied, zipping up the bag
” Yeah, I heard about the great Philip Albert’s son… Robin Albert.. heard his wife left him when Robin was still so young and since then, he hates getting involved with women so avoid him as much as you can, well you’re allergic to men too” Valerie said
” Sure” Melanie replied, carry the bag
Valerie hugged her
“Missing you already” she said
“Me too, but don’t worry, I’ll only spend early morning and night in his mansion, 8 till twelve, I’ll spend it in school but one till five in the evening, I still have to do part time jobs so you can come check on me at the coffee shop and gas station” Melanie said
” Won’t it be too stressfull?” Valerie asked
” Never too stressful for me, trust me” Melanie replied, heading out
Valerie saw her off to the bus station
“I’ll inform mum” she said
“I’ll call her too, and you I’ve already transferred some cash into your account, for your things when you finally pass the exams” Melanie said
Valerie hugged her again
” How do I thank you enough”
“Just continue to be a good girl, love you!” She replied, climbing the bus
” Love you more sis” Valerie waved as the bus moved
Melanie sighed on her seat
New environment, new stage of life.
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The Macaulay’s mansion**
Dwayne entered the house furiously with red angry eyes
The bruises on his face is still there, his face is still red
Darien is already sitting with his dad and stepmom
Ok, his dad married two wives,…. his mum and Darien’s mum (his stepmom Linda)
But his mum is dead, and since then, his dad always wants to take over his life completely, he always wants to dictate for him and he hates it
Darien his stepbrother is not helping matters, he always likes to provoke him cos he knows he has a nasty temper, and anytime they end up fighting, his bloody dad blames him even when it’s glaring that Darien is at fault
And Darien’s mum Linda is just… like petrol in a burning fire, she’s the one manipulating his dad
“Sit” his dad (Mr Macaulay Fido) said
“I’m not sitting down” he replied curtly
“I heard you had another fight with Darien again yesterday” Fido said
” I have nothing to say” he replied
“It’s ok dad, not like he’ll admit to it anyways” Darien said cunningly
He has bruises on his face too, just as much as Dwayne’s own
“You just said what?” Dwayne said angrily
“I just said you’ll never admit to it that you started it all” Darien replied
” You took my table out of the class and you told me to sit on the floor if I want to sit….then you expect me to watch you run your filthy mouth?” Dwayne said, folding his fist
” You Punched me first” Darien said defensively
“Then it’s not a sin to punch you again” Dwayne said and rushed to him In his sitting position
He punched Darien repeatedly
Fido called in the guards and they held Dwayne who’s still breathing heavily
“See?, You’re just… like your mother, animal!” Fido said
Dwayne snapped his arms out of the guards grip
“Did you just say I’m an animal like mother?” He said at the brim of tears
” Is he lying?, Now you need to kneel and apologize to my son, apologize to Darien” Linda said
Dwayne’s tears finally fell
” If I apologise….it means I’m uncircumcised….. I’ll never do that even if it’s at the cost of my life….fk you everyone!, And screw you all!” He yelled before rushing out of the house
” that scoundrel,.. I’ll call the doctor to come take care of your face” Fido said
” Sure dad” Darien replied with a satisfactory smile…
Dwayne drove his car crazily down the road, he refused to obey the traffic lights by slowing down when it’s time to slow down
He kept running and the cops chased him till he stopped by himself
He was captured and taken to the station…
“Young guy, why the ungodly speed?” One of the cops asked..
” I dunno….” He replied dryly
His lips is all dried, he drank only water since daybreak since he has no appetite
“You dunno?” The cop said
He faced the cop
“You’ll lock me up in detention for tonight right?, Please lock me up just for tonight” he said
” What!”…
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“Here, you can use this room” Robin said, gesturing at the room at a corner, it’s the middle room
Melanie opened the door , the room is big enough and cute
She dropped her bag on the bed
“Come downstairs to prepare dinner as soon as possible” Robin said with a scowl
*Are you always like this?” She asked
” Like what?”
” Sorry… nevermind” she replied
“Minding your business is one of the rules here” Robin said, rolling eyes
” You know what Robin?, I think you’re a little bit rude” she said
” You just lied” he replied flatly
“Lied?”
“I’m not a little bit rude,I’m very rude” he replied
Melanie marvelled at his guts and smiled lightly
“Stop giving that annoying smile, come downstairs and cook dinner… Slow witted toad” he said and left the room
” Slow witted toad?” She said slowly, following him behind..
She got downstairs and Philip is in the living room, working on his tablet
Robin sat in front of the TV and started watching cartoon
She entered the kitchen and her eyes caught a paper pasted on the wall
Food timetable…oh
So tonight,…. Macaroons and veggies is for dinner” she said and got to work
She chopped and diced the veggies first before starting the cooking
The aroma filled the whole house soon
“Dad… chef’s food and my runaway mother’s food, which one is more delicious?” Robin asked, sniffing the aroma In the air
” I haven’t tasted chef’s food so I can’t say” he replied and dropped his tablet
Melanie immediately came out of the kitchen with the dishes and started setting the table
“Let’s go eat” Robin said, leading the way to the dinning room
Melanie has finished the setting and she pulled out a chair for Robin immediately he got there
Robin sat while Philip sat in front of him…
They both picked the fork at the same time and ate the first spoon
“Now this is what I’m talking about, isn’t it the best dad?, Now compare it to runaway mother’s cooking” Robin asked, eating another fork
” It’s not like your mother’s cooking” Philip replied..
” No matter how great her cooking is, so far I hate her, I hate her cooking too, this is the best thing I’ve tasted all my life” Robin said and continued eating fast
He soon started coughing…the food chocked him as a result of the rush
Melanie gave him water and rubbed his back as he drank…
He finished drinking and dropped the cup
Melanie is about to take her hand away from his back but he stopped her
“Chef”
“Yes?”
“Continue rubbing” he said
She obeyed
“Dad this is the best feeling ever, it’s like she has honey on her hand” Robin said and started eating again, slowly this time around..
” Actually the food tastes far better than your mother’s food” Philip said, standing up
Melanie smiled secretly
” If it tastes better, then why are you standing up?” Robin asked
” I’m full” he replied and climbed upstairs with a changed mood
Robin took Philip’s remaining food and poured it in his plate
“It’s not good to waste food, right chef?” He said
” Right” Melanie replied, wondering why Philip’s mood changed so fast..
“You can sit” Robin said..
She sat
“Oh…I need water from the freezer” he said..
“Water is right in front of you” she replied
*I need the one from the freezer” he replied
She smirked before going to get it
She poured it in a cup
He drank it and spit it out
“Too cold, get me another one, it should not be so cold” he said
Melanie sighed before going to get it
She poured it in another cup and immediately he drank it, he spit it out again…
“Too warm, just get juice instead” he said
” I’m losing it* she thought and left to get it
Robin smiled secretly
She got a jug of juice and poured it in another cup
“Ion like the taste” he said immediately he drank it
“Then?” Melanie said
“I’m done eating, pack the plates and go do the dishes” he replied and left for the living room
Melanie packed the plates to the kitchen and she had barely got there when he called again
“Chef!”
“Coming!” She replied, going to the living room with the remaining patience in her
“I need the remote” he said, pointing at the remote that’s right in front of him
Melanie gave him one mean look before grabbing him by the arm
“Chef you’re hurting me!” He whimpered as she dragged him towards the freezer
“Ion care!, This is the only way for you to shut up!” She snapped and opened the freezer
She threw him in it and shut the freezer door
“Chef!!!” Robin cried out as he started freezing
Melanie came back to life
It’s an imagination ?
“Chef…the remote” Robin said
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