HIS RUDE CHEF: Chapter 11 – 20
CHAPTER 12
By Naomi Cindy B.
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Melanie got to her room and fell on the bed straight, she covered herself completely with the duvet
“What just happened?, Mr Albert saw me almost without anything on?, He saw it! ”
She kicked the air countlessly and rolled from one side of the bed to another, her hair covered all her face and it seems the headache flew off right now
“I’m so dead!, Why did I even go downstairs without putting something on!, Go$h!!! ”
Philip on the other hand is still in a a state of shock,. He’s still standing by the door, blinking like a Barbie doll
“That was chef” he thought, holding his chest
He inhaled hard before trying to come back to his senses again
He sensed his phone is not with him again
“But I came in with it…
He glanced at the floor and saw the phone lying helplessly on the ground with a broken screen
“F*ck” He said, picking it
He stared at the stairs again and thought it’ll be the best if he takes his mind off what he just saw
He climbed up the stairs and entered his room, he got the tablet he came for, wondering why she’s even home at this hour
He later went back to work but throughout, he barely concentrated
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Melanie later changed into something and slept off immediately
It was Robin who entered her room and woke her up when he came back from school
“Robin” she said, sitting up on the bed
“Are you sick again?, I wasn’t expecting to meet you at home” he said
Melanie smiled and carried her up to the bed, making him sit in front of her
“I’m perfectly ok, I just felt tired, that’s why I came home early” she replied
” You work a lot right? ” He said
She nodded positively
“Then you should take fruits like apples, oranges and bananas…. It helps” he said
” Awwn, look at him being caring… I love you” she said
” Love you more chef” he said and hugged her tight”
” So what do you want now?, What should I cook? ” She asked..
” Can you make real cake? ” He asked
“Sure” she replied
“Then I want cake” he replied
“Ok… Let’s go do it” she replied, getting down from the bed, she carried him and went downstairs into the kitchen with him
He stood on a stool so he’ll see whatever she’s doing
“We’re baking a small cake cos there’s no cone here, I’m using a cup” she said…
” Sure, cake is cake” he replied, just eager to see the preparations
She finished mixing all the ingredients and instantly, Philip came back from work
She helped Robin down from the stool so he’ll go and greet him
He rushed out of the kitchen and met him in the living room
“Dad!”
“Boy, how was school today?” He asked, bending in front of him
“School was fun as usual, chef is baking cake for me in the kitchen” he said
” Pancakes? ” He asked
” Nope, real cake” he replied
” Oh… Let’s go see it then” Philip replied and stood straight
He walked to the kitchen with him and Melanie even feels awkward that he’s around
What happened the other time is still lingering
“Welcome Mr Albert” she said, avoiding his eyes.
“Thanks Chef, so will I get to eat part of the cake too?” He asked
Melanie smiled without knowing
” Sure, if you’re ready to fight Robin for it sir” she replied
Philip smiled widely and winked at Robin
“I’m coming, I need to get changed and come back for the fight” he said and left for his room
” I’m not ready to give dad” Robin said
“Really?, I can’t wait to watch you both fight over a cake” she replied
Thirty minutes later**
The cupcake is ready for consumption
Melanie placed it on the big dinning table and Robin got a spoon almost immediately
“It should cool down a bit first” Melanie said
“No I can’t wait” he replied and dipped his spoon inside it
He he tasted it and his eyes widened
“Chef!”
“Yes? ‘
” This is good! ” He said, taking another bite
” Really?, It’s good?” Melanie said
” Yeah it is, the best thing I’ve ever tasted” he replied, eating a lot
Melanie watched him eat with great interest
“You’re eating without me” Philip said, coming downstairs
“I have no plans to allow you to eat this dad, it’s only for me” he replied, still eating
Philip sat and watched him eat too, occasionally stealing glances at Melanie
Robin suddenly looked up and found them both looking at him
“Right now I feel like it’s my mum and dad staring at me” he said
Melanie gasped and drank water quickly so she won’t choke
Philip kept looking at her
“Dad you can join me, I’m not gonna play stingy anymore” he said
Philip smiled and picked a spoon
He tasted it and licked his lips
“This is good” he said
“I know right?, Chef is superb” Robin replied
Philip dropped his spoon
” Eat with me” Robin said
“Not now son, you own it all, finish it” Philip replied
“Really?”
“Yes son” he replied and stroked his hair
” Love you daddy” he said
” Love you son” he replied
” I’ll go cook dinner” Melanie said and entered the kitchen immediately
Philip watched her till she’s out of sight before looking back at Robin
Robin finished the cake and slept off even before dinner got ready
Melanie served Philip immediately he took his seat at the dinning
“I hope you enjoy it” she said and made to go
” You won’t eat? ” He asked
She turned back
” Huh? ”
” I just asked if you won’t eat” he said
” I’ll eat” she replied
” Then eat here, I think we already agreed that you’ll be eating here too” he said
” Oh … I’ll go bring my food” she replied and entered the kitchen slowly
She dished her food and came back to the dinning
The table is quiet long with twelve seats, five at both sides and one at each long ends
She sat on the fifth chair across him and even found it difficult to eat with him in front of her
“Chef” he called again
She looked up
“Is something wrong?” He asked
“No”
“Then eat, I can leave if you feel shy to eat in front of me” he said and made you stand
” No!, I don’t mean that” she quickly said
” Then?”
” I’ll eat now” she replied and started eating slowly
“Good, Robin wants you to eat well so please do” he said
” Yes Mr Albert” she replied
” And about the other time” he said
She looked up
” I’m sorry if I behaved like a pervert, I never meant to stare but….
“No Mr Albert, I should be the one apologizing for coming downstairs like that” she interrupted
He smiled lightly before concentrating back on his meal but her quietness is somehow awkward, Philip wants something to make him laugh
Yes he’s not a fan of talks while eating but since she came, that’s what he does the most cos she makes it lively
“What happened in the volume 2 of the book?, I mean Mystery Of The Dark Room” he suddenly asked
” It’s saddening so I’d rather not say it” she replied
“Is it that bad?” He asked, dropping his spoon
” Yes, too too bad, I cried while reading the last part” she said
” Then i guess I’ll find out myself, I’ll read it” he replied
” No boss, it’s better not to read it, it’ll sadden your mood” she said
He smiled
” No, I get curious about things like this a lot” he replied
“Boss…
“Shhhh…. just tell me a funny story instead, I need to laugh now” he said
” Really?’ she said, dropping her spoon too
“Sure” he replied
“Ok, once upon a younger year… there’s a man called Amber, the spirit of death suddenly descended in his house one day, saying his time on Earth is up, it’s time for him to die”
” Amber pleaded with the spirit of death not to kill him yet, he cajoled him to sit and allow him to make something delicious”.
” The spirit of death agreed and Amber made something delicious as promised but added sedatives”
” Spirit of death slept off after eating the food and Amber grabbed the opportunity, he took the book in which the spirit of death’s register was written”
” He saw his name tops the list, he cancelled his name and wrote it on the last place in the list”
” The spirit of death woke up and felt good, and because Amber made him feel good with his food, he decided to start killing from the last name on the list”
Philip laughed out loud
” Amber is an idi©t, he should have just cancelled it only, why write it at the end of the list again, how idi©tic” he said and continued laughing
Melanie smiled too
Seriously his laughter is cute
The smile remained on his face till he finished eating
He stood after taking water
“Thanks for making me laugh tonight” he said
“It’s nothing boss” she replied
“Gnight” he said before leaving for his room
The first time he’ll be saying goodnight to her
She feels good too
She packed the plates to the kitchen for washing before going to bed too
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Valerie is just coming from Lillian’s house, they had a group assignment and that’s what she went there to do
She walked back home, deciding not to board a cab, she wants to feel the breeze of Paris city
She checked her phone
It’s 8:30pm
She sighed and her mind went to Dwayne again
“He needs someone to talk to, someone to lean on” she thought
Then as if it’s planned, she saw him across the road, entering a corner
“It’s him” she thought, following him
She entered the corner too and surprisingly, she found herself in the midst of five guys
“Do you guys… perhaps see a guy who just came here?” She asked
They all laughed
” The angry bird?, He was just passing by, he left already….but you, I think we’re lucky to have you here” one of the guys said
” What do you mean?” She said, stepping back
One of the guys went behind her, blocking her way
“Out of my way” she said
*No baby, it’s not bad if we taste you right?’ another one said
They all stood, coming closer
“Don’t come close!, Don’t!” She screamed in fear but she was suddenly grabbed and taken into one of the houses, it looks like a ghetto
She kept shouting and screaming
“Calm down, no one is coming to save you” another one said as they made her lie down
She kept struggling and two hot slaps landed on her face, she bled from the mouth
“No!, No please!!, Someone help!” She shouted
“This happened to my sis , it can’t happen to me too, it can’t!!” Her heart screamed
” Someone help!” She screamed again as they started trying to take off her g.own…
Dwayne is actually at the back of the place, just to spend his little silent time before going back home
He heard the shouts and ignored it
“What will a girl be doing here by this time of the night anyways” he thought, plugging in his earphones
But even at that, the girl’s screams won’t stop coming
“It’s really not a good idea to come here” he thought and stood
He’s walking out of the place when she screamed for help again
“Dmn!” He blurted before facing the corner again
He entered and traced the house it’s coming from
He entered the house quietly and truly, it’s rappe, five guys trying to un..dress a girl
She’s half nked already cos her gown is in tatters, the place is somehow dark so he can’t see her face
One of the guys saw him and alerted the others
They left the girl and faced him
“Fk off if you don’t want to bleed” one of them said
“Leave the girl if you don’t want to die” he replied
*How rich, what we do is no man’s bussiness so leave now!” Another one said
Dwayne raised his right hand
” Five fingers right?, At the countdown of five, leave or die” he said
“Is he joking with us!” One of them spat
” One…
*Two…
*You’re really serious” another one said
” Three”
” Four”
” Let’s see what you gat” the last one said and they came closer
” Five” he said
” Come more closer” he told them
They advanced all at once but he attacked fiercely, kicking asses and punching bastards on the face
But he didn’t escape punches too
He was punched in the face and got wounded but it’s nothing new to him
He continued fighting fiercely till five more guys came in, now it’s becoming real
He stylishly went to the girl, grabbed her hand and ran out of the place
They chased after them like a lion will chase it’s prey
Valerie wondered who he is as he ran with her
The bastards are still chasing them
Dwayne snuck under a tree and bent down with her
“Keep your breathing steady” he said, facing her
Her eyes widened
Dwayne!
His eyes widened too
Retarded!
The guys ran past them down the slope and they both kept staring at each other…
He quickly stood, letting go of her hand
She stood too
Her lips still has blood, the side of his face is bleeding too
“Retarded?” He said
She found it hard to speak
“Yeah… coming there was really the dumbest thing I’ve ever done… and you’re always annoying anytime I see you” he said and started walking away
She followed him but he looked back swiftly
“Don’t follow me” he said sternly…
“Dwayne…
” I insist.. don’t follow me” he said seriously and walked away, not minding the tears on her face
Valerie got scared that the guys might come back again
She bent under the tree again and started crying, she covered her mouth with her palm so her sounds won’t be heard
“Someone save me” she thought
She suddenly heard footsteps
She almost froze and thought her life is ending soon
Then she saw snickers in front of her…
A hand was offered to her
He traced it up..
It’s him again… Dwayne…
“D …. Dwayne” she stammered
“Grab my hand and let’s go” he said, bringing his hand closer
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