HIS RUDE CHEF: Chapter 11 – 20

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CHAPTER 13

By Naomi Cindy B.

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Valerie wasted no time in grabbing his hand tight

He pulled her up and started running with her again

She tried her best to keep up with his pace till they’re completely out of the place

They got to the main road and he let go of her hand

The light of a coming car shone on her

Her gown is all torn and her hair is still scattered, her lips has bloodstains, her face has dried tears and her cheeks is swollen

“Thanks very much” she spoke first

Another look at her gown, he took off his pullover and threw it at her

She caught it and looked at him

“You know what to do, not like I’m happy to give you though” he said

She put it on and at least, it covered her upper body

He sighed “no one needs to tell you to get yourself treated” he said

” I don’t want to go to the hospital” she replied slowly

” Your wish, then go home” he replied

“I…I don’t know the way to my house from here” she replied , tugging at her tattered gown

Honestly the place looks strange

” This is annoying” he said, running his hand through his hair

“Where do you live?” He asked

“Quads province, phase 4” she replied, sniffing

He stopped a cab and told her to get in

She obeyed and he brought out his wallet, he payed the cab man

“Tell the cab man where you’re going, I guess I’ve tried enough” he said and walked away

She told her address to the cabman and he moved the car

Sooner than she expected, they got to her house

She thanked the driver and stepped out of the car before going in

Susan can’t believe her eyes when she saw her daughter

“Valerie!” She almost screamed

“Mum” she replied and hugged her, letting her tears fall again

” What happened to you?, Who did this to your face?, Just look at your cloth, Valerie what happened” she said, checking her out after breaking the hug

” I was calling you but your phone was ringing in your room, you left it” she continued

” Mum I almost got rapped” she said

“What!”

“But thankfully someone saved me, mum I was so scared, I thought what happened to my sis was gonna happen to me too, I was scared and that fear almost killed me” she said, crying more

” Oh my daughter” Susan said and hugged her again, she’s crying too

“Who’s this lifesaver?, Who’s it?” She asked

“Mum you don’t need to know”

” What are you talking about , he saved your life” Susan replied

” I’ll tell you when the time comes mum, but right now I’m still scared mum” she replied

” I know, your whole body is still shaking” she replied, taking her to her room .

She swiftly went downstairs to get icepack from a neighbor

She came back with it and gently pressed it on her swollen face

“Ouch!” She winced slowly

“Sorry darling” Susan said

” Let’s not tell Melanie about it” Valerie said

“I understand* Susan replied

She warmed water for her to drink so the pains in her mouth will relieve her

She changed her clothes after taking a shower, making sure she kept Dwayne’s pullover on her hanger

Then Susan gave her pain relievers and made sure she’s lying on the bed before trying to sleep on her reading chair

“No mum, you can’t possibly sleep on that” Valerie said

” I want to watch you sleep tonight” Susan replied

“Your neck will hurt on that, come sleep beside me instead” she replied

“Your bed is too small for two people” Susan replied

” But I share it with Melanie when she was still here” she replied

” If you insist” Susan said and went to sleep beside her

Valerie hugged her under the sheets and Susan kssed her forehead

“Sleep tight baby” she said

“You too mum” she replied

“My vrgnity would have been stolen in the cruelest way ever if not for him” she thought

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Dwayne got home and took a quick bath first

Yeah he lives in a big house, only him

No maids, no cleaners, no driver or whatsoever

He cleans the house by himself, cooks by himself when he feels like cooking

Eating is not a daily routine to him, he might not eat for a whole day at times and he’ll be fine

But when he decides to eat, he mainly eats bread and butter

The only thing he cooks is noodles

Yeah he has a boring life, extra boring

After taking his bath, he sat in front of the mirror and disinfected the new bruise she got

“can’t believe I got wounded cos of her” he muttered as he attached a piece of plaster to the small wound

His face is used to plasters cos one way or the other, he’ll always get wounded

He went downstairs and took two slices of bread from the dinning

He took a butter container and went to the living room, he sat and is about to start eating when a message popped up on his phone

He checked and it turned out to be from Darien

*The next time you talk badly about my mother, it won’t be just a slap, I’ll make sure you kneel and beg in front of me*

He dropped the bread with him immediately and threw away the butter

Then he switched off his phone and sat back on the couch

He closed his eyes, trying to let his anger clear off

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“Chef, why don’t you drive with I and daddy today, you’ll see my school, it’s big and beautiful, only the uniform is what I don’t like about them” Robin said during breakfast

Philip looked at Melanie, waiting for what she’ll say

“Is it right?, I mean riding with…

“It’s nothing wrong, just ride with us, please chef…. Please or I’ll cry” he said with a pout

” Ok… While you finish your meal, I’ll go dress up” she replied and went upstairs

Philip smiled without realizing

Melanie came back downstairs in another twenty minutes, wearing a bum short and a white shirt on snickers

Then she swept up her hair in a neat bun, making her full hair edge glaring

She used a star hairpin and just little lipstick on her small lips, then she rubbed a little power

“I’m… Ready” she said

“Wow chef you look amazing, you should always dress like this” Robin said and winked

” Oh really? ”

” Sure, dad am saying the truth right?, Chef looks too good” he said, facing Philip

” Oh… Sure” he replied awkwardly, stylishly staring at her

They left the house together and got in his Bugatti Veyron

The driver moved the car

Robin sat between the two of them and kept smiling

“Why that mischievous smile?” Philip asked

“Right now I feel like I’m sitting in the middle of my parents too” he replied, looking at Philip intently

” That again” Philip said

Melanie pretended like she didn’t hear that, she stared out of the window

Robin suddenly held her hand with one hand, he held Philip’s hand with the other hand

They both looked at her

“I love you both” he said and stood on his seat, he pecked Melanie first before pecking Philip

They both smiled widely

The car stopped in front of Angelina kiddies school and Robin came down from the car

Michelle is waiting for him by the gate with her dad already

Philip came out with him

“Hi Michelle, were you waiting for me?’ Robin asked

” Yes, we’ve been waiting since five minutes ago, she says she wants to go in with you” Mr Jerome, Michelle’s dad said

” Oh, and here I am” Robin replied with a big smile

” Morning Mr Albert” Mr Jerome greeted

“Same here, how’re you doing Michelle?” he asked

” Fine Mr Albert” Michelle replied in her tiny cute voice

*It’s magic voice!*

*He’s Robin’s dad!*

*My mom loves listening to his old songs and I love listening to it too!*

*He resembles his dad a lot*..

The kids commented as they entered the school

“Oh!, Lest I forget” Robin said and went back to the car

“Chef, I need to introduce you to my crush” he said

“No I can’t come down Robin” she replied

” Then I’ll start crying” he replied and pretended like he’ll really cry

“Ok I’m coming down now” she replied and came down

Robin smiled

Philip can’t help but stare again

Robin held her hand and led her to where they’re standing

“Michelle meet my chef, her name is Melanie” he said

“Hi chef” Michelle waved

“Cute you Michelle, I hope you’re as good in your studies as he is” Melanie replied

*Sure, we’re the two best in our class, we always take turns to get first position” Robin answered

” And the assignment you helped him with…the oxymoron stuff, he’s the only one who got it in our class, you’re smart” Michelle said

” Oh I forgot to tell you chef you’re awesome, I got it” Robin said

” Great” Melanie replied

Philip and Mr Jerome kept smiling

*Who’s that? she’s pretty!*

*Is she her mum?*

*No I heard her mum is a runaway wife*

*Then who’s she?*

The kids commented again

“Ok bye dad!” Robin waved

Philip waved back

“Bye chef” he waved too, Melanie waved her two hands

“Bye dad!, And by the way chef, Robin told me a lot about your delicious food, I hope to taste it someday” Michelle said

” Sure” Melanie replied

“Bye” Michelle said and went into the school with Robin

Mr Jerome bid his bye and left too

Melanie got in the car with Philip and the drive to her school started

Philip occasionally touched his chest, begging it to calm down

Robin’s space is vacant between them so there’s a lot of space

The drive to her school was awkward cos they never spoke, but Melanie decided to break the silence some meters away from her school

“Michelle is awesome too” she said

“Yeah… but can’t be awesome as Robin, right?” He said

“yeah” she replied with a big smile on her rosy cheeks

” Chef” he suddenly called

” Sir?” She replied when the car got to the front of her school

“Robin told me to get him chocolates while coming back from work, I feel like getting you something too, what should I get?” He asked

She looked at him and their eyes met

” What should I get for you?”

No one has ever asked her that question and for that reason, she feels special that seconds

“Caramel candy will do sir” she replied

“That alone?” He asked

” Maybe…. chocolates too” she replied, picking on her nails

“Sure, take care” he said as she got down from the car

She waved as his car drove away

She entered the school, smiling a lot

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Lighthouse highschool**

Valerie’s face is still swollen a bit though Susan suggested that she stayed home but she declined

She dressed up for school and put Dwayne’s pullover in a bag

She held it to school

Lillian can’t hide her surprise when she told her the story

“Damn those fuck guys…but to think Dwayne saved you… it’s unbelievable” she said

” I know, he even gave me his pullover though he wasn’t friendly but I’m grateful” Valerie replied..

Lillian sighed

“unbelievable” she said

Darien is in class already, staring at Valerie since she entered the class

Dwayne came in during the first class

“He got a new bruise on his face” Lillian whispered

“Yes, while saving me” Valerie replied

Dwayne’s eyes met with Val’s when he’s going to sit

But he looked away unconcerned

After the first class, they have tweny minutes before another class

Dwayne left the class and Valerie followed, taking the bag containing his pullover

She caught up with him by the stairs

“Dwayne!” She called and he looked back

She came closer and pointed the bag at him

Darien watched from the hallway

“What’s between those two?” He wondered

“What should I do with this?” Dwayne asked

“It’s your pullover, thanks for last night and hope your head isn’t hurting too much” she replied

” I have no plans to take it back, I don’t wear something that has been put on by another person” he said and left

Valerie inhaled hard and made to go but someone pulled her back roughly, slamming her back on the wall

“Ouch!’ she winced

It’s Whitney

” What were you talking to Dwayne about” she said, looking at her dangerously

” I..I… nothing” she stuttered

Whitney snatched the bag from her and opened it

What she saw made jealousy overtake her

Dwayne’s pullover and a note which says “thanks for last night”

She burned with immense anger

” What are you!, Are you a slut selling yourself to him already!, Are you!” she yelled

” I’m not” she replied slowly, looking at the floor

Whitney lifted her chin, forcefully making Valerie face her

“Then what? Pro$titute what!” She said authoritatively

” Let go of me” Valerie said

Whitney laughed lightly before getting serious again

She raised her hand for a slap but someone held it

Valerie’s eyes is still closed, expecting the slap

“You have two choices, the first one is that Immediately I let go of your hand, run off to class…. The second one is that immediately I let it go, slap her and get slapped too” the voice said…

Valerie opened her eyes and Whitney looked back….

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