Chapter 21: Designer
That evening, while Alex was still at work, Emma, tired of sitting around doing nothing in her room, decided to try to do something nice for Alex to show her appreciation for his support these past few days.
She got dressed, went to the kitchen, and asked the chef to show her where the food items were kept.
The chef, feeling like his job could be on the line if he allowed her to cook, said calmly, "Ma'am, I don't think I can allow you to cook. Mr Sterling wouldn't be happy if he finds out that I allowed you to do my job."
Emma, realizing that the chef was afraid and trying to keep his job, said to him with a reassuring smile, "I will tell Mr Sterling that it was all my idea. Don't worry; you won't get into any trouble. I promise."
Although the chef was still a bit scared, he couldn't help feeling some sort of relief at her words. Even though Mr. Sterling was going to be mad at him, seeing how much he cared for Emma, he knew if she were to speak up as she had promised, then he wouldn't lose his job.
With that in mind, he showed her where she could find all that she needed to make dinner, and even after that, he didn't leave the kitchen; he stayed and watched as she cooked.
Alex returned from work very exhausted. He walked into the house, and the aroma that came from the kitchen made him curious to know what was cooking.
He was surprised when he walked into the kitchen and met Emma there with his chef.
"What are you doing here?" Alex asked, his surprise evident in his voice.