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Chapter No.15

Evelyn's POV:

I nod, "Yes. I am. In all honesty, I didn't purposely hide my identity. It just never seemed important to me to reveal it. But now since, Dream Palace is gaining importance in the world of restaurants and cuisines. It only seems fitting as Uncle Bernard says it to have me introduced to the world."

They both look absolutely stunned, I look at Archer about what's the big idea, "The thing is no one is or ever thought the brains behind Dream Palace would be a little girl. It's just something uncommon. But that doesn't mean it doesn't exist."

"That's just plain absurd. Anyone can do it if they just have even the ounce of commitment to their work as Evie does." Ly says.

I just shake my head, "Charlotte, I was just about to put the pizza rolls in for baking. Will you help me put on the toppings?"

Her eyes sparkle as she looks at me with excitement, "Can I? Evie, can I really?"

I giggle, "Of course!"

I get up from my spot and she follows behind me. Thank goodness we have kiddy stools because of Ron, so standing on it Charlotte's height is higher than the counter. I shred the cheese and she helps put it on the baking tray on which I've already put the pizza rolls. She wants to put the trays inside but I don't let as it's highly hazardous for little kids.

"Evie!"

"Lee!"

Both the boys say, or more like shout from the foyer, "In the kitchen, boys!"

I hear shuffling and after a second or two they make their way to the kitchen and I hug Ron as we both do whenever one or the other comes home, "Evie, you sure know how to make me run errands for you." Mark sighs putting the groceries on the counter.

"Lotte?"

"Cam?"

"What are you doing here?" The kids ask the same from each other.

I and Mark look at them, "Do you two know each other?" He asks.

Ron nods, "Yeah, she's my best friend from kinder. But Lotte what are you doing here?"

She giggles, "I'm here to visit Evie. I came with Daddy, aunt, and uncle. Come on, Cam. I'll introduce you to them!"

With that, she takes his hand and poof! Both the kids are out of the kitchen. We both laugh at Charlotte's nature and get to work. Mark may be the son of a famous designer. But his interests lie in baking. Of course, his parents respect his decision. Thankfully, he has a younger sister who's literally a prodigy in the designing industry.

I was making peanut brownie pizza and chocolate overload cupcakes. For the brownie pizza and cupcakes, the mix was prepared by Mark. I made the toppings for both. In the case of pizza, it is peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk stirred in medium-size pot/ saucepan until smooth and runny. As for the cupcakes I prepared the chocolate whip-cream and salted caramel sauce. So as to make it a bit less sweet.

I head over the over since it's time to take out the first batch of pizza rolls, "Mark, hand me the oven mitts. Look in the first cabin left side upper portion."

I open the oven and yup they're ready, without much of noise he hands me the mittens. I take out the tray, and thank goodness for the tight grip I have on it or it may have dropped. It wasn't Mark who handed me the tray rather Archer. I put it on the metal line sheet.

"Can I help you, Archer?" I ask. I take the other tray and put it in the oven.

"Isn't it too much for the number of people here?" He asks back.

I turn around before answering, "They are. I was hoping that maybe you guys could take it back. I know Mrs. Theodore loves sweet food whereas Mr. Theodore prefers spicy food. So I made extra. I wasn't expecting little charlotte but made the— or am making the peanut butter brownie pizza as a kiddy dish. I wanted Bella to take it back but it looks like I won't need to request anymore."

He nods, it seems as though he wants to say something but doesn't know how to say it, so I try something else, "Do you know anything about frying?"

He nods, "Yeah, I often help out Mom in the kitchen and more times because Charlotte is requesting food."

I hand him the already prepared Flautas, "Well you can help me by shallow frying them in the skillet I've already pre-heated. I kind of have my hands full. And as far as I know Mark dummy, he won't be coming back any time soon."

"Sure." Is his reply.

He rolls up his sleeves and it's definite that he works out a lot. And it's obvious that he has skill. Because all the Flautas are perfect if I say so myself. In the meantime, I take out the brownie pizza and pour the peanut butter mixture and sprinkle the chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips.

"Are these all?" He asks standing beside me.

I look at that he's done and smile, "Yup! That's about it. Thanks a lot! I love working in the kitchen but I like to have help from time to time."

He looks a bit taken aback but then replies, "If I can do anything else. I'd like to help out. I was kind of getting bored sitting in the lounge. Your friends know how to talk and a lot. And apparently my daughter's friend turns out to be your brother and they've occupied his room. I was kind of feeling left out."

I giggle, "Well maybe you'd not be left out if you converse like this often."

"I don't talk because I have nothing to talk about... In this aspect, I'm much like my Dad and Grandpa." He replies.

"Nah! Mr. Theodore talks a lot. Actually, most of the time the couple argues who talks more which is very interesting."

"Evelyn... You can call Charlotte whenever you want... You have my number. I won't mind." Archer says.

I was taking out the cupcakes when I halt for a second then resume my work, "Don't worry, Archer. I can always call through Mr. and Mrs. –" He cuts me off, "You don't need to... Of course, you'd have reservations about me. And I don't blame you. I would as well. But now I realize just how wrong was my decision and words. I now clearly understand just how much mere words can hurt a person. Actions aren't the only thing that can hurt a person... Words can too."

I sigh, and look him in the eye and see emotions for the first time swirling in them but the most prominent of them is genuine guilt, "Archer... I won't say that your words didn't hurt me. They did. But honestly, I forgave you. And I really don't have any hard feelings against you. You were only thinking about your daughter at the time... And I'll gladly take you up on the offer of calling Charlotte through you."

At that moment a genuine smile graces him and seriously he looks really handsome. He prominent features and sharp jaw and of course, a well-built body that shows through his shirt makes him one of the most desirable men. Add a smile and he's literally drool-worthy. I turn my gaze away in embarrassment. I've never stared at a man in my life. And suddenly I was actually noticing all his features. Wow, I must be really crazy.

(Flautas de Pollo aka Chicken Flautas)

(Peanut Butter Brownie Pizza)

(Chocolate Overload Cupcakes)