As the duo arrived in the field along with their other competitors, they saw most guests were watching the competition with delight. Badiul and Thebra were nervous as the other competitors were secretly laughing at them that could actually have harmed the duo but more to be offended was Thebra.

The announcer of the competition was coughing loudly in front of the mike as the guests were annoyed with his antics. He was clearing his cough twice as he shook his body. He gave some speech:

‘Dear Guests,

This time, the royal wedding is great. This competition tells us how to adjust with an art of food. Nowadays, the food tastes stereotypically but why can’t we make something different? Hope there is an answer from the chefs abroad. Look, we people are becoming arrogant towards each other but we should not do that.

We are searching for a new recipe for ages. It reminded me of Afridi’s Gemini Restaurant which was so popular that we had some chance to get some unique recipes. His Majesty, King Edmund (alias Ed) and his Majesty’s Royal butler, Alfredo will judge our food from these chefs, therefore he will announce the winner. Are you ready?’.

All agreed.

“Your time starts now” said the announcer.

They were ready for cooking. Some became distracted for criticism from the guest except Thebra and Badiul who never cared about it. They started cooking according to time as some were sweating, some were shaking and some were cheating on each other’s works but Thebra and Badiul seemed not to be caring about all these as they cooked their recipe as sincere as a bee.

After an hour, the time stopped. The maids opened the gate as His Majesty was marching around the field of the competition. When he came to the first chef, as he tasted it, he said “too sour”.

His Majesty went to the second chef; he tasted “too cold and too salty”.

His Majesty went to the third chef; he tasted as the smokes came from his ear “too hot!”

At last, he went towards Badiul and Thebra.

“The duo! What is this?” asked His Majesty.

“Peppermint Chicken with hot spicy vegetables” said Badiul.

“Sounds familiar” said His Majesty.

When he tasted it, he made a ‘gangnam styled’ dance steps.

“It reminds me of my childhood man!” said His majesty casually.

After that, he gave an announcement in the stage.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a winner. But before that, I have some words to say that one of the recipes reminded me of my childhood. Therefore, the recipes do not matter but what it tastes like matters. Though after a long time I had a new ingredient that was mixed with peppermint, olive oil and other spicy ingredients. The winner is….The winner is….Badiul and Thebra! The duo chef”

As Badiul and Thebra were awarded with a trophy, the announcer offered him to give the speech.

“ I want to say some words about the real story behind Gemini Restaurant’s downfall. At night, when I submitted the registration of the competition online in my laptop- my girlfriend, my true love-Aura asked me about the reality of the restaurant but I could not answer it. Therefore, I secretly went to Mr. Aziz’s office. When I was searching the proof, there was a diary, which fell down from the desk. When I picked it up, I opened it. As it was my father’s note, I felt thirsty to look for the answer. Mr. Aziz’s life was such it reminds me of both favorite novels of mine such as Wuthering Heights and Great Gatsby.

Aziz was maltreated by his distant uncle as he was an orphan. One day, when he was in college, he met my father who took care of him as a friend. Quasar, my father, my mother and Aziz made the restaurant. Another day, he fell in love with a girl named Annie who was actually fond about money than Aziz. When Aziz admitted his love for Annie, she rejected him because of his poor background. My father intentionally quitted himself as an owner as Aziz may replace him. I know they had a fight but my father shouted at him to test his love towards Annie.

Aziz became rich by running the restaurant but who knows as most brilliant chefs quitted the job and the trademark of the restaurant has been almost erased. The ingredients that were trademarked were olive oil, peppermint and other spices. One day, he came to know that Annie died; he lost his hope and half of his sanity. My father hasn’t told me about it but he showed me the straight path. I have to send the fake real estate agents to test his love towards Annie. As it was revealed that she still loved Annie, I put many pranks to make him confess into it. But he did not because he wanted to move on”.

“How do you know this?” asked His Majesty.

“I am B.A. Shihab,-Badiul Afridi Shihab son of Afridi and Ayesha” said Badiul.

Everyone, even Thebra was shocked.

“Is it true you are-” said His Majesty.

“That’s the clear statement, Your Majesty. I came here to save the restaurant because of its great depression. I would like to thank the old ones such as my father, Chef Zaman and Quasar. One who helped me is Thebra, my sweetmeat Aura, Nadeem- a drunken good guy and Farida, a sweet little but wise chef who I consider her as a sister. Thank you all for helping me” said Badiul.

Thebra and most guests clapped their hands. Thebra was crying like a child “Cheers for the biggest day of our lives! Wow! Shihab, I appreciate your speech” said Thebra Ali.

“Thebra, you are the hero who encouraged me to show the guts towards everyone” said Badiul (Shihab).

“How?” asked Thebra.

“You will realize that later. The hint is:- your experience for saving people” said Shihab.

Two years later, the restaurant became as good as new such as it became broader, luxurious and Victorian styled. Every chef was filled with delight as they were still celebrating the restaurant’s success. The top critics frequently giving excellent reviews as new ingredients were added that became a new trademark. Shihab is now the owner of the restaurant as he married to Aura. As Farida confessed that half of her incident was similar to Aziz. She was an orphan too. Therefore Shihab and Aura adopted her from the orphanage which was sealed by the police due to maltreatment that was received by the other orphans as Farida was treated as an educated servant. The owners of the orphanage were in jail. Thebra Ali was married and Nadeem quitted drinking wine. Quasar’s wife died as he was settled in USA to stay with his son. Thebra has an indirect convincing power.

One day, Badiul was reminded as a chef. When he saw a star sparkling, it seemed he saw his mother’s spirit. He smiled. All is well that ends well.