Pack your bags and leave....!

I shooed all the servants in the kitchen away and got straight to work. I planned of cooking rice, mashed potatoes, salad and chicken sauce for the main course. Then I planned tigernut coconut pudding for dessert. After deciding the menu, I got down to business. Halfway through the preparation of the meal, Joey walked in nonchalantly but purposefully. I could tell she was here to pick on me again, just that this time her 'Hen' isn't here so I wouldn't have to keep quiet and play dumb like an obedient puppy. Though if she is nice, I'd be nice too but if her tongue wanders too much this time,I might as well pay her back in her own coin, With interest.

"Hey Joey, what her you doing here, can I help you with something?". I asked with an attempt at friendliness, I was very alert, she might do something to sabotage my hard work as she came directly to the kitchen, it wasn't like she didn't know her way around the house.

" You want to help me?". He voice had a cold edge. I turned innocently from the hot pot of steaming potatoes.

"Yes, I would assist you as long as it's in my capabilities"

"Then pack your bags and leave, you shameless bitch. you obviously do not belong here. so go back to the slum you came from as you can never take Chloe's place here. Not as the lady of the house, not as Hen's wife and not as my friend". Is this lady actually nuts?, she thinks I'm trying to take Chloe's place when I'm only helping her 'Hen' to get what he deserves?. Well some people are dumb, this one isn't an exception. I scanned her skeptically and my signature smile was long gone, replaced with an expression of disdain.

" You're telling me to leave, who are you?, Henry's mom?, do you think I'm that stupid to not see through your intentions?. who exactly is the shameless one here?, latching on to your best friend's man like he's your property?, being an hypocrite doesn't suit you, and for the record I'm not trying in the least to take Chloe's place, I'm doing this for my baby and I understand Henry has,is and will love his Chloe, get that straight. Now if you'll excuse me,I have my cookings to get back to 'slay mistress'.

She was astonished and went white with shock. Did she think she would successfully bully me and expect me not to retaliate?, OK dumb is an understatement, she's actually the definition of beauty without brains. I wonder how she was able to cope with being Mr. Gorgeous' editor.

"Be ready to face the consequences, don't say I didn't warn you". She barked and stomped off in her heels,almost tripping over. I felt a chill run down my spine, I have to inform Mr. Gorgeous about this Hoe.

Immersing myself back to cooking, food was ready to be served 30 minutes later. The servants helped me in setting the table and I placed the dessert in the fridge and instructed one of the servants that styled my hair earlier to serve them after the meal.

Conversation varied from how delicious the food was to the life and times of Chloe. Apparently, they all knew her and she seemed like a nice person. I didn't feel bad that they were talking about her in the least, instead I felt it was an opportunity to know more about her as Mr. Gorgeous would breath a word to me.

Mr. Gorgeous just smiled through everything his friends chartered about in her memory. I could see the longing and loneliness in his eyes. I somehow wanted to make him feel better,but I had no idea how to. Dessert was served after the meal, everyone including Joey enjoyed it and sang my praise

"And you said you're not a kitchen wizard?". Bright chartered

" I wish I could get a girlfriend like you, I promise to never leave her. All my girlfriend does is to cook rice with kettle" He continued to complain with filters of laughter from the rest of the party. I should be happy that they enjoyed their meal but instead I was sadly thinking about my family. I remembered my father always said I took after my mother. I used to laugh with him at Susan's scowl then, I figured out recently that I reminded her too much of my mother. My family's table was always very lively too, laughs and teases and small talks. Everything was always present, I couldn't help but wonder if it would still be the same without me.

"Are you OK?". Mr. Gorgeous' voiced snapped me out of my thoughts, he was looking at me intently and my barely touched dessert.

" Sure, do you want more?"

"No, thank you"

"I surely want more, I'll make sure to drop by everyday to get a bite of your delicacies". I smiled and handed over my plate to chattering Bright.

" You can have mine". I smiled politely and cleared the table, than headed to the kitchen to clean the utensils.

About an hour after, the three musketeers waved their goodbyes and got into their respective car. Joey tried to get Henry go clubbing with them but got reprimanded by Jack, saying it isn't proper for a married man to club as frequently as the 'single dogs'. Somehow I felt he was protective of me. I decided to like him though. It is a good thing to have someone look out for me since Mr. Gorgeous isn't particularly great at that aspect.

I found my way out of Hus hold the moment his friends drove out of the estate. It wasn't easy living a Gorgeous hunk you desire but wasn't up for grabs.

I silently went to my room to shower and retire for the evening. It is going to be a long day ahead.

Coming out if the shower with a skimpy towel wrapped around my body, I was shocked frozen to find Mr. Gorgeous in the room, looking at me like some prey he wanted to devour.

Tigernut coconut desert is an African sweet dish that's prepared with Tigernuts, coconuts and other local ingredients