Ash came out of the shower to see that Mirae was not in the room. She was sleeping soundly when he went into the bathroom. He put on his shirt and trousers before heading out of the room.
Mirae was in the kitchen, concentrating hard on a dish she was making. She was so focused on it, that she did not even notice Ash walking into the kitchen. He observed her as she overcooked the steak.
"Should I cook it more?" she wondered out loud. She increased the heat.
"Mirae don't-" Ash was about to warn her but he was too late. The hot oil sizzled dangerously and some of it splattered on Mirae's hand.
"Ow!" Mirae shrieked as hot drops of oil sprinkled on her hands. Thankfully, Ash's reflexes were fast enough to pull her away before the oil splashed on other parts of her body. He then turned down the heat.
Mirae held up her arm, tears forming in her eyes.
"Are you okay?" Ash asked in a worried tone.
