I announced at home, as I was free after exams, I will learn some cooking. My mother offered her help as this was my first cooking experience, which I denied...
"Let her try on her own...." My father encouraged.
"I'll call you for help if I need...." I said to her.
I checked some recipes on my phone, after selecting a few I checked for the ingredients, thanks to my luck.. everything was available at home. Then I took charge of the kitchen, I started cutting onions, which was not an easy tast but I somehow managed, after that I cut all the other veggies... I washed the chicken and set for merination. I followed each and every step of the recipe very carefully. I didn't want to make any mistake.
Finally, after spending few hours I was successful in making spicy chicken dish, Kebabs, Biryani, a mix vegetable dish, a soup and a dessert... I garnished everything beautifully. And at that time I realised that I can take cooking as my hobby. I love making all those dishes. Although it was tiring but I felt satisfied..
"Please taste it... I gave some to my dad..." My father gave a look of appreciation and gave his blessings. I got to know that I was successful in my first attempt. I was very happy.
My mother called everyone for dinner as I started arranging the dishes on the table. Mom asked me to call Zayden for dinner. I get back to my room and called him.
"Hello...!! Dinner is ready... We all are waiting for you..." I informed him.
"Ok... I am coming.."
Soon he came, My parents asked him about his family and I started serving the dishes. Everyone started eating... As they took few bites everyone gave me the look of appreciation... everything was made perfect....
"Aunt... Everything is very delicious... thanx for all this..." He appreciated my mom.
"it's nothing dear... but today it's not my effort, Zumar made all this...
"Unbelievable...!!" he gave me shocked look.
"Hey..!! When did you started cooking..."
"It's my first time..." I said
"It's really good... I can't believe it.." He again appreciated.
"My daughter is getting more and more perfect..." Dad joined him in appreciation.
"Zumar.. deserve a appreciation gift... don't you think Mr Aafandi... mom reminded my father..."
"Sure.. sure... whatever she wants...." dad agreed. I smiled with satisfaction.
"Thanks... everyone for this wonderful feast... I loved it... now I have to take my leave.." he said to my parents standing up from his chair...
"You are most welcome dear... it's just like your own home... come more often.." Mom said to him. He then left for his home.
"Zumar...!! Send this milk to Zayden... this will help him relax..." Mom gave me milk to deliver him.
I knocked on his gate and he came out...
"I came here to deliver this milk... sorry to disturb you again... "
"Come in.." he gave me a side to enter.
I went to the kitchen and brought him milk in a glass....
"Is this also prepared by you..." he took a sip.
"No.. it's my mom.." I replied.." It will help you relax..."
"Hmm. thanx..."
"No problem... take proper rest... I will take my leave now... All the best for your exam.." I wished him with a smile..
"Thanx a lot Zumar... you are very kind and sweet..thanx for your love and care..." He again looked into my eyes.. I didn't understand what he really meant... I got nervous I avoided his gaze and left his home silently....
"Zumar... I want to tell you something..." he followed me...
"What...? I turned back..."
He kept on looking into my eyes... I started feeling nervous... I avoided his gaze... "Why are you running from me... "
"It's it's getting late.. what you want to tell me...?" I got more nervous.
"Ok... forget it... let's talk another day.." He said.
I said ok and then ran back to my home. I don't know what happened to me at that time. my heart was beating fast. I got goosebumps all over my body. I could read his eyes, he want to say something but was not able to say that... I was not able to guess anything... and this left me disturbed for the whole next day..