Chapter 35 - Cooking (1/2)

Atlas entered the kitchen and looked around. It was nothing like his kitchen even though he had never cooked there before. It was just a simple kitchen with appliances scattered on the counter tops, a fridge at the corner and a cabinet.

Atlas rubbed the back of his neck and sighed. How was he going to cook for her? He didn't even remember the last time he entered the kitchen. His brother had done all the cooking when he was around and when he wasn't; he just hired a chef to cook for him.

His expression slid into a frown. Taking his phone from his pocket, he dialed his chef's number. On the first rang, he picked the call.

”Mr. Martini.” He greeted.

”Yeah, are you busy right now? I need your help.”

”No-No. I'm never busy for you boss. How may I help you?”

Atlas bit his lips. ”What food is easier to prepare for a woman having her period for breakfast?”

The chef was silence for a minute before he finally spoke, ”Hmm at this time of the day grilled cheese and tomato soup would be perfect. It would boost her energy levels.”

”Hmm. Can you guide me on how to prepare? I will video call you.”

”Okay sir.”

Atlas hang up the call and immediately video called him. He placed his phone on the counter and listened to the chef's instructions.

The chef watched as Atlas glided across the kitchen. He washed his hands in the sink, open the cabinet and removed all the spices he recommended for him. Fortunately,

Meredith had everything he needed to prepare the soup.

With a new found confidence he opened the fridge and took out fresh products that he needed for it.

Deep concentration marred on his face as he diced the tomatoes.

Setting a pot on the stovetop, Atlas stirred in butter, onions, cream and blended fresh tomatoes allowing the soup to simmer in the flame after meticulously following the chef's instructions.

He seemed quite good at this whole cooking thing. Maybe he should learn how to cook? Because one day Meredith might need him to cook and his chef wouldn't be around to guide him. He had no idea how wrong his thoughts were; already thinking about the future with her.

”How is it?” The chef voice snapped him out of his thoughts.

Atlas dipped a spoon into the bubbling pot, taking a bit of soup to taste. He blew on it before he put it in his mouth.

His eyes lit up. He felt happy and proud of himself to be able to pull something he had never done before off.

”Perfect.” His features soften as he replied the chef.

The chef chuckled, ”I'm glad. You seem to have natural talent for cooking, Mr. Martini.”

Atlas nodded, ”Yeah. I will be learning how to cook from now onwards. You will be teaching me.”

The chef widened his eyes in shock, ”Why do you want to learn how to cook, sir?”

Atlas shrugged. He wasn't going to tell him, it's because of a girl.

”Are you trying to impress a woman?” The chef teased him. He has been working for Atlas for years now, so he knew his boss quite well and they had a good relationship.