230 I will do anything for you (1/2)

Harry was doing his last assignment when his phone rang. At first, he wanted to ignore it but when he accidentally glanced at it, he automatically reached for it eagerly. It was her. She called him!

”He... hello?” he asked nervously. His heart was pounding.

”Hello, Harry. Am I interrupting you?” Ryn asked. She was worried about disturbing him but at the same time, she really wanted to learn how to make the delicious steak. She desperately wanted to eat those steaks again and again.

”No... no... I was just watching a movie,” Harry lied. He quickly saved his work and stood up. He sat at the edge of the bed, grinning widely.

”Oh... I am not interrupting your watching?” she asked again.

”No... no... no...” he reassured her. She would never interrupt him. In fact, this call brightened up his life today.

”Oh... I just... Actually I'm sorry for calling you suddenly. I just...”  she paused. How to start asking him without sounding weird? It was just a recipe, wasn't it? But why was it hard for her to open her mouth and ask for it?

”What is it? Is there anything you need?” he asked eagerly. He would do anything for her, as long as it could make her like him more.

”Actually...” she took a deep breath to calm her heart. Then, she opened back her mouth and said, ”Can you teach me how to make steak?”

His eyes widened. Was his hearing playing with him? She needed what?

”Excuse me?” he choked out. ”Can you repeat back what you ask me just now?”

She closed her mouth immediately. Was her question too weird and sound crazy until he had to hear it again?

”Erm... I really like the steaks you cook. So... so I would like to learn how to make it,” she explained slowly, wincing when at the end of the sentence she almost sounded begging. She did not sound that desperate, did she?

”My steaks?” he asked again, just to make sure.

”Err... yes. I want to learn how to make the steaks,” she nodded her head like a rattle doll even though she knew he could not see her through the phone. When she realized what she just did, she winced again. Was she turning into a brainless woman today?

”Of course. You can. I can teach you. I can even give you all the tips and tricks I know,” he said eagerly. This was a golden chance for him to get closer to her. He must not waste this chance.

”Cool,” she said happily.

”I will do anything for you,” he blurted out before he could stop himself. Uh oh...

”Huh? What?” she did not hear him clearly. Will do something... something? About the steaks? What did he want to do with the steaks?

”Nothing. My throat suddenly dry,” he chuckled nervously. He stood up and started to pace. What should he do now?

”Anyway... when do you want to learn it? Today?” he asked eagerly. He could not wait to see her.

”Tomorrow? Today I still have another job. Tomorrow after the show,” she suggested, quickly checking her own schedule. In front of her was her planner. She already checked her availability and the most important thing, she must have a day off afterwards so she could practice.

Practice makes perfect, something she always kept in mind and followed thoroughly.

She estimated to be done with her job around 4.00 p.m., adding with her travelling, she would reach home around 5.00 p.m. Then, she would need to fresh herself and get ready for the cooking lesson.

”Can we start around 5.30 p.m.? You can tell me how much the cost of the ingredients is, I will pay them back. But I already have salt and black pepper so you don't have to buy them,” she suggested. The timing was perfect for her, and she also did not have to have a headache fretting over the ingredients while working. He would prepare everything and she would pay him back.

”Okay. I am free at that time. I can... well, we will do it at your place?” he asked nervously, his heart pounding so hard he swore he could hear his heart pumping the blood. It was so loud.

Calm down, Harry. Calm down. You have to stay calm so you won't embarrass yourself.

”Of course at my place. I need to make sure the correct temperature for the stove,” she nodded again, wincing again when she realized what she just did and even facepalmed herself.

She must stop nodding when talking on the phone. It would look silly and stupid if she did this in public.

She turned around when she heard her name being called. Again, she winced. Had they saw her acting like an idiot just now? She gave a wave, indicating she heard and noticed them. Her smile was a bit weird with her face turned a bit red as she blushed. This was so embarrassing!

”Okay. But...” he frowned, ”I didn't know where you live. You've moved away.”

She furrowed her brow at the accusation and sadness in his voice. Why did he seem like he was blaming her?

”Of course I will send you my address,” she assured him. She would not let her chance of learning how to make delicious steaks go away.

”Good,” he smiled widely, it almost touched his hairline.

”I will send you after this. Hey, I have to go now. See you tomorrow. Remember to prepare the ingredients,” she reminded before she said goodbye and ended the call.

”Bye, see you tomorrow,” he said cheerfully. He dropped the phone onto the nightstand and then jumped onto his bed happily. He was so happy he wanted to announce it to the whole world.

But he quickly controlled himself. He did not want due to his excitement he forgot to prepare everything he should prepare.