Irreplaceable Mistakes

~Five~

Zoella

   I got to the Gutierrez gate the second time and the gate opened itself. When I entered the front door, I didn’t see Ethan but a young girl in her late teens. I guess that was the person that ordered the pizza.

I placed the pizza on the table and took the money and was about to leave. I didn’t even bother to see who that lady was.

“I think I ruined dinner.” She said as I turned to look at her. She has an average height with pink hair. She looks perfect. “I wanted to cook for my brothers before they got back but I think I ruined it.” She rubbed her temple and smiled. She was nice unlike rich girls I’ve met.

“Is this your first time?” I asked as I dropped my helmet.

She groaned. “Yes it is and I’m trying to cook pasta but I’m not getting it.” 

I giggled. “Pasta is one of the simplest foods I know.”

“For you it is but this is my third try and I have wasted it”

“Was that why you ordered pizza?” I asked

She took off the apron she was putting on and dropped it on the couch. “Zavion don’t like pizza, he preferred homemade dish and all the maids are on leave… dad gave them a break after he travelled.” She sighed then continued. “He wants us to learn how to do things without the help of maids.”

“Do you want me to teach you how to make it?” I offered and instantly, I saw the way her eyes brighten up.

“Yes, how could I say no?” she paused “Or how about you help me cook it?”

I picked my helmet from the table “I can’t cook for your brothers, I’m a complete stranger and you are meeting me for the first time.”

She smiled. “How about we become friends and you are not doing it for free, I will give you 50 dollars.”

I heard the money and I knew I needed the money desperately so who was I to say no? “I will accept the offer. I’m Zoella by the way.”

She handed me the apron “I’m Izzy, the only daughter of Mr. Gutierrez; friends?” she stretched her hand out for a shake.

I smiled and took her hand into mine “Friends.” I followed her to the kitchen and started the preparation. She was with me the whole time and she talked about how her brother declined their father’s offer in taking the post of the CEO in the Gutierrez Company. “Zavion has always loved to be on the ring not because of the money they offer him but because he enjoys fighting.” She said. 

“Who enjoys fighting over taking the post of a CEO? Please pass me the pepper.” I put three spoon of pepper in it. “Do they enjoy spicy food?” 

“They love it and I do too.”

I looked over at the pizza that was sitting alone on the table, Staring back at me. “So what will you do with that lonely pizza?”

“Don’t worry about that. I will be having mid night snack thanks to you.” 

Thirty minute had passed and the food was ready, Izzy loved the aroma and the way it looks, I put off the gas cooker and poured the food in the cooler. “I think I have done my job, I will excuse myself.” I picked my helmet and collected the 50 dollars. I know that was too much for cooking pasta but she is rich and won’t even feel it if that amount of money was out of her pocket unlike me.

“Where is your phone?” she asked.

I narrowed my eyes “Why?”

“Just bring it, we are friends now so I will be needing your digit.” I gave her my phone and we exchanged numbers “I will text you and let u know if they like your food.”

Should I ask her if she could help me find a job? Oh, I can’t… I just met her and I don’t want her to see me as someone clingy. The little voice in my head said.  “Thank you for the offer; u gave me 50… that was too much for cooking pasta.”

“I should be the one thanking you, you made the work easier for me” She said.

Zavion

  The aroma came to my nose as I closed the door behind me. I went to the living room and saw my sister sitting on the couch with her phone. I don’t know if she was playing game or chatting but she was serious with it.

I didn’t wanna disturb her so I found my way to my room.

“Dinner in thirty minute.” I heard as I paused on the stairs. Did I just hear dinner in thirty minute? Izzy cooked? I hope she is not giving us burnt offering like last time but what was with the aroma I perceived? I turned to look at her but she was still focused on her phone. “And tell Ethan to come down.” She continued as if she knew I was still there.

I went to my room and freshen up then called Ethan to meet me in the living room. Izzy was sitting crossed legged this time and she finally dropped her phone on the table. “Let’s order chicken and chips.” I said as I brought out my phone from my pocket. I don’t like eating food like that but I can’t risk my life eating Izzy’s food.

“But I cooked… you can’t let it waste.” Izzy looked at me.

I sat beside her. “Do you remember the last time you cooked Izzy? You served us salty food and the meats were burnt. You almost sent mom to the hospital… Ethan back me up here” I focused on him.

Ethan placed his hand at the back of his neck. “Izzy, I love you but… err… I’m not ready to die…let’s just order.”

“Okay, if my food f**k your mouth up this time then I promised not to cook for you or force you to eat my food ever again.”

I looked at Ethan who was already staring at me. “Okay, we are just gonna take one bite and if the food f**k my mouth up then you will stick to your promise… agreed?”

She nods her head. “Agreed, now you guys should wait for me at the dining table.”

In five minute she was back with covered pot and plates. She placed it on the tabled and was ready to serve. She opened the pot and the aroma I perceived earlier was coming to my nose again. She served the food.

“Wow, the food smile nice and look nice… I hope it taste good too.” Ethan said.

“Off.” That was the only thing I could say at that moment. I took the folk and was ready to eat. I took the first bite and waited for a minute. I looked at Ethan who hasn’t even touched his food yet. I took the second bite, wow; it was unbelievable. The food was amazing. “Ethan, why are you staring at the food? Please take a bite.” 

I suggested as I drank water.

Ethan looked down at his food and finally took a bite after a very long time of staring. He looked at me and looked at the food. “Izzy will cook breakfast tomorrow.” He continued his food. “And I will need more of this delicious… pasta.”

I looked at him as he was fighting with the chicken with his teeth. I scoffed. “Ethan, if I could recall, thirty minute ago; you wanted to order food because you were scared of Izzy’s cooking but now you seem to be enjoying it.”

He looked up at me. “Zavion, if I could recall, you were the one that suggested fries and chicken first.” He went back to the food he was eating.

“Izzy, thank you for the food … it was nice and I’m looking forward for tomorrow’s breakfast.” Ethan finally stood up and left.

“Zavion, what if I told you that it wasn’t me that cook the food, what would you do?” she took the plate to the kitchen.

“And what’s that suppose to mean?” I asked as I followed her to the kitchen.

“I didn’t cook the food Zavion.”

“If it wasn’t you then who did?”

“My friend. Emm, I tried cooking food for you but it didn’t go well so I decided to order pizza and when she came, I asked for help from the pizza girl… but she is my friend now.”

“You asked a stranger to cook for us? What were you thinking? What if she had poisoned the food?” I was angry, obviously. 

“But she didn’t because I was with her the whole time.”    

“So, what will you do about tomorrow’s breakfast?” I asked.

She smiled. “We will skip it but I think we should hire that girl… she is good.”

“We are not hiring anybody… dad will be back in one week time. What would we tell him if he met her in the house?”

“Zavion, dad said he is coming in two months time, were you even listening at all?”

“I thought he said two weeks.”

“Well, he did but he ended up saying two months.”

“What about mom?”

“Mom won’t say anything besides aren’t you tired of cleaning your room everyday and doing your laundries?”

I thought about that for a minute and looked at her “You are right; tell her to be here tomorrow by 4pm sharp.”