Chapter 6. In His Arms

“Well, I guess I’ll have to figure it out myself,” Nicole said, then she searched the fridge for something to cook.

She put on her headphones and started cooking to the rhythm of the music. Unlike her sister, she always enjoyed cooking. Her nanny had been her best teacher, teaching her many things. Through her, Nicole developed a passion for gardening, and her nanny always told her that if you speak nicely to plants, they become beautiful and bloom.

She prepared some eggs Benedict, toast, coffee, and orange juice.

When she turned around, she saw Bruno leaning against the wall, watching her. She ignored him, set the breakfast for both of them on the table, sat down, and started eating.

“I didn’t think you’d enjoy cooking. You’re really good at it,” Bruno commented.

“Thanks,” Nicole replied.

They finished their meal in silence, and after they were done, Bruno left while she stayed behind to clean the kitchen.

The house was truly grand, in Vict