Chapter 1

White chillies restaurant will be holding a competition for people who knows how to cook, people who are interested should kindly fill the form and submit it to the receptionist.Rita watched on Tv.

Erica was passing by "hey Erica." Rita called out "yes aunt." Erica turned to look at her aunt. "Come watch this news it'll help your life." Erica sat close to her aunt and watched the Tv.

"a competition ?." Erica asked. "Yes dear, it is for people who know how to cook and the winner has to work as a chef in white chillies,one of the biggest restaurants in the state". "Yes aunt this is the opportunity I've been looking for I'll quickly apply before anyone takes the position".

Erica is a twenty five year old girl, she lives with her aunt, uncle and cousin she lost her parents at a tender age. Erica knows how to cook very well and is the chef in their house. Cooking is her hobby and talent she read nutrition at College. Erica is independent and very pretty she smiles all time and never gives up easily, once she sets her heart to something she makes sure She accomplishes it, she's also selfless and kind hearted to everyone around her. She's cheerful and also confident.

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Edison was busy directing the arrangements of the competition. His mother Elizabeth came to him "son you should take a break you've been walking all morning". "no mom there are still many things to be done and this competition we are going live on Tv, the whole America will be watching it". "I think you should listen to mom brother". James, Edison's younger brother said. "okay I'll take a break then". "don't worry brother I can handle Everything rest So that you'll be able to judge well in the main competition". Edison went and sat on a chair, his mom followed him "mom you should go home now". "not yet, home is boring At least here I get to watch people working, should I make some tea for you?". "no don't bother I have a secretary". "that secretary of yours I should fire her because she doesn't want me to have quality time with you". Edison smiled "okay mom make the tea". "yes dear, give me few minutes". Elizabeth stood up happily and left.

Edison is a very wealthy man and lives in a very big mansion with his mom, brother and sometimes aunt and his cousin who comes over to stay with them. Edison is a definition of perfect when it comes to physical appearance, he's so handsome and has a very great body build even all the girls who works around him has a crush on him but his attitude leaves something to be desired, he is harsh and mean to people who are weak and do not hesitate to fire anyone who makes a mistake. His mom and brother tries to talk him out if it but he is adamant, he has ego but deep inside he has a soft spot which is not yet to be realised.

"Sis what are you doing?". Reema Erica's cousin asked. "I'm filling forms for the White Chillies Restaurant competition". "That's a good idea, finally the whole word can know what a great cook you are". "Yes". "So when is the competition?". Reema asked. "A week from now, finally I'll be able to get a good job if I win the competition". "You'll need to practice a lot and we need more ingredients in this house, you will look up online for some recipes of food you don't know." "Or your Mom's recipe book can help you". Rita said, but Erica and Reema looked at Rita. "my mom's recipe book?". Erica asked. "Yes". Rita sat on the bed "your mom used to be a great cook and she always writes down the recipe of the food she makes". Rita handed the book over to Erica "it'll be of good use to you instead of looking up online, sometimes the internet can be misleading". "Thanks aunt for keeping this ". "You are welcome, So Erica you have to win this competition no matter what or I'll behead you". Rita says and everyone laughed.

"hi babe". Veronica said as she went to Edison and pecked him on the cheeks Edison managed a smile. "Why are you here?". Edison asked. "To look for you what else ". "Just leave I'm busy". Edison said. "No I know to organise such a big competition is stressful and I'm here to help you out as your future wife". Veronica said. "Alright suit yourself I don't have time to talk to you". Edison left. "hmmm he's giving me attitude again". Veronica thought.

Veronica was the girl Loren Edison's ain't brought for him to date. Aunt Loren really wanted Edison to get married to Veronica because she is from an equally wealthy family and Veronica's mom and aunt Loren are friends. Edison just manages to put up with Veronica because he doesn't want to make his aunt feel sad. He loves his aunt very much and listens to everything She says. Edison doesn't like Veronica at all.

Evening approached and everyone went home, James went to Edison "my future sister in law Veronica is at home, she went home before you so she could prepare dinner for everyone". James said. "You too should go home I'll come back later". "no brother, I too want to come back late I don't want to eat Veronica's food, they taste like stale pizza even I am a better cook than her". " thought you liked her food because you could not stop complimenting it when she cooked first". "That's because I don't want her to feel sad and you know I hate making people sad." "You're something else you know, okay then we still have a lot to do, let's finish it up".

Veronica was at home wondering why Edison and James aren't home yet, "I took my time to prepare Edison's favourite meal, I even checked online for new recipe, so what's keeping them? I should call them? No Veronica he must be stuck in traffic". Veronica talked to herself. She kept on panicking then she thought "I'm so proud of myself I made this spicy food, when Edison tastes this food he'll have no option than to marry me, and we will travel the world together. Edison would cherish and show me off to the world, can't wait for this to happen". Veronica smiled.