A NEW PRESENCE

She watched as he explained every method of cooking. She just listened to wear off the negative mood rising within her and also because of the hunger she felt. The truth is, she doesn't need all these because she already knows how to cook.

She was feeling lighter by the minute, with the thought of having someone who could listen to her and maybe keep her company.

" Since the potatoes are all done we put it down for peeling". She heard him say bringing a smile to her face. She was already imagining eating the roasted meat a while ago and now her dream later came true. It is true when they say the patient's dog eats the fattest bone. In her situation, it's more like eating the biggest meat. All her hard work of starving paid off.

" Though most people prefer putting it on their plates and peeling it themselves". Reasoned Phillip before he went ahead and asked. " Should I peel it for you, or..?"