.. did you say your name was Chris'n, and this is a whole new world?" Sur'ha asked. I led her to a window and she looked out at the trees and the sunl...ight. "This is not Zorba'n." She said after a moment and then wordlessly allowed me to take her to Simon's room.I introduced Sur'ha to Martha – who she called Mar'ha until she got the idea of our names – and then to Simon. Sur'ha placed her hands above Simon and started to mutter, and then she became serious and annoyed."These injuries are not. "Adam sit here", she pointed to the chair that was in the corner next to the bed. As i sat down she scampered over and sat on the bed holding a little pink makeup bag. Adam first i want to put some makeup stuff on you, is that ok?" I agreed and she went to work. Just as i started getting bored she stated that i was done and it was time to get dressed up. this i was thankful for, i thought if she put another layer of nail polish on i would not get it off for some time. "Adam what color do u. He sat down and put on his boots."We'll take the truck."He moved quickly, smoothly and calmly. I felt my body start to relax. He grabbed a strange bag that looked almost like a small duffel bag and we headed down the stairs. In mere moments were at my front door. I jogged up the stairs and found Cleo in the shower still, Dean holding her up and washing her hair."Chin up, we don't want soap in the eyes now do we?" Dean was holding up Cleo's chin with one finger and his arm was holding her body. I want to have the food served promptly for maximum effect and flavor. I’ll talk to Mrs. Wilmington so I can have access to the kitchen on Saturday night for the prep work. Goodbye.”I looked at the phone after she disconnected. Bit of a temper on that one. Then again, all chefs seemed a little flighty, to me.I got one more call the next week. “Any of your group Jewish? Or Muslim? If they are I’ll have to adjust the menu.”“Ms. Chen and her husband are Jewish, and Michael’s girlfriend follows.
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