I want to be able to experiment and create my own menus, and as a private chef, I would be able to do that. After seeing that kitchen, I would almost ...pay you to let me cook there.”“That won’t be necessary,” I laughed. “As a sous chef, you had several chefs working under you. Do you see yourself having any issues cooking for a dozen people by yourself, as well as doing the necessary shopping and following the dietary restrictions for most of the household? Simply put, most of the household. "Well yes, I suppose we've both had an influence on each other because it's been one of the main subjects of our letters." But which appeals more, the stud farm or the riding stables?" Both, but not a stud farm. Brood mares." Both? Won't that be too much work?" Not really. The riding stables will be the main activity and the breeding the background one." That'll require quite a lot of land." No. As long as we stick to brood mares and don't have our own stallion we can get away with a couple of. ." Sala, have I ever lied to you?"It was not what she expected to hear. "No," she answered honestly."Do you trust me?"She nodded."I need you to do something for me. I need you to trust me when I say that the river runs slowly here, and that I will make sure we both reach the other side safely. I promise you this." He lifted her chin and gazed into her dark brown eyes. "Will you trust me with your life, Sala?"Though she was still afraid, Jakal's question reminded her of what she had asked of him. " Okay," Chris shrugged, but maybe he wasn't sure and he was checking the hotdogs he was cooking too."So we started thinking about boys, cause you know Stephy." Mark grinned. "She always needs a ride or something." I do not!" I sat up a little."You do too!" Mark chuckled."No way! Don't listen to him," I told Chris and he was smiling at me."What?" Mark shook his head and looked across the fire. "What was the first thing she ever asked you, Chrissy?" Uh, for a ride," Chris giggled."See?" Mark.