Post by StoryGirl83 on Apr 27, 2011 20:51:47 GMT -5
Chapter Fifteen – Trial and Error
“Times up,” Piper announced.
Addison picked up the plate she had been working on from the counter. She handed it to Piper with a fork from the drawer. “I do hope you enjoy it, Mrs. Halliwell.”
Piper looked down at the food in front of her and held back a laugh. From the look of it, this was the exact same recipe she had used to get her job as a chef at L'Opera Ristorante just before the owner sold out, Chef Moore quit, and the name was changed to Quake. What a long week that had been with a new job in a place in turmoil and new powers with demons set out to kill her and her sisters. It even had the port she had almost missed putting in her recipe. She had to admit, she was impressed, especially considering Emily had mentioned she might not have anything.
“Are you not going to try it, Mrs. Halliwell?”
“Did you come to this interview prepared to make something for me?”
Addison squirmed. “Well, actually, I did not realize I was going to need to make something.”
“Then, where did the port come from?”
Addison gulped and pointed at one of the cupboards. “You did say I could use anything in the kitchen.”
“That cupboard was locked,” Piper informed her.
Addison glanced at the cupboard in question. “Perhaps you should replace the lock? I got into the cupboard easily enough.”
Piper raised an eyebrow, but took a bite of the food. It was, as expected, quite excellent. “You are aware that you applied for a waitressing job?”
Addison nodded. “Is something wrong with the food?”
Piper shook her head. “No, it is excellent.” She considered her for a minute. “You can cook, but that is only one of the requirements of the job. You have not made a good impression on those of my staff whom you have met thus far.”
“I can do better,” Addison insisted. She didn’t need this job, but she wanted it. “I had an unpleasant encounter just before arriving. I must have taken it out on your staff. I am sorry.”
“I will give you a chance,” Piper decided, “but you will have to earn the right to stay. Welcome to The Manor.”
Addison grinned broadly. “Thank you, so much. You won’t regret this.”
Piper chuckled. “Go join your sister.”
Addison hurried out of the room. She spotted Arielle eating at one of the tables. As soon as she reached the table, she got Arielle’s attention. “I got it.”
Arielle smiled. “Our parents will be glad. Did you want to get a bite to eat?”
Addison nodded and slid into the seat opposite her sister. “She agrees with you.”
“Who does?”
“Mrs. Halliwell,” Addison admitted. “She said I need to treat her staff better, especially if I am to be one of them.”
“It’s generally a good idea,” Arielle suggested.
Addison sighed. “I suppose.” She wiggled her nose. “It’s rather dull though.”