Chapter 5.

Amelia’s POV

I spent my days going back and forth from work to my apartment, ignoring Eddie's calls and messages inviting me to his place. My boss was always asking how I knew Eddie, and all I could say was that he was just a friend.

It was finally the day for the event and Eddie and I had chatted the previous night, informing me about our flight details, telling me that we would be taking off by 10 a.m. I thanked him and then hung up immediately.

I woke up and hurriedly took my bath, my mind racing as I thought If I would be able to handle such a big event without causing any trouble. I ignored the thoughts and quickly got out of the bathroom.

I put on the red Gown I had chosen the previous night to avoid getting too late to the airport. I looked at the mirror to check myself out, and I decided on just applying mascara, eye liner, and chapstick.  I then placed my hair in a bun as usual and had to check myself out again.

Nothing too fancy, just something to make me feel comfortable, confident and work freely. I took my bag and then looked at the clock, I still had some minutes left to get to the airport.

I got out of my apartment and quickly hailed a taxi.

"Where should I take you to, miss? the driver asked.

"To the airport, please,", I replied shortly. I made the payment on spot because I didn't want any delays, whatsoever.

The cab man smiled at me and started the car. He complimented my beauty and joked with me a little to ease my nervousness. I guess it was obvious that I was truly nervous. I thanked him and asked to drive fast.

My house was a bit close to the airport and within a few minutes, we arrived there. I got out of the cab and when I checked the time, it was almost 10:00:m.

Fuck!

I cursed inwardly and ran inside the airport.

I saw Eddie standing with his luggage looking so handsome as ever. I could heard the ladies passing by giggling and staring at him. His gaze fell on me and then he waved at me and approached me.

“Good morning, Amelia,” he said, smiling.

I didn’t reply to his greeting but instead I quickly walked up to the counter. I could hear him laughing as he walked behind me and after a few minutes, we were on the plane. Our seat was in the first class and I was glad I could fly in the first class seats but was also a bit sad because Eddie was sitting beside me, staring at me and complimenting my beauty and outfits.

I ignored him and was finally relieved when he stopped talking to me and focused on his phone. We were finally in the air and during the whole journey, I was asleep. Eddie woke me up when the plane was about to land. I woke up grudgingly and we eventually landed. I watched as he helped me packed my phone inside my bag. We got off the plane and then watched again as Eddie called his assistant, informing him about our arrival and ordering him to come and picked him up. We sat in the lounge waiting for him to pick us up and then I brought out my phone to go through the menu my agency sent to me that I was going to prepare at the event.

I was to prepare food for over two hundred guests and I was told to prepare varieties of food. I brought out my pen and book to draw my plan, noting the foods to cook first.

I  already had a call with the chefs I would be working with that day.

Since the necessary ingredients were supplied by the Eddie’s company, I only informed them about my plans so as to get all foods ready at the right time.

Eddie’s driver came to picked us and we arrived at the entrance of the hall. I got out of the car and then Eddie informed his assistant to led me to the kitchen. I was happy as the chefs had started preparing some chops. I quickly put on my apron and joined them, passing out instructions on the next to do and how to do them.

I was in charge of the whole cooking and was assisted by the other chefs. By the time the event had started, we were done making some dishes. I ordered that the available dishes should be served to the guests and the chefs all came back with positive comments.

I was so glad when I heard that everyone praised my cooking skills which gave me more confidence as I continued cooking other dishes.

Finally, we were done preparing the whole dishes and I sat on the chair inside the kitchen, watching as the chefs took the food out for serving. I was so exhausted and so were the chefs who assisted me. The event finally came to an end. I cleared my throat, calling the attention of the chefs asking if everyone was present.

“Thank you so much for today, guys. You were all amazing and it was so great working with you guys,” I said.

“You were really amazing too, Miss Johnson,” they all chorused.

I thanked them for their compliments and then instructed them to clean the whole kitchen. They all acknowledged my words and then in an instant, I was out of my apron. I washed my hands and re-do my simple make-up.

I intended to leave the hall without Eddie's knowledge, but instead I encountered him outside the hall, conversing with some of the guests. He excused himself and came up to me.

"Well done, Amelia," he said with a smile.

Just then, a cute girl suddenly approached us. She was about four years old and I was so shocked when she referred to Eddie as her father.

“Father?” I asked, looking so surprised.