Something In The Shadows

t let my mind wander into dreamland. I have always been an overthinker and being up all night letting my thoughts consume me is never a good idea. But last night I had no choice but to watch in sile

y knight in the shinning armor. Till this day I remem

st sight. It was a white Siberian husky with beautiful sapphire blue eyes and a cute brown nose. At that moment I kept I wanted to keep him and love him for as long as I could. Getting him wasn't that hard of a process but the wait was. He was really really sick and those his owners had abandoned him. He was in the care pf a local dog shelter and they wanted to make sure I was eligible enough to provide for this little guy. But no matter how hard the wait was, holding him un

he door broke my

u up?" Remy's s

up!" I c

ing in an hour" she said and th

black jeans, socks and black oxford shoes. It wasn't a big deal what I wore to work as I had to change into a chef's coat anyways. I tied my

ood sleep?" she a

I replied as I

ve somethin

I said leanin

ng shift you should

ore I become functional" I said as I rested my head on

st we picked up our t

ad "The Chef's Kitchen Table" in bright gold. It felt as if I was in a movie, ev

work" Remy

like a dream

As she took me around the back I just couldn't take my eyes off the entran

n. She took me through the back room to the kitchen. I could see people looking at me. This is a type o

chen was gigantic with huge spider burners, long working stations, ten huge deck ovens and a

s!" Remy

to us with a huge warm smile. He had an apron draped around his waist

y seeing you h

not my plac

duce you to someone" she

ames ex

ack, your new Sou

r junior Sous Chef" he smiled as

I have heard quite a bit about you" I said

s all good"

I looked at Remy and she gave me a firm nod and smile then she turned on her h

hing through my veins. I was waiting for the briefing to start. I knew I should

deep breath, jumped to my feet and walked out. I could see people gathering around someo

Suddenly all eyes turn towards me. And it was then I saw him, Chef Edwards. His piercing blue eyes fixed in my direction. His arms crossed and pressed to his chest, his face curled into a serious look, His golden brown hair c

at you waiting fo

t like such a tiny person. And it was a particularly weird feeling. I have always been a musc

was running wild and I could feel my blood rushing to my cheeks. I looked down, signed deeply and licked my lips. I slowly raised my eyes and saw Chef looking at me with a raised eyebrow. His eyes on me felt l

yes on me and I couldn't dare meet his gaze. But I could very well feel them. Travelling over me and burning my skin, making my

gently touched my shoulder. I just n

ne and learn their names. To my surprise, everyone was very sweet and friendly even the once I least expected. I knew working here was going to be a f

tting?" James asked as he hande

ulled out a plate while he place

t and placed it in the center. I then started cutting some tomatoes in julienne, that's when I felt it. The burning sensation on my skin again. I looked over my sh

r action plan

d then I'll cut some coriander in chiffonade and lay i

a few steps back and fixed my gaze on his hands. I knew he was telling me how to do it but I couldn't concentrate. All I could think was what I really wanted him to do with those fingers. "Why the fuck

hat same look covered his face. The look that screamed, "I heard you. Loud and clear." But he didn't say a word; he ju