Here is the next chapter in the story! I included some information in this chapter that I found on the internet about the show and, even though they have not been mentioned on the show, I included them here. Thank you for the reviews and subscriptions! It means a lot to me! Enjoy, and don't forget to review!
~Riah
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"This could not be going any worse!" Gabi sighed with frustration as she dished up her homemade double chocolate truffle cheesecake she made for dessert. Yolanda was standing in the kitchen with her as the younger girl continued to vent. "She hates me. The first thing she asked when she walked through the door was where her future daughter –in-law, Caroline, was and when she realized she wasn't here, well, it's pretty much been hell from there." Gabi concluded as she carefully garnished the dessert plates.
"You better keep you voice down" Yolanda started, leaning against the counter "Josh and Mrs. Kaminski are right outside and are not deaf. Besides" She continued on "She doesn't hate you, she is just frustrated Caroline cancelled and is taking it out on you…that's completely different."
Gabi gave her an incredulous stare "Yeah well, She criticized my outfit, saying I looked like I was going to a high school homecoming dance, much too unprofessional for the work force, and then she went on to tell me the meat was overcooked and the potatoes were undercooked. She can criticize my outfit, my hair, my personality whatever, I don't care, but when she criticizes my cooking…she has gone too far!" She ended her rant by lifting the stainless steel pie server she was holding up in the air dramatically.
"Mmhmm" Yolanda said casually "And let me ask you this, why do you care so much about what Josh's mother thinks of you, Hmm?" Yolanda asked pointedly.
Gabi quickly put down the utensil and busied herself clearing away some extra scraps of food on the counter. "I just, I want her to like me. I hope to be around for a while, as the chef I mean, and I don't want any kind of strained relationship with anyone, especially Josh's mom because she is such an important part of his life and therefore will be a big part in mine…because I will have to cook for her I mean." She stopped clearing the counter and took a peak out onto the balcony. "You know what, it looks like they are about ready for dessert." She put the desserts on a serving tray and took the cheesecake outside.
Yolanda smiled a little as she watched the young chef go. "That girl has got it so bad for that boy." She laughed and shook her head as she grabbed her purse and coat and headed out the service entrance, going home for the evening.
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"So, my dear." Donna Kaminski started as she took a small, practically non-existent bite, of the cheesecake placed before her. "Where did you study to get you culinary degree, I am assuming you at least have a bachelor of professional studies in culinary arts." Donna Kaminski looked at Gabi pointedly as she placed her fork on the table softly but, with authority.
"Well, no actually, I do not have a degree per se…" Gabi started
"Then, what 'per se' do you have Ms. Diamond?" Mrs. Kaminski shot back.
"Mother" Josh spoke up in a firm voice, almost as if he were warning his mother.
"I am just asking a simple question Joshua. I would like to get to know Gabi better, that is all. She can answer a simple question, can she not?" Gabi noticed that, although the words coming from Mrs. Kaminski came out harmless enough, the way she said her name made Gabi feel like she was now on the woman's hit list.
"Well, actually, I have a blog. It's pretty successful too. I write about the food I make and create and I teach my readers how they can shop and cook delicious food on a low budget." Gabi stated, rather proudly.
"I see, and how much does this 'blog' benefit you financially? Can you make a living off of it?" Mrs. Kaminski asked the question, even though she already knew the answer.
"Well, no. I do not make anything off of it. It is really just something I do for…for fun. That is why I work here, this is my job and I enjoy it." Gabi then smiled at Josh, who returned one back to her.
The exchange did not go unnoticed by Mrs. Kaminski. In reality, she had notice the connection between this "chef" and her son as soon as she walked in the front door and they were introduced. The way he spoke about her, about her cooking. The way he looked at her when the two interacted. There was affection there, and she could see it almost immediately. Clearly, her son had some sort of infatuation with this young woman, and she with him, and that simply would not do.
"Yes, well. I am sure you are a fine blogger Ms. Diamond. And, I am sure that after some education, you will make a decent cook as well. Joshua, it's getting late, I think it is time I leave." With that, Donna Kaminski left the balcony. Josh shot an apologetic glance at an extremely wounded looking Gabi and followed his mother inside.
"Joshua" Donna Kaminski said her sons name in such a way, anyone listening knew nothing good could follow it. "Do you not think that dessert to be a bit, oh what's the word I am looking for, plain? I mean, my goodness Joshua, you father and I did not raise you on the best dining possible only to have you hire mediocre as your personal chef. Seriously son, what were you thinking hiring that girl?" She questioned as she put her coat on.
"Mom, What you said to Gabi was uncalled for. So what she doesn't have a "proper" education in her field but, she is a damn good chef and I think you know that. What I cannot comprehend is why you would treat her so poorly. You don't even know her."
"I don't have to know her, Joshua!" Donna Kaminski exclaimed loudly, turning to face her son. "You have a good thing going with Caroline. You and her are a good match for each other. You and Caroline, it makes sense. You and that, that wannabe chef tart! That is not a good match!" She said gesturing to the balcony where Gabi was half listening to the argument and half clearing the dishes.
"I don't know what you mean. What are you talking abo—" Josh could not even get the sentence out before his mother interrupted.
"Oh, don't give me that! There is an attraction there, I see it, you would have to be blind not to!" Mrs. Kaminski lowered her voice and took a deep breath. "I just don't want to see you make a mistake. You need to think before you act, Joshua. You need to protect yourself and all you have made for yourself and that" She gestured outside once again to Gabi "is not the way to do it."
She opened the door and took a step outside "Goodnight Joshua, I will see you in the morning". And with that, Donna Kaminski closed the door firmly behind her.