Chapter 53
Left alone in the kitchen Krystal tried to remember what Tom's instructions were. Putting the bacon in the microwave that was on its last legs, she turned it on and went to get the bread. Getting out two pieces she put them in the toaster and pushed it down hoping the thing didn't get stuck again. Krystal then turned on the stove and slapped the skillet on the burner. Opening the butter she grabbed a tablespoon and scooped out more butter than she needed. Shaking it off into the skillet, it made a loud hiss as it hit the hot pan.
Looking for a bowl she found a pretty blue one and broke the eggs into it, dropping pieces of the shell into the bowl as well. 'It won't matter, as thin as they are, the little devils will dissolve while cooking,' thought Krystal. Pouring in the milk came next and she was so pleased to have remembered it. In her enthusiasm of mixing the two she splashed the eggs and milk on her uniform.
"Damn, now I'll have to change. This cooking can be a messy business," she said laying the bowl in the sink and putting the milk in the fridge. Turning back around, she saw that the eggs were bubbling. She suddenly remembered Tom had said she had to stir them so they didn't stick. Reaching for the spoon she'd used for the butter she noticed smoke coming from the toaster. Quickly popping it up she turned back to the eggs and started stirring. By the time she was finished they didn't look fluffy and golden. They looked crusty and brown. The toast was black and the bacon…oh no! She had forgotten the bacon! Running to the microwave she opened it and there lay six shriveled up black pieces of bacon. She had managed to ruin breakfast. What would Tom think of her now?
Tom scraped off all of the beard that he could with the little pink razor and foam, then he smelt something burning! Heading for the kitchen, he could hear Krystal cussing and knew things were not going well. In the kitchen he found she had totally demolished breakfast. Trying to make her feel better he said, "Sweetheart, it's not that bad. We'll have extra crispy bacon and eggs just slightly over done. Then we can scrape the black off the toast and it'll be a fine breakfast. Not bad for your first try, and with no one to help you."
"You really think so?" she perked up at the thought that she'd almost got it right her first time.
"Yes, darling, sit down and I'll take care of the rest," he replied leading her over to the table and helping her sit down.
Working on the breakfast the best he could Tom brought it to the table. Sitting down after making coffee to help wash it down. He looked at Krystal and smiled, "Alright, darling, lets dig in and enjoy ourselves." Tom tried, he really did. Krystal gave up after one bite. There was no way the food was edible no matter what Tom had tried his best to do.
"Can I treat you to breakfast out, sweetheart? After such a valiant effort it's the least I can do," smiled Tom taking her hand in his. "You'll learn, Krystal, it just takes time."
"Okay, if you say so, my love. After what I've been through, breakfast out sounds wonderful," she smiled licking her lips. "Come on let's go I'm starving."
"Dear, before we leave you might want to wash the egg off your face. Also, change your uniform unless you want AJ on your six," he grinned. "While you do that, I'll clean up the kitchen.
"Thanks, Tom. The lesson didn't go well, but looks like the cleaning up is going splendidly," grinning, she walked seductively out of the room.
"I have a feeling that woman's going to have me wrapped around her little finger in no time! Yep, and I'm going to love it," grinned Tom turning back to the mess she'd made in the kitchen.
She was washing the egg off her face when Tom came in, "Darling, why don't you do like AJ suggested and take the day off? Talk to Krista now you know the truth. See if the two of you can't work out something."
To be continued…