new place,new friends

cookies

On a Saturday afternoon Brytal sat down to enjoy a new meal. She had tried out her new recipe of Mac and cheese. As she ate she thought that the dish had turned out well. She enjoyed it.
Someone knocked on the door.
"Coming." She put aside her plate and removed her apron.
It was Grutal.
"Hi Grutal. Come in. How are Karie and Brent doing?"
"They are fine madam. I just came from the farm. Deringue said that you ordered farm produce and I brought them. The green paper bags is for you while the red one is for miss Chrystal. These others are for a Mr. Karitu and a miss Vellony. "
"She placed the eggs on a plastic tin. Please empty it and hand it over."
Brytal unpacked the produce and returned the paper bags to Grutal.
"Let me put the I saved number. Some produce in a box. I hope she will pick later. She is not in right now."
"Okay."
As was his habit, Grutal went to the kitchen and poured himself a cup of tea. Brytal always let him do that when he came by.
He was a medium height and had genuine look. His big hands were calloused from hard farm work. He quickly gulped his tea.
From a small bag Brytal got out money.
Brytal paid the money for the produce.
He took his leave.
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At Deringue's house Karie and Chrystal were busy kneading dough. Most of it would make cookies. Some would make hard biscuits. Another big bowl had a cake mix that was going to make cupcakes.
They had both volunteered to help with birthday preparations. Theo and Benta were celebrating their sixteenth birthday. Both the twins were out with their friends for a swimming pool party.
Deringue had a knife and was currently peeling potatoes.
"Wee! I am tired rest rest a bit. Karie put the mix into the cupcake cups,"said Deringue.
Her kitchen was huge, warm and had all sorts of modern appliances. A shiny cooker,a microwave,a gas cooker,a fridge,a freezer and a electric mixer. The l-shaped countertop was separated from the wall by a fireplace. Dry wood crackled sending sparks. A long table stood in the middle of the kitchen.
"Who wants iced tea?"
She took out iced tea from the fridge and poured three glasses.
They drank their tea quietly.
Drital walked in. A tall man with a trusting smile.
"Hello ladies,"he kissed his wife and pecked Karie.
"I don't think we have met before. I am Drital. Deringue hubby. You are..."
"Chrystal."
"Welcome." He patted her hand.
"I am sure we will get to know each other with time. Deringue, the meat is ready."
"Get Kellon to put some of it in the freezer. By the way where is she?"
"I believe you sent her to the baker to get the cake dear. Never mind. Grutal has just arrived. I will get him and Diam to carry it in."
"In chunks dear. Small chunks."
He left.
"He slaughtered a goat," She explained to the ladies.
They resumed work. The cupcakes were put in the oven and the cookies were panned ready to be baked over slow fire.
They talked as they waited for the pastry to bake.
At around four o'clock Deringue cooked tea for her party. Chrystal helped her serve the men who were cutting the meat up.
"At least we are done. I can't wait to get home. My feet hurt,"said Karie.
"Thanks you two. You were very helpful."
They sampled some of the pastry.
"Someone's phone is ringing."
There was a constant ping of vibration.
Karie answered.
"Hello... .....How is it going... what!?..."her face became pale."why........"she mumbled in a low voice.
"Is everything okay Karie?"
Karie put her hand over her mouth.
"Excuse me,"she whispered and ran towards the bathroom.
Deringue followed her.
Chrystal stayed put.
When they came back in Karie was wiping her swollen eyes with a small towel. Deringue picked her bag.
"I have to drive her home."
Diam and Grutal walked in carrying a huge sufuria of meat.
"Everything ok"
"Sure we are leaving. Inform Drital."
They left.
Diam and Grutal put meat in sealed plastic bags and placed most in freezer.
Diam walked towards her.
"Hi we have met again"
He had a red t-shirt and blue jeans.
"Hi"
"Come take some meat. For supper. Do you need a ride? I am going to town"
"Sure"
She went to Diam's car with her parcel. He drove a black hummer. He waited for Grutal to join them. He also had a parcel.
Diam put on a country song and drove to town. He dropped Chrystal at her place.