Echoes Of The Undying

Bonus Chapter : "The Heart of the Kitchen"

This chapter contains a slice-of-life scene featuring the main chefs—Fazirah, Fahmizah, Dayana, and Asnina—as they prepare a meal for their classmates:

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**Scene: Serenity Vale High School’s Kitchen**

The kitchen buzzed with activity as Fazirah, Fahmizah, Dayana, and Asnina took their positions. The kitchen was filled with the aroma of spices and fresh ingredients, a warm contrast to the crisp, cool air outside.

**Fazirah** was already at the counter, chopping vegetables with practiced efficiency. Her movements were smooth and rhythmic, a testament to her experience. She glanced over her shoulder and smiled warmly at her friends. “How’s everyone doing? We’ve got a lot to get through today!”

**Dayana**, always full of energy, was busy mixing a large bowl of batter for the dessert. She hummed a cheerful tune, her eyes focused on the task. “Almost done with this! We’re going to have the best dessert the class has ever tasted.”

**Fahmizah**, who had taken over the task of preparing the meat, was methodically seasoning the cuts with a blend of spices. She looked up, grinning, “I hope they’re ready for a flavor explosion. This blend should make the meat tender and juicy.”

**Asnina**, who was organizing the ingredients on the counter, looked up with a mischievous smile. “You know, if we keep this up, we might end up with more food than we planned for. We’ve got to make sure to keep it balanced.”

The group chuckled as they worked. Fazirah, who was stirring a pot of sauce, added, “Good idea. Let’s make sure everything’s just right. We don’t want anyone complaining about too much or too little.”

Dayana’s eyes sparkled as she mixed in the final ingredients. “We should make sure to save some for ourselves, too. It’s not often we get to enjoy our own cooking this much.”

Fahmizah laughed and nodded. “Absolutely. We’ve earned it with all this hard work. And besides, there’s nothing better than enjoying the fruits of our labor.”

Asnina began setting up the table, placing plates and cutlery in their proper places. “I’ll make sure the table’s ready. We want it to look as good as the food tastes.”

As the final touches were added to the meal, the four friends gathered around the kitchen table, surveying their work. The kitchen was now filled with the rich scents of a well-prepared feast.

Fazirah took a deep breath, her eyes twinkling with satisfaction. “It looks like we’re ready. Let’s call everyone over.”

Dayana beamed as she grabbed a serving spoon. “I can’t wait to see their faces when they taste this. We’ve really outdone ourselves.”

Fahmizah, holding a platter of perfectly cooked meat, nodded in agreement. “Here’s to a successful meal and some very happy classmates.”

Asnina, with a flourish, placed the last dish on the table. “And here’s to us for making it happen. Let’s enjoy this moment before the real fun begins.”

The friends gathered around the table, their faces lit up with pride and anticipation. They couldn’t wait to share their delicious creations with their classmates, knowing that their hard work and camaraderie had made the meal special.

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This scene captures the camaraderie and teamwork of the main chefs as they prepare a meal, showcasing their individual contributions and the joy of working together.

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