Sizzle…sizzle… I threw the chopped onions into the sizzling pot, hot oil spluttering on me as vegetables and minced meat followed. “Saira, you don’t have to do this, you know? There are Omegas for such chores.” Caira Mirza’s helpless sigh came from behind me, making me sick to my stomach. “Thank you, Caira, but I like to earn my keep.” I said, grabbing an empty bowl and filling it with flour, salt, yeast, and eggs, before adding water and kneading the dough. Garlic bread with filling made for a great breakfast in the east. The strong flavors of their cuisines was what drove me to learn their recipes in high school. I would’ve enjoyed crafting a few more dishes, but the patronage of the two hateful creatures in the kitchen with me dampened my spirit. “You heard her, Einas. Saira wants to be our cook. I think we should let her use labor to cover their living expenses and stay, otherwise, she might not feel at ease living with us.” I scoffed under my breath. This woman really kn
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