LILY

“Why?” he asked.

“I have a competition in three days, three days!” I exclaimed wide eyed “I have to get myself prepared, and now?” I continued.

“I already promised thrice the prize you’d be getting so why the fuss? I don’t get why you should turn me down, Lily.”

“Is that what you think this is all about?” I asked. “This is not just about the prize money to me, you know?”

“Really? I thought it was, though,” he jeered.

“Cayden!” I exclaimed. “Look, this isn’t all about the money, okay? It isn’t. I’m going to be competing with chefs of high caliber, bakers all over the state and...