I found myself sitting on a high chair.

"Just a minute," he said to me as he adjusted his apron before heading to the fridge. He took out various vegetables and meat from the table and started slicing.

"How did you learn to cook?" I couldn't help but ask.

"Hmm.. Actually, I taught myself. I love cooking ever since. My parents were often not around, so I had to stand up as a parent to Rex at an early age," he replied as he sliced potatoes.

"Hmm.. and what are you going to cook?" I asked again, leaning on the stainless table facing him.

"One of my specialties, I'm sure...