21. Inferno

Main Featured Characters:
Akello Falade {Charely Potter}
Aria Mae Falade {FearlessLeader19}


Aria all but stumbled tiredly into her and Kel’s place, and was pleased to find that he was awake.

“Hi, husband! What are you up to? And why does it feel like an inferno in here?” she asked, depositing her handbag and portfolio on the kitchen counter.

“Hi, Aria. I hadn’t realised it was that hot.” Kel pointed to the oven. “Experiementing on a new dessert.”

“That’s okay, I got it covered.” Aria magically adjusted the temperature. “That’s so exciting! It explains why it smells heavenly in here. I detect a hint of vanilla.”

“Is that all you detect?” Kel asked innocently.

“Hmm.” Grinning, she slid onto one onto one of the seats at the counter. “No… there’s something starchy in the air… noodles!”

“Correct. I know you’d be hungry so here you go. One steaming bowl of noodles with all of the usual fixings.”

“You’re the best, thank you!” Aria had already grabbed a pair of chopsticks, ready to dig in. “Do I get to try your new dessert?” she asked, snapping them in a ‘threatening’ manner.

One of Kel's eyebrows rose. "But of course"

This was met by Aria’s giggling. “I know. I’m just messing with you.”

Total words: 199

Credit also goes to Charely Potter for giving me input with some of Kel's dialogue