It was almost five o’clock, and Ceria was bouncing around the kitchen, going through to make sure everything they needed to cook with was there when Lilah got to Ceria and my home. I watched her flit around the kitchen with ease. I couldn’t help but let my gaze follow her around. She looked so happy and content. No look of fear or worry was on her face.
There was a knock on the front door, and Ceria jumped and clapped her hands. Her eyes went wide as she darted for the door. The next thing I know, I see Lilah being dragged into the house by an impatient Ceria. Lilah grumbled but still let Ceria drag her into the kitchen, showing her the ingredients, and she was talking fast about the recipe.
“You two look excited. What are you two going to cook?”
“Oh, it’s going to be pumpkin curry! L
