KELILAH’S POV
Time seemed to stretch endlessly as I meticulously worked on my culinary masterpiece. Seconds bled into minutes, minutes into hours, yet I remained unwavering in my task. Zara and Gemini had long given up trying to decipher my motives, now merely watching me in wary silence. I could feel their curious glances flickering between each other, their patience thinning as my mischievous smirk remained unwavering.
Zara sighed heavily, her frustration evident as she slumped against the wall, arms crossed. “Geez! I’m exhausted,” she muttered under her breath.
Ignoring her, I continued, my focus razor-sharp. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, I stepped back, exhaling in triumph.
“Done!” I announced, my voice carrying a victorious lilt.
Zara and Gemini immediately sprang fo
