~SARA~ I blink. “What?” “Mrs. Ford is a picky eater,” she says. “It takes a highly skilled chef to prepare a dish palatable to her taste buds. If one of you can get a compliment from Mrs. Ford for your dish, then you will head the kitchen for a month.” I swallow. Shit. Consider yourself doomed, Sara. “Well…” I begin, trying to think of an excuse when— “We will do it,” Mira cuts in. I turn to her, staring daggers. “Excuse me?” She smirks. “We will take up the challenge, Martha. Surely…” She grins at me. “Preparing a dish shouldn’t be a Herculean task.” “Well, I would appreciate it if you didn’t go around speaking for me,” I grit out. She places a hand on her chest, mouthing an oh as if stunned. “Why so defensive, Sara? It’s just preparing a dish. Or are you scared you might whip u

