Rhehan was extremely impressed by Xio Lee"s kitchen. Everything in the gigantic kitchen, was made of sand and bricks, keeping it superbly natural. There were sand utensiles, neatly arranged in one extreme corner of the kitchen. A large brick kiln was situated at the further end, along side a large barbeque made of tiny stones. Xio lee turned towards his left, inside a large corridor.
Rhehan followed him, crossing the long corridor. On both sides of the pathway were large stone-made shelves, on which were placed large bamboo baskets full of fresh fruits.
"Wow!!!!! This is amazing master!! This place is like my dream land!!!"
Xio smiled walking ahead of him. "You are more than welcome to come here anytime my boy! Whenever you feel like eating something special, just drop in here!"
Rhehan"s eyes twinkled listening to the man"s words. "Don"t tempt me master! You might find me dropping by every day!"
"Hahaha! With pleasure my boy! With pleasure!" Xio Lee opened the door, at far end of the corridor, which opened its way to a large kitchen garden. "Come."
Xio lee stepped on the rough stony surface, created amidst the garden.
Rhehan gaped at the garden in surprise.
"This reminds me so much of my old man! He too had a small kitchen garden similar to this, where he grew all kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables. He had keen interest in cooking too. I learnt all of my skills from him! " He stepped on the rough pathway and followed Xio Lee.
The enormous garden was full of all kinds of regular and exotic edible fruits and vegetables. "Rose"s mother and Aunt only cook and eat, these vegetables and fruits at their homes. I keep sending stuff to their homes, every week. I will have somebody send them over to your house too, from now on."
"Oh no! That would be too much to ask master." Rhehan blushed, embarrased by Xio Lee"s words.
"Haha! Ok! First we will cook them and if you can still resist, taking it to your house, I will drop the idea." Xio Lee stopped near a large covered shed, which was open from both the sides. Various colored spices were placed on the large paper sheets in huge quant.i.ties, exposed to sunlight.
"Wow!! This is treasure!!" Rhehan gaped at the piles of spices, kept loose for drying.
Various empty transparent jars were placed in the other corner of the shed.
"Ok! I am stocking up these jars with the spices, you go and keep them in your car. Later i"ll teach you, how to use them, so that you can eat them everyday." Xio Lee, kneeled down taking a large scooper in his hand.
"These jars are made by my company!!" Rhehan pointed happily at the transparent jars, kneeling down besides Xio Lee.
"Offcourse! Anything to help you in the project....I...I mean...anything to save our earth. I wanted to contribute my part too!" Xio Lee fumbled while trying not to sound over friendly.
Rhehan smiled in grat.i.tude. "Thank you!"
Xio Lee started scooping spices and filling them inside the jars, seperately. "Ok! These two are full. Go and keep them in the car, I will fill the rest."
Rhehan picked up the two extremely heavy jars from their handles and moved out of the garden. He entered the living room, looking for Rose. " d.a.m.n!! Where will I find the girl now, in this ma.s.sive place! I don"t even have the car keys with me! Rose!!! Rose!!!!"