Kitchen Politics

Apr 13, 2018 | Blogging A2Z Challenge

Rhia stared at the lump of blackened mass in front of her. This was supposed to be dinner, she thought.

With a sigh, she called up her husband, expecting the usual taunts again. Again, she’d have to admit to being a failure in the kitchen. Again, her mother-in-law would offer to teach her some dishes, and then proceed to remind her of the favour for many years to come. She was well familiar with these games but just didn’t know how to play it herself.

‘Hey, listen,’ she said into the phone, but was soon interrupted by her husband.

‘I’m still at work, don’t wait up for me.’ He said, before explaining about the long meeting he was stuck in.

Rhia pursed her lips in a secretive smile as she disconnected the call. She quickly dialed the number from her memory, placed the order, and proceeded to erase all evidence of the failed experiment.

Half an hour later her favourite pizza was delivered. Rhia sat by the windowside, watching the rain as she polished off the pizza and a glass of wine.

She was finally learning to play the kitchen politics, albeit her way.

Piyusha Vir

Piyusha Vir

Piyusha Vir is a writer, artist, a CELTA-certified English Language trainer, and a Creative Writing Coach. About me

11 Comments

  1. Nilay Patel

    Happiness finds its way through tough times. isn’t it?

    When the time favours, luck doesn’t matter…

    Reply
  2. Alubhujiablog

    After taking a break , you have come up with an interesting post . Good She is a selfloving girl . Earlier also I loved your post charity begins at home . Keep writing

    Reply
    • Wandering Soul

      I guess the break helped to recharge.Thank you so much. Truly means a lot. ☺

      Reply
  3. Neha

    Good for her 🙂

    Reply
  4. Akshata Ram

    Nothing like a glass of wine and pizza!

    Reply
  5. Natasha

    Ah! Nice one. Soul quenchers the pizza and the wine!

    Reply
  6. Varad

    Did she leave a couple of slices for mom-in-law and offer to school her on ordering food online? 😀

    Reply
    • Wandering Soul

      Hahaha. As of now, she’s keeping all her cards close to her. 😉

      Reply

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