The kitchen was filled with sounds of the firewood as it chipped off the fire, sending sparks everywhere.
Chidera stared at it then frowned, the fire wood was staring to die down.

Chidera hissed.
She didn’t want to have a late lunch, especially not in this rainy season.
She didn’t want to have to work in the outdoor kitchen when the rain comes and surely from noon the rain will definitely fall, it had gone like that for days.
She then decided to reach out for some more firewood and as she did so, her mother spoke.

“Chi Chi, don’t add more heat to the fire. That should about settle it.” Mama cajols, filling the outdoor kitchen with her soft voice.

Chidera was bewildered and a bit annoyed.
“Mama.” she started, trying really hard to hide her irritation.

“It’s almost noon, we need to hurry up. Besides we have enough fire wood, let’s just use them up.”

“Hmm” Mama chuckled as she plucked up some Uziza leaves from their stems then placed them on a wooden tray nearby.

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