144 A CULINARY CLASH

“Hi, Raquel,” Lily said politely as she stood next to Raquel who was filling a full chicken. Raquel turned to her. “Oh? What a surprise. I thought you didn't like me so why are you here?” She raised a brow. “To bother me or yell at me again?” Lily waved her palms and shook her head negatively. “Of course not. I just came to apologize to you for what happened yesterday. It's not that I don't like you—” Although I can't say I like you either. “—I was just in a really bad mood and snapped when you wouldn't listen and insisted on helping me. I overreacted and felt bad, I apologize.” Raquel smiled at her. “It's all good. I understand you," she said. “And besides, I was the one who was constantly bugging you.” If you knew that, why did you act as though I offended you or snapped without reason? No matter how I look at it, I just can't like her. She's such a fake. “I'll excuse myself then,” Lily said and turned to leave but Raquel held her by her hand. “We don't have as much