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I blanched, feeling stuck with indecision. I managed a smile, willed myself to move to her table. It would be rude to refuse her invitation.

My gaze swept around, looking out for one face in particular. There was no sight of him nor did I perceive his signature scent which was fast becoming his trademark.

"Hi, everyone. Hello, Rachel." I grabbed a chair for myself and settled down amongst them. The conversation around the table resumed from where it had stopped and after a while, I found myself warming up as I indulged in the tasty food and the lively conversation.

It was then I realized the low music that had been playing in the background. Schedule notes were passed round and somebody made a joke about working during a supposed getaway from work.

It felt wonderful to mix with my colleagues, setting aside professionalism.

It was a beautiful evening and I was grateful most especially that somehow, Aiden didn't join in the dinner.

The next morning, we arrived at Green Haven Farm, where we were warmly welcomed by the owner, Mr Jenkins, his weathered face creasing into a smile. His workers, a friendly bunch, nodded in greeting, their hands stained with the telltale signs of fermentation.

"Ah, glad you folks could make it!" He boomed, his voice like a warm hug. "Today, we're gonna show yo

you the secrets of making the finest sauerkraut from this side of the world."

to showcase his famous technique, his hands moving deftly as he chopped and salted

that perfect flavor, I asked,

is to get the right balance of salt and acidity," he explained, his eyes twinkling with enthusiasm. You want it to

fermentation doesn't ruin the sauerkraut and gives an odor of decay?" A male

regaled us with stories of his childhood, of helping his mother make sauerkraut in their family kitchen.

appeared beside me, his eyes fixed on Mr.

grew uncomfortable at the proximity. "Yeah, I've always wanted to learn how to make

staring at me with intense concentration. Quickly, I looked away, feeling color flood my

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me smiled, which I returned rather stiffly, trying to brush off the awkwardness. After the demonstration, we were grouped and given tasks to complete around the farm, including exploring

of

identify the various plants

of fresh herbs and earthy soil filled the air, and I breathed it in deeply, loving the scents

lanky man with a charming smile and a mischievous glint in

you could use a

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