Andrew only had two classes a week, and for the next few days, I was blissfully free of Rick's relentless calls, which gave me a much-needed break.

After a couple of days of rest, I returned to my little dessert shop.

I might not have any extraordinary talents, but cooking and eating are definitely my strong suits.

After graduating from college, I was determined not to be just another cog in the corporate machine, so I took the plunge into entrepreneurship.

In reality, I ended up opening a small dessert shop not far from home.

It was a modest place, but the income was steady enough to keep me afloat.

I had two part-time students helping me out, and during my absence, they managed the shop just fine.

As I entered the shop, I headed straight to the kitchen, eager to experiment with a new flavor for my cheese jars. I lost track of time, completely absorbed in my work until the two girls popped in to let me know they were leaving. Only then did I realize how much time had passed.