Page 21 of Millie's Cruise Ship Mysteries
“You’re the best.” Millie thanked him and triumphantly waved her radio in the air. “I’ll add the chocolate croissant class and send out the revised schedule.”
“We are talking about Amit, here. He tends to be a little.” Danielle paused, struggling to find the right word. “Klutzy.”
“He is, but his heart is in the right spotandhe cheerfully agreed to help. Plus, I’ll be on hand to assist in case things go sideways. What’s a day at sea without a little improvisation?”
Chapter 8
“I have everything you requested, Miss Millie.” Amit whisked her across the galley to a long row of tables. “Thirty have signed up.”
“Within an hour of me sending out the revised activity app,” Millie said. “We also have a waiting list in case someone doesn’t show.”
Annette wandered over. “Amit’s been prepping for his debut baking class from the moment you asked him to help fill the schedule.”
“This will go off without a hitch.” Amit made a flat line with his hand. “No catastrophes, flash fires, calls for the hazmat team.”
“Easy breezy,” Millie said. “Gloria and her friends were among the first to sign up.”
Annette arched her eyebrow. “Including your cousin Liz?”
“She’s not much for cooking, baking, or anything involving domestic duties. Plus, I have a bingo session at the same time. I’m sure she would much rather play bingo than fold croissants.” Millie’s app chimed. “The attendees are meeting me in the hallway. I’ll bring them in as soon as everyone arrives.”
“See you in a few.”
Using the side entrance, she stepped into the hallway where she found a cluster of people waiting.
“Are you here for Amit’s chocolate croissant making class?”
“We are. I’m thrilled to take part in a baking class,” a woman exclaimed. “A yummy one to boot.”
“As soon as everyone shows up, we’ll head inside.” Millie stepped forward, greeting the new arrivals and instructing them to wait with the rest of the group.
Familiar faces appeared. Gloria and the Garden Girls picked up the pace when they spotted Millie.
“I hope we’re not late,” Lucy said.
“You’re right on time.” Millie quickly counted heads. “We’re waiting on three more, and then we’ll go in.”
“I haven’t been in a commercial kitchen since I sold Dot’s Restaurant,” Dot said. “It will be fun to sink my hands into some dough.”
“Pastry dough to be precise,” Millie said. “The croissants are surprisingly easy to make. Hopefully, you won’t be disappointed.”
“The end result matters most. Easy or hard, I’m sure we’ll savor the endeavor.”
“I was a little sad we missed South Seas Cay but am looking forward to finally having a beach day in Grand Turk,” Margaret said.
“I noticed Liz wasn’t on the signup list,” Millie said.
“She’s playing bingo.”
“Liz has bingo on the brain,” Ruth said. “Not to mention she’s not a fan of domestic duties.”
“I figured as much.”
The stragglers appeared. Millie greeted them and backed up, opening the galley’s swinging door. “Follow me, please.”
The group entered single file, weaving their way past kitchen workers who were cleaning up after lunch service.
Annette lingered off to the side, quietly watching as Amit welcomed the guests. “Good afternoon. Thank you for joining me. My name is Amit Uddin. I am the bakery chef for Siren of the Seas.”
