PIZZA GIRL
DIANA
We got to the shop and parked the scooter under the shed where I always park it.
I walked into the shop holding Isaac’s hand in mine.
“We are here mom.” I said happily.
“Awwwn you guys look sweet together.” She said and we looked at each other smiling.
“Ma’am thank you for this opportunity. I really appreciate it so much. No one has ever done this great thing for me before.” Isaac said emotionally and I rubbed his hand smiling.
“It’s okay Isaac. You deserve the best. I need a boy child too.” She said and I laughed.
“You are tired of me now?” I asked pouting my mouth.
“You know that’s not true Diana.” She said opening her arms and I ran into it hugging her tightly.
“I love you Mom.” I said and she brushed down my hair with her hand.
“I love you too.” She replied and I nodded disengaging.
“So where are we going today? We need to coach our new worker how to do these things.” I said looking at Isaac who was just looking like a novice.
“I really need one.” He said and I chuckled.
“Okay so this is today’s deal. We are delivering to five restaurant. Just got the deals this morning. And I have started making the pizzas.” She said and I nodded.
“That’s great. We will start parking.” I said and she nodded.
“I want to see you Issac.” She said and I narrowed my gaze.
I looked at Isaac and I saw fear in his eyes.
“It’s fine. Nothing much.” She said and I nodded looking at him. He breathed out nodding and I excused them.
“I am so eager to know what she wants to talk about.”
ISAAC
“Ma’am hope no problems? Am kinda scared.” I said nervously.
“I want to discuss something with you. And I need you to help me.” She said and I nodded anxiously.
“Diana’s real mom is having her birthday tomorrow and she is throwing a party.” She said and I smiled.
“That’s great news.” I said smiling.
“Of course it is. She wants Diana present, and Diana doesn’t want to go. Can you help me talk to her?” She asked and I looked at her from inside the shop.
“I will try. I hope she listens to me.” I said and she nodded.
“She will. She loves you. And if she wants you there too, you can go with her.” She said and I smiled.
“I don’t think that is a good idea. I have never gone to one before. It’s going to be very strange.” I said and she shook her head.
“You won’t feel that way since she will be there. I just need her to see her mother again. She doesn’t really like her.” She said and I nodded.
“I understand you well Ma’am. I will talk to her.” I said and she nodded smiling.
“Thank you.” She replied and I nodded heading for the door.
“Diana let’s start loading.” I said calling her in.
“Okay.” She said looking at both of us as she came in.
We began to pack the cartons to the scooter and tieing it down with a rope to the back.
“This can carry just a person.” I said after seeing the space the cartons had occupied.
“We will manage it. It can still carry two people.” She said smiling.
“Are you sure? You can deliver this on your own and then I will go with you for the other ones, where we won’t to be needing the scooter.” I said but she shook her head.
“We are going together. Anywhere I go today I want you next to me.” She said kissing my cheeks.
“If you insist. Then so be it.” I said and she nodded smiling.
“Sit behind me, be careful not to hit the cartons with your leg.” She said and I nodded.
As she sat, I sat behind her, holding her very tight as I have always done.
She ignited the engine and we began to move, but this time it wasn’t a fast pace.
“What’s wrong? Too much weight?” I asked and she shook her head.
“Not that. I want us to talk as we move that’s why.” She said and I nodded against her shoulder.
“What did Mom tell you? Am so eager to hear it. Please tell me.” She said and I sighed smiling.
“Your mother shares the same day with me. It’s very amazing you know.” I said and I heard her scoff.
“If it’s about her, i don’t want to talk about it. And if it’s about going to the party I ain’t agreeing to that.” She said and I kissed her neck.
“Diana, please change your mind. I really want you there, do that for me. If that’s my birthday gift i will be forever grateful. I want you to talk to her.” I said.
“I don’t want to see her.” She said sadly.
“I will be there too, is that okay? Seeing you both talk is what will make my day tomorrow.” I said and she pulled over.
“Isaac.” She said and I held her tight.
“Please Diana. She won’t hurt you and she would have her reasons. Take it like it’s my birthday party. Please my love.” I pleaded kissing her neck.
“Fine. I will go with you. And I will talk to only you. Since it’s your day, I will do what you want.” She said igniting the engine again.
“Thank you. I love you. Thank you for honoring me.” I said and she placed her hand on mine.
“I love you too.” She replied and I kissed her cheek.
TBC….
