Marie’s mom acted as if she didn’t notice how
awkward the moment was and hurried off to get the order. A few moments passed
before she glided through the door. “This will probably be a cold treat on a
day like today.” Marie said as her mother placed the ice cream in front of
Victoria. Victoria picked the dish up and crammed a mouthful in but soon felt
her mistake and shut her eyes tightly. Marie laughed at the expression on her
face. “ Oh my! Victoria let a heavy breath escape her lips. “My tongue feels
numb.” The words came out with such a funny sound that all three began to
laugh. Marie recovered first and decided to give proper introductions. “Mother,
this is Victoria Clement.” Victoria took a deep breath as she reached out to
accept the hand extended to her. “Nice to meet you Victoria, I am Clara Jones.
I should have warned you to take smaller bites but….” Clara covered her mouth
with her hand to hide a chuckle. “Dear, your face was priceless.” Once again
they all began to laugh and did not notice the young man who came through the
kitchen door. He noticed that a new customer had entered the diner and made
hurried to take the order. When he was finished, Clara motioned for him to come
over to their group. “Troy, come over here and meet Marie’s friend.”
Troy smiled politely in response but did not
speak a word. Marie’s last “friend” was still very much a part of his memory
and he wanted no part of this new friendship. “What’s the face for son?”
Troy realized that he had been scowling and
shook his head back and forth to signal that it was nothing to worry about. Clara
shrugged her shoulders and tossed a cloth napkin over Troy’s shoulder. “Hold
the counter for me for a little bit.” Then just before she snuck disappeared
behind the kitchen door she whispered into his ear. “You can’t run from girls
your whole life.” Troy rolled his eyes and began scrubbing the counter down
with vigor. “Mom keeping you busy, Troy?” Marie asked her brother only to
receive a slight nod.
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