Diary of a Christian Girl

Pizza and Games

Emily narrates:

The doorbell rang again, I didn't give it importance once more, seconds later I heard Bella's voice greeting my mother and running straight to my room. When the steps became louder she surprised me with a hug, I hugged her very tightly, I was already more relaxed because I had talked for a long time with Mati.

-How are you Gaby?- Bella asked me.

-I'm much better- A very strong smell invaded my nose. -Is that pizza?- I said excitedly.

-Yes, it is, I thought the three of us could have some fun, we haven't done it for a long time.- It's amazing how she and Mati know me so well that they know what I need.

We sat on the floor, Mati passed me the pizza so I could eat, although I feel nostalgic not seeing them, I like to be with them and feel accompanied. I ate a lot, I lost count of how many pieces I ate. When I couldn't eat any more pizza, with my hands I looked for Mati who was sitting to my right and I lay down on his legs, it's something we do very often and I like to do it.

-Well, I was looking for some games so we can have fun like never before- I'm glad Bella always wants to cheer me up as much as she can. -The game is about guessing what object or animal the other person has through the sounds they make. I'll start...- Bella started making noises like a horse and Mati guessed it. We played for a long time and laughed a lot, it was very funny to listen to the noises each one made.

-Well, next game- said Bella with laughter because the last sound that Mati made, trying to be a dolphin, was too funny. -I brought a box, inside it we are going to put things and you have to put your hands inside and guess what it is depending on what you feel, Emily begins.- Mati helped me to get closer to the box, I was very nervous, I know that Bella can be cruel with what I put in there. Just as my hands entered the box, I felt some glass, the object must be inside. I found the edge and felt something very sticky liquid, I got scared as soon as I felt it and heard Mati and Bella's laughter. At the end I realized it was condensed milk.

Mati and Bella took care to tell me which objects were touching them and made sure their reactions to the objects were audible, as I couldn't see their faces.

After a while of many games and lots of fun, my mom came out the door telling us that she brought ice cream and that Mati's and Bella's parents gave them permission to stay the night. We ate ice cream and Bella started playing music, Mati and I were singing at the top of our lungs as I listened to Bella jumping to the music. Mati gently took my hand and led me over to Bella and we started jumping along with her.

Tonight, for just a moment, I forgot my pain and felt happy again....