Life In The Big Apple

The ride back home

Lena's: POV
After my cooking class ended l made sure the classroom was cleaned before we left out. Francesca helped me straighten up a bit, l only had the room for two hours
I wasn't allowed to make anything from scratch
Which was total bull shit. I don't use box cake mix
Talking about it takes to much time, they knew l was pastry chef with my own bakery. But no l had to do it their way, after we were through. I locked up door and drop the keys in the night box. We walked out the building and walked towards the parking lot to get to my car, l unlock the doors so that Frankie and Ariana could get in. I got Ariana strapped into her car seat, and close the door. I went around the drivers side and got inside
It looked like a storm was heading this way cause the clouds were gray. I'm not use to driving in dangerous weather, l started up the vehicle and pulled out
Hopefully Stef brought some more fire wood. We have a thirty minute Drive to the house, l take my time getting home. I turned on the radio to listen to the local news station, mommy l'm getting hungry Ariana says to me
I know baby but we'll be home soon l say to my four year old. Honey how did you like the class, Lena asks Frankie
It was cool why couldn't you make your usual food
Francesca. I'm trying to come up with the best response
My boss doesn't want me teaching the students things like that, Lena responds. Mommy how are they supposed to learn how cook properly when they can't even make certain dishes Francesca said, l think it's that they can't afford to buy baking things. Lena explains
I still feel it's unfair to have you come in and make what they tell you, Frankie replies. You are correct love and no it's not fair to the people that come in and wanna learn how to make other dishes, I'm gonna bring it up at the next meeting. Lena States, she takes in everything that her daughter said. Lena isn't some push over, she knows she'll have to put her foot down and speak up. If she wants to see results, Lena hasn't been teaching at the culinary institute for long. She's gonna address her concerns at the team meeting, Lena thinks it's time for a change. She pulls up in the driveway. Turns off the car and got out
Lena unbuckles Ariana's seat belt, Francesca's already out the car. Lena takes her house key from her bag and unlocks the front door, she enters inside. Lena notices the table set up. Hi babe how was class today Stef asks
It went okay, Lena replied Stef knows something must have happened. Due to Lena's lack of enthusiasm
The girls head up to get wash up for dinner, Lena removes her jacket and hangs up in the closet. Comes in the kitchen
And washes her hands in the sink, and how was your day
Lena asked Stef. It's interesting l found out what Ms. Callie has been up to, Stef tells Lena but doesn't go in full detail
Lena knew not push. So she drops the subject, Lena knew when Stef was ready she'll tell her. Frankie and Ariana came back down, they came in and took their places at the table. Stef lays the baked chicken out on the table along with the veggies, everyone has their plates filled with food