Two sides of a bridge

Chapter 3: Dinner

                       "So, i am just lost right now, hoping i find myself, who i am, who i-" . Suddenly a voice cuts through my thinking and i sigh. "Evelyn where are you? It's time for dinner, i don't know how many times I would have to say anytime dinner is ready everyone should be in the dining room , it's not that hard, is it?". "Its okay mom, she may be in the rest room" "Well how long does it take to ease oneself that she has to spend a handful of time there". Amelia looks at mom . "Mom, its a rest room, a toilet, whatever anyone does there is personal, it's not just for easing yourself" "Well, what other things do people do there except to pee and poo". Immediately, Noah lips curl into a snarling frown. "Mom, i am eating... here".

   That's my mom for you, she just doesn't care what she says on the dining table. "Evelyn!" "Mom, she isn't running away, she will soon come downstairs, just sit down". Amelia said. Right now, you may be thinking where i am that i should waste such time. Just so you know, Amelia is right, i am in the bathroom right now  doing what? Just thinking you know, thinking about my life, you know what Ben Carson said "Think BIG". Well, i was just doing that, or that is what i think i am doing, whichever way and i know some of you might be thinking, "Of all places, why the toilet?' Well i just think that the toilet is like a quiet place and a private place, personally, i think a toilet is more private than your room, that's what i think, well what do you think? You can write in the comments. I think it's private because a person does not just barge into the toilet like your room without you knowing but i know, you can still lock your room but one thing about the toilet is that, that is the least place anyone will think you are, i know i am weird right but that is my personal space, yeah and right now i am writing in my diary so that is why i am spending such a time there. 

     So, after writing in my diary, I go downstairs for dinner, I look down at the dining area and i missed half of the dinner, well that's fine. "Guys, i am here for dinner" "Finally, you are here, where have you been, your food has gotten cold already, you better go put it in the microwave" As i am going towards the microwave, my sister grabs my arm and gives me a smile, a reassuring smile that tells me i am doing just fine". Well, i just smiled back, and she also helped me with my food, she IS a kind sister, she has always been, well after 5 minutes, my food has been warmed and i settle down to eat. "Mom when is Dad coming back? I miss him" Noah said. "Noah, everyone misses him, don't we?" Mom said. And when she says"Don't we?" we just have to say "We do". So that's what we said "We do, Noah, we sure do" "Which country did he travel to though?" "Argentina" "Wow" "Yeah, i heard they are running out of oil" 'Wow, will Dad be okay?" Noah asked. "Of course he will, he has always been". Amelia said rubbing Noah's shoulders. "Well, it has been 8 months now" I say. Mother looks at me. "Evelyn, can you just stop adding fuel to the fire, you should assure him". What did i do? Isn't it better if i say the truth? 

"Why don't we talk about other things and leave Dad's issue aside, hm?" My sis says this to ease the air. "Amelia is right, what about your fashion designing' "Yeah, i am just looking for Fashion schools to admit myself" "Okay, that's good, i trust you and look, when looking for the schools you don't have to bother about the fees, just look for a fashion school that you like but that doesn't mean you go look for the most expensive ones". Amelia laughs and says "i wouldn't think about it". "What about you Noah? How have you been doing in school?" "Well, i would say the usual..." "Just sitting down at the back, doing his own thing" "Maya, i didn't ask you anything, why then are you talking?" "i just wanted to..." "your turn will come, let him speak" "Well, she is right about something but well, a new teacher came" "Wow, really, what's her name?" "Her?" "What? It's not a she?" "Of course not, it's a man". Mom whispered to Amelia "I don't understand why he doesn't like female teachers" "Well, it's his choice, maybe he is just comfortable with male teachers" 'Well, what is his name?" "Mr. Frederick" "Wow, from which country?" "I don't know, i don't care even" "Wow, that is one BIG sentence there, Noah". Mom looks at Noah with those eyes. "okay, i am sorry". Mom pokes beef on her plate. "Well, you should get to know him". 

"Well now to you, Evelyn, how is school?'. Well to be honest, i didn't she will ask me this, well, i would say mom is a person who asks about her children's studies and i am not left out in this. "Well, the usual...' "That is doing well and crushing on Williams" "Amelia... No mom she is lying"  "Yeah, i am obviously lying". Amelia said sarcastically. "yes you are" "There is no need lying to me , i was your age once so i understand" "Yes mom i know but i am definitely not crushing on anyone" "Well, if you say so" Noah said chuckling. "Noah!". mom shouts at him and suddenly he chokes on his food, it was so funny, i immediately started laughing. 'here take some water". Amelia said giving him some water. "That suits you right" "Well, i am not the one crushing on Williams" "Mom tell Noah to stop' 'Well, then stop teasing him" "i am not" 'She was" 'Stop you guys" Amelia says. 'We are on the dining table, remember no talking when eating' 'Thank you Amelia" Mom says. Amelia gets up as soon as she is done eating, she goes to wash her plate. "Everyone when you are done, you can drop your plates in the sink, i will wash it for you" "Mom, i don't want my veggies" "What do you mean by that". Amelia comes and rubs his hair and says "Boy eat your veggies, veggies makes you grow" "Well, i don't want to grow" "Noah, you will eat those veggies, whatever i cook that is what you eat" "Fine, i will eat them". mom is done with hers and keeps her plate in the sink. "Goodnight everyone, i am going to bed, make sure you say your prayers" "Sure we will". Amelia says. "Umm, Evelyn, can you fasten up, i am sleepy' "Coming sis, you know i am slow eating" "Me too" "Fine". 

And that is how our dinner was spent, so chaotic right? make sure you answer the questions in the comments

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