Broken

Broken Chapter 6: 3 years Later...

I couldn't ask for anything more. Even though it isn't what I hoped my life would turn out like, I am happy about where I stand today. Lilly is quickly growing up and just....beautiful. People say she is the spitting image of me. Her long wavy locks were up to her mid-back, her brown eyes twinkled when she would laugh or smile, and she even does that famous lip bite of mine whenever she is thinking, nervous, or shy. The only thing she inherited from her 'father' was his nose.
She was now 3 years old and a very, very content and happy child. I still bring her to work, however, she was the heart and love of the café. She would help out with taking orders and serving plates. Not the heavy ones though, just ones that either have sandwiches, muffins, bagels, or donuts. She was such a sweet, carefree child and I admire her so much for that.
Today was just like any normal day in the café, serving here, refilling mugs there, cleaning coffee stains on tables, yup just the same old usual. Lilly followed me everywhere I'd go. She helps in anyway that she can and I did not mind at all. I noticed an elderly couple walk in who took their seats by the window. Since I wasn't helping any costumers at the moment I decided to go take their order. I turned to look at Lilly who was staring right back at me. I could tell she was eager to go and take their order.
"Okay want to take this one?", I asked.
"Can I mommy?", she asked back.
"Of course you can", I replied.

She flashed me her adorable smile.

"Remember---", I said but I was interrupted.
"Always ask kindly and always smile", she said.
I smiled. "That's my princess", I said then I kissed her forehead.
"Lets go", I told her.

I started walking towards the table where the elderly couple took their seats with Lilly a bit in front of me. When we got there, Lilly started to introduce herself.

"Good afternoon my name is Lilly and this is my mommy", she said while gesturing her hands towards me. "Can we help you with your order today?", she asked politely in the cutest little girl's voice.
"Oh how adorable", the elderly women said while looking at me with a smile.

I kindly returned the smile.

"How old are you sweetie?", she asked her.

She looked up at me asking for permission. Cause after all I told her not to have proper conversations with strangers unless I tell her its okay. However, I nodded my head telling her yes.

"I am 3 years old", she said while holding up three fingers.
"Wow! You are three years old and you have a job already?", the elderly man asked.
"Yes, I love helping mommy", she replied back.
"Well looks like you have a big helper in your hands", the elderly man said to me.
"I do, she is a very big help", I said smiling down at my little girl.
"Okay because you are a big help-", the elderly woman smiled at her while talking. "Can I get 2 small oatmeals with 2 decaf coffees with 2 sugars in each decaf please?", the elderly women asked Lilly.
"You sure can!", she said happily before turning to me.

I already wrote it down but she just has the habit in making sure I got it all written down.

"2 small oatmeals and 2 decafs coffees with 2 sugars in each decaf mommy", she said to confirm.
I nodded my head.
"Impressive", the elderly man said.

I smiled back in response.

"Can I get you anything else?", she asked one last time before going in to the kitchen to give their orders.
"No thank you sweet heart that's everything", the elderly woman said.
"Okay, we will be back with your orders shortly", she said while waving goodbye before heading to the kitchen.