11 : Lala

Ly's POV

Today has been decided. Last night, I call my Mama hoping that she might meet me and lucky for me because she's not busy. So right now with Nari, I'm here in my restaurant at the boulevard as a customer. We are having lunch and I'm meeting my Mama in here. I just hope that my staff here knows what they're doing. Also, I'm expecting to see the manager.

" Mama "

" Hmm? Yes baby? " I didn't know that my daughter was trying to get my attention.

" Hungry " she said with a pout. Aww.

" Ok, sweetie. What do you want to eat? "

" I want pizza mama and salad and......." before she can blabber more I cut her.

" Ok, ok sweetheart. You will have pizza, salad and a watermelon shake. Am I correct? "

" Yes, Mama, thank you. When is Lala coming Mama? " I was about to answer when my phone buzzed. I check it first and so that it was from my mother saying that she's near.

" Oh, sweetie. Your Lala is near so let's order now, shall we? " I said smiling.

I press the button on the table and James came instantly. James is a gay and we get along well when I was still pretending as a waitress here.

" Good afternoon, Ma'am. Can I take your orders? " I heard him say those and I raise my glance to him. I smile and he looks happy seeing me.

" Hi, James. Can we have....." when I said 'we', he check who's the other person with me when his eyes landed on Nari. I mouthed him 'my daughter'. He nods. " So, can we have two steak please both well done; a pizza, small; one order of vegetable salad; one watermelon shake and two glasses of red wine." I said.

" I'll just repeat your order, Ma'am. Two steaks well done, one pizza small size, one order of vegetable salad, a watermelon shake and lastly two glasses of red wine." I nod then he went back to the kitchen counter.

I was about to get my phone when someone hugs me from behind. I almost squealed when Nari jumps on her chair and ran past me while shouting ' Lala '. I turn around and smiled.

" Mama " I explained and got up of my chair excitedly then hugs my mother.

" My daughter, I miss you so much my big girl and my Lala's girl. How are you both? " Mom asked hugging us.

" We miss you so much Ma. And we're good, how about you Ma? Is everything alright? " I asked mama while pulling a chair for her. She sat down but she narrowed her round eyes to me.

" You! When will you ever visit me woman? I miss my granddaughter so much but you never visited me. " she pouts and I laugh.

" Christ, Ma. " I exclaimed.

" What?! I didn't do anything. " she said then turns to Nari who is sitting quietly on her chair then ask. " Right sweetheart? " Nari nods and she smirks.

" Yes, you did Ma. Stop pouting please. It doesn't suit you. " I tease.

" Whatever, Yeisha. " she said blatantly and I just chuckled.

After a few minutes our food came. We start digging it. We ate quietly but then someone thinks that it's okay to interrupt.

" Well well well. If it isn't my favorite worker who quit suddenly. " I look up and saw Shawn smiling fakingly at us.

" Oh, hi Shawn. Fancy meeting you here." I said with a smile. Well you know me, I'm not a fake person. I glanced at my mother and saw that she's looking at me either. " Ah, yeah. Mom this is Shawn, Shawn Young the manager of this restaurant. " My mother extended her hand to shake Shawn's. I heard the latter muttered a 'nice to meet you' and my mother just nods. And I thought that he will go away after but girl I'm wrong. I followed his gaze and it landed on Nari. I can see confusion on his face but it was gone quickly and I hope he'll never question about her. I sigh in relief when he bid his goodbye and walk away.

" So....." mom started. " What do you want to tell me Yeisha? " she then asked.

" Him, happen Ma." She raised her brows in question. " I mean he's my manager, right? " she nods. " He became cocky these days, well he's always an asshole with a big ego. He dare asks me if I can let him manage my restaurant for fuck sake." I burst out and frustration.

" Mommy, no cursing. " shit I forgot Nari hates it.

" Sorry, baby." I said and she just pouted while Ma just smiled watching us.

" What do you want me to do then sweetie? " Ma asked me.

" I just want you to leave with us Ma. I can't bring Nari to work anymore and I don't want to risk her safety either if something might happen and besides I miss you so much and I feel better if you're close to me, if you're close to us. "

" Don't worry, Yeisha dear. I'll be with you two, okay? I can't say no to this little cutie here. " Mom stated beaming at Nari.

" Really Mom?! You'll live with us? "

" Of course, you are my daughter and I want to be with you besides the farm is gonna be fine without me. " I got up and hug my mother.

" Thank you Mama. " I whisper.

" Ok, ok. Let's just eat then let's go shopping, how's that? " she suggested.

" That's perfect mom but don't spoil Nari again, okay? "

" I can't promise daughter." And she gave me a cheeky smile. Oh my god.

We continued eating then went to the mall with mom following behind us. She brought her car so we'll just convoy each other. When we reach the mall, Nari and mom headed to the department store while I on the other hand following them with a cart. I love my life. I became a third wheeler on them. Few minutes have passed and the cart is full of different things. There are Nari's toys, some shoes for her and mom and mom's clothes and mine. When we're done choosing we went to the counter to pay then headed outside to our car.

I drove ahead of mom then she followed even though she knows where we live. When we got home, I showed mom her room at the corner and let her finish up while I sort our shopping bag with Nari helping me carry a small pouch. I went first to her room and piled her new clothes and dresses. I helped her freshen up then change her clothes before going to my own room and took a bath. I changed into a short shorts and a tank top then went down to the living room where I found mom drinking a glass of juice sitting on the couch. Then our night ended chatting with each other.