Chapter 22

It looked appetizing and it was in a white bowl. She hadn't seen anything like this before..

It's grated cucumber, soured cream and paprika salad with a lemon juice..

Wow! Am I really gonna eat this..she was astonished

Yes ma'am..mia smiled. It's good for you..

Okay. If you say so..she laughed back

It wasn't bad at all and she ate without making any irritating sound.

She stayed up for some time thinking about Clinton's plan. The plan wasn't detailed as to how he was going to go about it. He's presently on the third one but the sixth item had already started before the fourth probably and the fifth . She wasn't sure if lee was already comfortable or not and so far, she had not seen any lady come around to claim the position of the fifth item.

Before long Bella was asleep. She slept for so long, She didn't even know when it became late and Clinton returned.

Ma'am.. mia tapped her lightly

Bella turned and stretched.

What?..

Come have dinner..

Isn't it too early? What's the time..

It's ten minutes past 8 o' clock ma'am..

What! ..she widened her eyes and became fully awake. For how long have I slept?..

Close to seven hours..

What? Did this happen to you ever during your pregnancy?

I once slept through out the day for 22 hours..mia chuckled and removed the blanket over her

22 hours?..

Yes. The doctor said I was over stressed that week. And it was true..

This pregnancy thing is all new to me. Especially at this age of mine. I wish not to experience the 22 hour sleep you spoke of..the both laughed

Bella walked to the dining table as Clinton was also moving towards the dining. Mia brought the chair out for her and she sat.

Good evening..she greeted him

Is there a party tonight?.. Bella asked

Why do you ask?..mia asked

There are lots of dishes out here..Bella said

I just prepared some dishes I thought you might like. So that you try them and we can know what to prepare for you..

Isn't this a waste of food.. Clinton asked. She made smoked haddock lasagna for him with red wine as an accompaniment.

I don't think so sir. I prepared the dishes in little quantity so that if she doesn't like it , the damage wont be much..

Awwn, you went to all this trouble for me? I really appreciate your effort. Let's try them then..she said rubbing her palms together

Name them as you bring them..

Okay ma..this is orange and bitter leaf salad with tomato and olive dressing..

Clinton coughed and cleaned his mouth with a serviette

Eww.. Isn't it bitter?..

She squeezed her face while chewing the vegetables.

This is a capital NO..she said after swallowing it difficultly

I know it's bitter but with the oranges, it will be bearable for you. You'll later chew them comfortably..mia laughed

Next up is a water cress salad..