Chapter 90; Delicious Surprise

Bella instructed the girls to bring her a bigger container, and they quickly obliged. She then started peeling some of the yellow bananas with her hands, putting them in the container once they were peeled.

As the bananas accumulated in the container, Bella added the cassava flour she had ground earlier. She started kneading the mixture, working it until it was soft and pliable.

The girls watched in fascination as Bella worked the mixture, their curiosity piqued. "What are you making, Bella?" one of them asked.

Bella just smiled and said, "You'll see. Just be patient."

Once the mixture was ready, Bella went and lit a fire. She instructed Bianca to bring her some banana leaves, and once Bianca returned with them, Bella passed the leaves over the fire to make them soft and pliable.

The girls watched as Bella expertly worked the banana leaves, folding them into small packets. She then started making small-sized pancakes from the cassava mixture, folding each one into a banana leaf packet.

As she worked, Bella used small banana stem ropes to tie the packets shut. She then placed the packets in the ashes under the fire, repeating the process until all the mixture was used up.

The girls were fascinated by the process, and they couldn't wait to see the finished product. "How long until they're ready, Bella?" one of them asked.

Bella smiled and said, "Let's wait for about 30 minutes. Then we can check on them."

The girls nodded, and they all sat down to wait. Bella stood up and washed her hands, then went to make some mango juice. She returned with a jug of juice and some cups, and they all sat down to drink and chat.

As they waited, the girls asked Bella all sorts of questions about the surprise meal. Bella just smiled and said, "You'll see. Just be patient."

Finally, after what felt like an eternity to the girls, Bella said, "I think they're ready now. Let's go check."

She got a stick and started removing the packets from the ashes under the fire. The girls were eager to know how they looked and tasted.

As Bella opened the first packet, the girls all gasped in amazement. Inside the packet was a delicious-looking pancake, perfectly cooked and fragrant.

The girls all cheered and clapped, excited to try the surprise meal. Bella smiled and handed out the packets, and they all sat down to enjoy their delicious surprise.

As they ate, the girls all raved about the meal. "Bella, this is amazing!" one of them exclaimed.

Bella just smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. I was hoping you would."

The girls all nodded in agreement, their faces full of joy and satisfaction. They had never tasted anything so delicious before, and they were all grateful to Bella for making it for them.

As they finished their meal, the girls all thanked Bella and hugged her. They were all so happy and content, and they knew that they would never forget this special moment.

Bella smiled and hugged them back, feeling happy and content herself. She knew that she had made a difference in the girls' lives, and that was all that mattered.

As they all sat together, enjoying each other's company, Bella knew that this was just the beginning of their journey together. She was excited to see what the future held for them, and she knew that she would always be there to support and care for the girls.