Chapitre 17: True friend

" Mommy….Good morning…" Little Sam greeted Kathie while kissing her cheeks.

She opened her eyes lazily and noticed his son sitting on her stomach and was leaning on her face. She smiled at him.

" Very good morning…" she kissed his forehead.

" Why don't you let us sleep for some more time?" Ruby asked while rubbing her eyes.

" You are so lazy, Aunt Ruby but I am not…" he replied instantly Ruby opened her eyes wide with his statement.

" You crazy brat. How dare you call me lazy? Huh?" Ruby whined.

Kathie chuckled with his cute talk and Ruby's reaction. She stood up taking Little Sam in her arms towards the bathroom.

She made him complete his chores and came out of the bathroom. Then she went to the kitchen to prepare Sunday special breakfast for him whereas Sam went to greet his Uncle, Martin.

Meanwhile, Kathie prepared Sam's favorite Bagel sandwich, Muffin with cheese and orange juice. As he smelled the aroma of his favorite breakfast, Sam ran into the kitchen.

" You are the best mom…" saying he hugged her legs.

" And you are my best…" Kathie bent and kissed his forehead.

" Mommy….my stomach is making so much noise with this aroma. Please arrange everything on the table fast…" he said.

" Sure. "

" But you need to help mommy in arranging everything on the dining table fast only if you help me." She informed him.

He nodded his head like a good boy and helped his mom. When Kathie was serving breakfast on the plates, Ruby and Martin also joined them.

" Good morning…." Martin greeted all.

They greeted each other and started eating breakfast. Sam was enjoying the food as all the food was his favorite.

" Mommy...the taste is amazing…" Sam said, licking his fingers.

" Thank you...Little Chico," Kathie replied.

" He is not a little Chico but a chunky monkey who always annoys me. " Ruby said.

" Oye. How can you give stupid names to my Prince Charming?. Huh?" Martin interrupted her.

" You don't know what he said to me in the morning. He said I am lazy. Do you know?" Ruby informed him.

" That is a universal fact…." Martin laughed and gave hi-fi to Little Sam.

" Martin….you are pampering a lot and spoiling him…" Kathie glared at Martin.

" Come on...Kathie. He is such a small boy." He supported Sam again.

" Listen to me. I made my decision about

Sam. I want to join him in the preschool which also takes care of him till I am back home." She said, looking at his son.

" Why all of the sudden?" Martin questioned Kathie.

" He will learn good things and also he can play with kids. Moreover, Ruby is also joining her new job from tomorrow. It will be difficult to look after him while doing your work," Kathie explained.

" You think that I cannot handle him alone?" Martin asked her with a serious face.

"No, Martin. I didn't mean it. You have less time to finish writing your novel. If you submit your work for the publisher then you will be popular. And also you have to undergo treatment for your leg. " She replied.

" Try to understand what I want to explain to you. You have a bright future ahead." She reasoned.

Martin smiled sadly at her and said, " Bright future and me? Never!!!"

" No Martin. Whatever Kathie tells is true. " Ruby encouraged him.

As Sam was small, he was blankly looking at the trio but he understood that his mom decided for his best.

….

" When are you joining me in preschool?" He asked his mother with excitement.

Kathie smiled at him and replied, " we will go to the school tomorrow for admission. Hope you will like it"

" Okay then, Shall we go shopping?" Ruby asked Kathie and Sam.

" Why shopping? " Kathie inquired.

" As it is the first day for Sam and me, we want to wear new clothes," Ruby answered.

" Yeah ….." little Sam jumped with joy.

" But…it's not needed. You know about our present situation. Still…" Kathie told.

" No need to worry about the amount. I have been saving for Little Sam for one year. You can use it for his admission and others. Ruby can use it as you are right as it is your first day at your work " Martin said.

" What savings! " Kathie wondered.

" I have been writing articles online for a few magazines for one year. I saved it for Sam. " He replied.

" Then why don't you use it for your leg treatment. Why are you doing this? " Kathie shouted at him.

" Because Sam is more important to me. I love him so much. " Martin answered.

She was speechless with his words. She heard about true friendship stories but never imagined how selfless a true friend is.

" You already lost the movement of your legs because of me. Still, you are trying to make me happy by taking care of my son. " She cried holding his hands.

" Stupid...stop crying. If I see single tears again in your eyes. I will stop talking with you. " Martin threatened her and wiped her tears.