บท 5: New Friendship

They sat down and called a waiter to attend to them. "So, sweetheart, what would you like to eat?" Summer asked Cherish, "Hmm!! I want a Buffalo chicken wrap with blue cheese and celery." "Okay, I want a Philly cheese steak," Summer said, the waiter took note of their orders and left to get their food.

"So, Cherish why are you not in school, or don't you go to school?" Summer asked." I do!! Just that our school principal asked me to stay home and rest for Two weeks," Summer smiled," is that your way of saying that you were suspended from school?". " Kind of! Cherish said smiling." " You are a naughty girl, Summer said smiling though you remind me of someone." " Who?" Cherish asked." You remind me of my younger self, I don't tolerate bullying and I always end up fighting, just to help those being bullied".

Why were you suspended?" I fought in school, Cherish said looking down, why did you fight? Nobody ever understands me. I tried explaining to our principal in school that the girls in my class were constantly trying to bully me or my friend. So today they tried to bully my friend and I fought them". " it's okay sweetheart I understand; I don't blame you, it's good to stand up to a bully. So, do your parents blame you?", Summer asked. "No, my parents died when I was 3yrs, it's just me and my elder brother," Cherish explained.

"Oh!!! I'm so sorry sweetheart I didn't know," Summer apologized. "it's okay I don't even remember them. Although I do miss not having my parents around, my elder brother is always there for me", Cherish said. "Aww!! That's nice of him", Summer complimented. While they were still talking, the waiter brought their food and placed it on the table. Summer smiled at the waiter and said "Thank you, okay sweetheart, let's eat!"

When they were done eating, Summer called the waiter, paid for the meal and tipped the waiter. "So, tell me, are you heading home?" She asked Cherish," No I intend to tour the city before heading home, today is my day out, and I might as well enjoy it before my brother finds out that I am not at home", Cherish explained. "Hmm!! Seems like you have a strict brother?", Summer asked. "Yea, he is overprotective of me and would never allow me to leave the house on my own", Cherish explained.

"Okay, sweetheart enjoy the rest of your day, I need to head back to the office", Summer said. "it was a pleasure meeting you," Cherish said. "Same here sweetheart, take care of yourself and have a nice day", Summer said. Cherish hugged Summer and left.

Summer stood up to leave, and her phone rang, Hello!! Anita, what's up with you? "I have been very busy, and I couldn't come over for lunch. Can you please grab something for me to eat?" Anita said, "Okay dear, I will get you something to eat", Summer promised. "Thanks, sweetheart, you are a lifesaver, "Anita said." You know I will do anything for you, my baby girl", Summer said and then ended the call.

Summer gets lunch for Anita and heads back to the office, she stops at Anita's office and drops her lunch on the table." Hey !! Baby girl your lunch is here", Summer announced. " Thanks a lot, Summer you saved a life", Anita said. Summer chuckles and said, "You are welcome, Princess". " So, how is my girlfriend doing?" Anita asked. " I'm fine, so I met a sweetheart today", Summer said. "Hmm. Really?", Anita asked. " Yea, her name is Cherish, She is such a sweetheart," Summer goes on telling Anita of her encounter with Cherish. " She is a sweet soul I must admit" Anita said. " yes she is, so I am heading back to my office I have things to be done", Summer said. "Okay, dear bye, I love you", Anita said blowing kisses. "I love you too take care".