As if this was some amazing place.
Her restraint caused Yesseca's heart to ache.
Many children would have loathed coming to this fast food restaurant of an inferior brand.
But Dory was so reserved.
The specialty of the restaurant was its fast service.
In less than 15 minutes, a large spread of food was served on the table.
Hamburgers, ice- creams, french fries, fried chickens...
The large table was full to the brim.
Dory's eyes were blown wide open.
Yesseca chuckled, "I've ordered each of everything. Don't worry, I have money. You can eat whatever you want."
Dory swallowed down her saliva.
She still whispered, "Aunt, we can't waste money even if you have it. Otherwise, we'd better return these. We can't eat so much."
Yesseca's eyes glimmered.
This child was really sensible.
It was obvious that a large table of delicious food was an irresistible temptation to her.
Yet she could still say such words.
It was not an easy thing to do for her age.
Yesseca then said in a gentle voice, "You can't return them once you've ordered it. It won't be a waste. If you can't finish it, then pack it up and bring it back."
It was only then Dory didn't say anything further.
She began to eat.
Yesseca noticed that even the hands that were holding the hamburgers were shivering.
"Don't be nervous, Dory. Eat slowly."
Dory lifted her head, an embarrassed expression on her tiny face, "Aunt, I've never eaten a hamburger before. I -1 saw someone else eat one and I was so envious."
Yesseca's breathe froze.
Her heart went out a little more towards Dory.
She reached out a hand to touch her face and stated, "Dory, next time if you want to eat a hamburger, then just look for me. Or if you want to eat something else, you can also look for me. Whatever you want to eat, I'll buy them for you."
A fragmented light glimmered within Dory's eyes.
It wasn't a light of anticipation, nor was it a light of excitement.
It was a light of gratitude.
"Thank you, Aunt."
An hour later, Dory was on her way home.
It was at that moment she realized that the food that was packed up was meant for her.
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