Finding joy

Micheal king again?

“He called me a freak , why would he call me that?” Jake just kept laughing like I was a comedian in a stand-up show.. I couldn't wait to tell jake everything that happened , so the next day i started babbling uncontrollably.

" Can you stop laughing please , I embarrassed myself again , I don't ever want to see him again ". Immediately, I said that the door opened, and Micheal Kings walked in all his glory. He wasn't with that witch today, though at least that's something to be thankful for. A little girl with golden hair followed closely , she had her hair in pigtails , with cute ribbons on them. Then an elderly woman was with them too. She didn't look that old , she looked like she was in her mid-thirties , she was very elegant. Everything my gambling mom wasn't

" I guess the universe isn't in your favor today , because Micheal is here" I let out a heavy sigh. Oh God why, I waited for them to sit at a table, so I could go over and take their orders.

" Good morning ma’am , good morning sir" I said while giving him the meanest look ever.

" Mom, this is the annoying girl I was telling you about ". Wait, he talked about me to his mom, only God knows what he's said about me .

" Oh stop it Micheal, she doesn't look like a bad person , or a troublemaker " I slowly turned to Micheal with a smirk

" I don't know what he has told you, ma'am, but I didn't do any of those things on purpose. I'm not a troublemaker at all , and I promise I tried apologizing to your son, but he is the rudest person I have ever met."

" It's fine , Micheal can be difficult sometimes. "

" I like your hair, it's soft" the little girl said while looking at me. "Thank you, I love yours more , and I love your cute ribbons " I responded, while smiling. She is the cutest girl I've ever seen.

" Mom doesn't know how to make my hair any other way , if u like my hair and I like yours, let's switch, then" I laughed at that ." Sure we can do that " I pinched her cheek and she let out a cute. Small smile.I turned and saw Micheal looking at me , psycho , but his mom was also staring at me and the little girl. Wait, I don't know her name.

" What's your name, beautiful? "

" Chloe, what's yours?"

" I'm Madison , nice to meet you Chloe. "Yes, she smiled again ,so cute.

" Can I take your orders now " I said, while bringing out my pen ready to jot their orders down.

" I'll have a latte please with cream , and yes, a vanilla cake" Micheal's mom gave to her with a huge smile on her face. It was contagious. I wish my mom knew how to smile like that . " And what would you like to have Chloe?"

" Chocolate ice-cream with sprinkles "

" Have you ever tried it with raspberries " I asked, And her face lit up

" No, is it good ?" I chuckled," wait you'll find out soon", then I turned to Mr, grumpy " and you sir, what can I get you?"

" The usual, " he replied.

" Sorry I've only served you once. I don't know what ' the usual' is " I replied, confused.

" And what did you serve me, Madison ?" Oh my God, the first time he actually called me by my name , it sounded so right , snap out of it Maddie .

" Uhmm mint chocolate chip " I replied.

" Use your common sense then ". There's nothing I wanted more than to slap his beautiful face

" Be nice Michael " his mom said sternly.

" I'll be back with your orders soon " I said, and left their table , and gave the orders to Jake."

" Here's your ice cream, test it and tell me what you think yh?"

" Ok", she picked up her spoon and tested it , and from the look on her face I could see she was satisfied and happy.

" Mom this is my new favorite now. Thank you, Maddie "

" You're welcome " I said, smiling. Suddenly, I started having flashbacks of my childhood. I always loved ice cream, so it made me happy .

" Are you OK ?" I turned and saw Micheal's mom looking at me concerned.

" Yes, yes I am , enjoy " I said and faked a smile .

" She doesn't talk to people the way she talked to you today " Micheal's mom said as I turned to leave.

" Sorry what " I asked?

" Chloe , she seemed really happy talking to you " I turned to look at her, but she was so busy eating her ice cream.

" I'm Michelle , I would love to call you later . What's your number ?" I heard a snort and yes, it came from Micheal. She handed me her phone and I typed my number ina it .

" It's Madison, right?"

" Yes, yes, mam, " i answered quickly.

" I'll call you later " I nodded with a smile and turned to leave .

My shift was finally over , I said goodbye to Mrs Flora and Jake , then started my walk home. I loved today, no sad incidents , I didn't embarrass myself , and no one laughed at me. I was grateful. I got home and noticed the door wasn't locked. I figured my mom was home. I went straight to my room. I was happy and I didn't want to ruin that. When I got to my room I noticed something was off , some of my stuff didn't seem to be the same way I left it. I quickly went behind my bed to check if my savings box was there, but it was open , the money in it was gone ! , all of it I couldn't control the tears from falling down my eyes , I knew it was my mom.