4 A job and a name

it was now noon.we have been so absorbed in the orders.its kind of we are a thing now.she's Elizabeth. I call her Lizzie. she's sixty.she's the owner of this restaurant.there's no other employees. and as she's a very good cooking and we have enough customers.I can hear my stomach roaring.I forgot I didn't eat a thing for a while.

"hi dear,I'm so sorry to have troubled you so much. but its very refreshing to have you here.I hate working alone.but I love cooking too much.that was a tough spot there.thank you for everything.dear.....what's your name...?sorry....I haven't been able to ask even that.its been a hell of a day" I laugh at her monotone.but I began to worry too.what should I tell her?what's my name.I weighed my chances.if I dont tell her something, she's gonna think I'm crazy." hi,I'm Clair.and.....I'm hungry."

" oh....dear.I'm so sorry.I have even forgot you were my customer. come on...let's fill your tummy.we are gonna have a full meal together.. that..is...if you have got time to spare for....I should make it up to you...someway... right"she finished with her kind smile." oh....that will be great.I have got plenty of time here..."I replied making my puppy eyes.

we laughed a lot.she's a very good company. she's a happy widow with a daughter.her daughter is married and settled in Florida. this restaurant have been run by her husband. she want to take it on as long as she's alive.after hearing all that and having a full meal I'm desperately trying to not to hate myself for lying to such a loving lady.

finally,I decided to go with the truth ..mmm....Lizzie.. I'm so sorry. I have lied to you...actually im not Clair.I dont know what my name is...she has been very supportive while I unfolded my odd and tragic story.I looked at her finally after my strangest monotone. she still had a non judgemenal smile on her face.

" its okay kid.I believe you.from what I know ,there are a few people in this world,who try to do some thing for others without expecting a reward.I can see a good heart in you.that's enough for me."I stared at her dumbfounded. I could not still believe that she can believe the story I couldn't believe myself.

" child, so from what I understand. you are in need of a job, a name and a family. okay,so let's make your name ,Clarissa.so I could call you Clair.next,I'm in terrible need of an employee who is decent and good looking and have a very good skill in cookies. as I have tasted your green tea, you are appointed here.then,as I wanted a daughter to have a company you are my adopted daughter now".she winked at me.

I could just gape at her astounded.then I found a rush of energy and gave her a bone cracking bear hug....