After

Isaac was now at a reasonable distance from the house

"Well that is the weirdest, most awkward situation I have been in, well might not be number one but it is in top 3, mike would definitely laugh his as* off if I told him about this" Isaac said having a little laugh

Isaac put his hands into his pocket and paused he put his left hand into his left pocket his expression went neutral

He pulled out his bag unzipped it and started searching ever compartment when he was done he slowly zipped it and wore it back.

His face was now pale drained of energy.

"It's gone, my phone it's gone" he muttered with a dull voice.

"I should have just left it at home".

"Well under ordinary circumstances I should be devastated, but luckily my files are all backed up and it's not like I don't have the money to replace it" Isaac said comforting himself…

"wtf are you serious" mike asked with a shock visible in his voice

Isaac nodded confirming the incident

"so you're telling me that the both of you were attacked by some crazy chick"

"And the both of you had to fight off her monster minions" he said in an excited tone

"I know it sound cool and all but trust me it's not something you'd want to be involved in, we only survived cause of our regenerative abilities" Isaac said

"I guess so" mike said nodding in agreement

"I think I called you a few times but no response I thought something bad might have happened"

"Oh about that, I lost my phone" Isaac said in sober tone

"you lost your phone oh, I guess that explains it" mike replied

"so are you up for another race" mike said with a grin on his face attempting to cheer him up

"no sorry dude but am exhausted and don't you remember I promised my grandma I would be home early but as you can see am already late"

"I guess next time then" mike said dropping the game pad

He escorted Isaac to the door "tomorrow then"…

Isaac walked back home, he tried unlocking the door but it was locked

*knock*knock*knock*

"Am coming" a partially frail feminine voice said

Footsteps could be heard approaching the door

"who is it" the voice said

"it's me grandma" Isaac replied

The rattling of locks could be heard followed by a click then the door open to reveal a woman in her late seventies she had a few strands of white her and a few wrinkles were visible on her face.

"Welcome home" she said, walking back into the kitchen

Isaac locked the door behind him, going for the step when he was intercepted by Mary "so how was it" she asked

"How was what?" Isaac asked

"The sleepover" she replied with a sarcastic tone

"Oh it was okay we played games, slept and stuff" Isaac said confidently as Mary stared at him strangely

So I'll be heading up now Isaac said breaking away

"Just so you know dinner will be ready soon" she said turning back to the kitchen.

"Okay I'll be down soon" Isaac replied quickly alighting the stair he was in and out of his room, freshened up and a change of clothes.

Isaac was coming down the stairs when he picked up a spicy sweet aromatic scent, taking a deep breath in "Ahhh" Isaac exclaimed as he exhaled "yam porridge smell delicious"

Isaac followed the scent arriving at the dining area

"Oh I was just about to come get you" Mary said on sighting Isaac, she dropped a bowl on the table amongst other plates already set down.

Isaac sat down opposite Mary where a covered plate and other eating utensils had been placed.

Isaac reached out his hand to uncover the plate but his hand was smacked by a ladle.

'Ouch' Isaac exclaimed "what was that for".

"What the first thing we do before eating" Mary said bringing both her arms together with her fingers interlaced which Isaac did.

"well go on" she said "you do the honors today".

'Erherherm' Isaac cleared his throat

"Thank you Lord for providing us our daily bread"

"Amen" they both said

"well it wasn't a grand prayer but I guess it's okay" Mary said

Isaac proceeded to uncovering the plate in front of him exposing the juicy mouth watering content.

Isaac wasted no time in digging into the dish, it was at this moment he realized he hadn't eaten since yesterday, it had hit him like a wave of water, ke kept taking one spoon after another shortening the intervals between each spoon.

"Isaac could you slow down the food ain't running away" Mary said noticing this act.

"Oh sorry, it's just so good" Isaac replied.

"Indeed it is good but take it easy" she said.

Isaac pulling himself together managed to slightly slow down his pace

In a few minutes Isaac had cleared out his plate with the floor of the plate fully visible while Mary had only eaten half of her meal.

"Can I have seconds" Isaac asked

"Yeah sure" Mary answered using the ladle she uncovered the bowl she had earlier kept and from it she filled Isaac's plate to the brim.

"So between this and the porridge from yesterday which is better" she asked out of the blue

"Porridge, yesterday" Isaac said with a puzzled face

"Yes the one I dished in the flask" she said

'Porridge flask oh shit I have no idea about that' Isaac pondered

"Oh, it was okay but I think this one takes the cup" Isaac replied naturally

"That's wonderful to hear I put a lot of effort in preparing this" she replied

'He didn't even open the flask, what did he do with it, such a blunt liar like his mom' she thought subconsciously face palming herself

Slowly but gradually Isaac engulfed the porridge while mary was still on her first plate.

"Thanks for the food" Isaac said as he stood up he went straight towards the kitchen and washed his plate in a jiffy to avoid another plate spank incident.

Heading back out Isaac dropped by to the dining

"I'll be heading up to sleep goodnight"

"Oh you're going to bed so early" she said a bit surprised "hmm I guess you must be pretty e-x-h-a-u-s-t-e-d" she said stretching the exhausted

"Well yeah I am" Isaac replied feeling a hint of strangeness from the conversation

"Oh well good night" she replied.