Chapter 47

They walked into the little shop and Antonia ordered a mixed half gallon of Buttered Pecan and Pralines and Cream.

Frank looked at her as if she was from another planet.

She said, "What?"

"How long have you been 105 pounds?"

"I believe since I got home from school. I was 102 pounds; however, mom always puts some extra weight on me."

Frank just closed his eyes and shook his head in disbelief. He said to her, "I do not think you will ever see 110."

"Frank, my body mass index (BMI) says for my height, I am perfect."

He looked at her and said, "I am sure you are."

She glared at him, but did not know what to say in return. She looked for the clerk to see if her ice cream was ready. It was and she asked for some spoons, and extra napkins.

Before Frank could ask how much the ice cream was, Antonia paid the bill and started walking towards the door. She stopped just before the e