Chapter 10

The cloying smell of freshly baked cookies, hamburger and fries engulfed Emma as a hug, assailing her nostrils in a pleasant way as Melvina and she stepped into the eatery. Her stomach grumbled in approval, as she breathed in the wholesome smell in relish. She couldn’t wait to eat.

“Let’s go.” Melvina said, holding her hand, and whisking her to one of the tables.

“Here, sit” She said, as they got to the first table closer to the window.

Emma sat down excitedly, while rubbing her hands together. The cafeteria seemed to be cold, an odd opposition to the weather outside.

“What will you have?” Melvina asked her, smiling.

Looking up to list off the things she wanted to eat at the moment, Emma noticed the stares again. This time, it was more intense; and it annoyed her greatly. She wasn’t a freak for fudge’s sake.

“What the hell is wrong with your county, Miss?” She asked, provoked already.

Melvina was taken aback, for a moment she couldn’t unders