Part 8. The Coming of Realisation
Bella , her hair was wet
Her body was covered in sweat
From the kitchen the food smelt so sweet
There had been so many people
The atmosphere felt a little strained
Normally customers were boisterous and cheerful
Happy and full of Tom foolery
The drink flowed freely
It had been a really hard day at the restaurant
Bella and Annetter were glad to sit down
Both had been rushed off their feet
Their bodies and legs were aching
Not easy jobs cooking and waitering
Annetter had decided to stand her ground
She felt tired yet strong and sound
Tell Bella about her brother and how she felt
They sat down facing each other
Now’s the time thought Annetter
She sat and stirred her coffee and whisky
She was a little anxious a friendship lost maybe
Will I lose my job, will Bella be happy for me
I have been so happy here and Bella’s lovely
Annetter had grown strong and found her feet
All her friends had been lovely to meet
All these thoughts where going through her mind
Since being at Bella’s life had been so kind
Bella saw Annetter was usually quite
Annette herd Bella say speak from your heart
Bella, I love water giver she said
Annetter looked up and saw Bella wasn’t sad
Bella’ eyes were laughing,
Her eyes had a look of tease
At once Annetter felt at ease.
She had been shown friendships true meaning
How long have you felt this way asked Bella
Ages and ages grinned Annetter
My brother only had one true love, and sorrow
Now he is not even a man just a shadow
He is a good man solid not hollow
Bella looked at Annette and said I love you dearly
She gave Annetter her blessing freely
I have seen the way you look at my brother
I have even speculated about you two together
My brother is a wonderful, gentle man
Evan so he’s sometimes like a lamb
Its been a long time you understand
You will need a good plan
To Annetter’s surprise
Bella had tears in her eyes
Life was coming back into their lives
Once again her brother would have a life
A wonderful feisty little wife
A devious plan was needed
Laughing the ladies conceded
Bella knew a heart to heart with her brother
Get him to notice Annetter
Bella had a good feeling
Once again her brother would start living
Not once had Annetter asked for anything
Annetter planned to try for a date
Surprise him whilst he ate
Wear something a little revealing
The thought of teasing was appealing
Bella thought this was a good idea
Annetter cheeks she noticed had colour
Once a month the towns ladies met
Edith was the host at Bella’s restaurant
On theses nights the menu was set
The ladies knew what this night meant
They could talk freely
There needs and necessities
Each had a different preferential
Edith earnt a small commission on each sale
Edith catered for every single whim
From mudpacks to facial cream
The men didn’t want to be out done
Their night was hosted by Edith’s Jamaican
Bella’s restaurant was the community haven
Next day the mystery lady caught Annetter
Asking have you got time for a natter
They talked deeply for a hour or so
Anetters heart missed a beat or two
Both were smiling as they parted
Annetter felt so elated
Mystery lady told her to live life to the full
Don’t waste another second life is beautiful
She asked herself can one drown in a love pool
She did a hop skip and jump
Fell over and landed on her rump
The mud was wet and seeped through her dress
She didn’t give a dam, she couldn’t care less
It was ladies night the restraunt
Annetter went down for a chat
She liked to be there and participate
Bella told her brother its time for a talk
Lets grab some beer and go for a walk
Watergiver knew his sister was serious
He wondered if something was wrong with the business
They had their favourite spot from childhood
Which remained with them in adulthood
They could see long beyond the town, from where they sat
The silence was broken, with the breaking of a beer cap
Bella looked at her brother with determination
Not one for words she said, its time you started to live again
I say this to you, not just as your older sister but your friend
Watergiver loved and respected his older sister
For most of his life he turned for advice only to her
He had loved and lost a mother, wife and best friend
Watergiver said, I know sis your right
It’s time to step back into the light.
Watergiver told how he felt about Annetter
He hadn’t said anything, he didn’t want to upset her
Watergiver told her Annetter turns him on
I have denied these feelings for so long
Bella was glad her brother could see
Your doomed, love is on the way for thee
I’m not sure how she feels about me
He dared not ever go near her and tell
Often he had thought she is so small and beautiful
She looked at her brother and smiled, laughed
Smiling Bella thought, finally at last
Happiness is just around the corner
For Annetter and my brother its coming together
01/03/2010 Copyright Jonathan Danyali
