BELLYACHE by Crystal Marcos

Author:Crystal Marcos
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: forgiveness, kids, fantasy, life lessons, childrens, chocolate, morals, series, childrens books, childrens fantasy, adventure fantasy, award, award winning, candy, indie author, childrens literature, kids books, roald dahl, honors
Publisher: Crystal Marcos

Bella’s House of Food

The mayor picked up Mrs. Baker, Poke, and Peter. While the car hovered out of the driveway, Peter felt Carol’s burning eyes on him. He knew if he turned to look at the window, she would be there, no doubt sneering and watching him drive away. He dared not look. He shivered from head to toe. He sure was delighted she wouldn’t be joining them for lunch.

Bella’s parking lot was full. “Everyone knows that when there is a full parking lot at a restaurant, it’s got to be good.” Mr. Baker said.

Peter hoped they would be able to find a spot soon. He was stricken with hunger. The mayor drove directly to an open parking space in front of the restaurant door and parked. Lucky spot, Peter thought. Once outside the car, he saw the burger-shaped sign that read, “Reserved for the Mayor.”

When they opened the lime green diamond-shaped doors, Peter was overwhelmed by the fabulous smells: some sweet, some savory. Peter figured the sweet smells were from the Candonites themselves. The entrance was packed full of waiting Candonites. It was impossible to see past them. Great, thought Peter, now I’ll starve to death.

“Not to worry,” Mrs. Baker said to Peter as if she could read his mind.

Within moments the Candonites stepped off to the sides to make a clear path. Peter followed the others in amazement. “It must be another one of the mayor’s perks,” he whispered.

He heard voices saying, “Fine day, mayor.” “Hello, mayor.” “You look lovely today, Mrs. Baker.” A handful of Candonites said hello to Peter, as well, and he was surprised that no one stared at him like he did not belong. If a Candonite was to walk into a restaurant back home, Peter was sure there would be some staring going on, as well as some mouths hanging open, forks falling to the ground, waitresses over-pouring water glasses, and a crazy lady in the corner screaming, “Alien! Alien!” No, the Candonites were not like that. He felt especially comfortable and welcomed.

The restaurant owner, Bella herself, greeted the mayor’s group. She was an older Candonite woman with the smooth curves of a donut. She had a hole in the middle of her stomach you could see right through, multicolored sprinkles and everything.

“Where would you like to be seated today?” Bella asked in a raspy voice. Peter thought she sounded a lot like the lunch lady at school.

Mrs. Baker said, “We will let our guest pick today.” She turned to Peter and then gestured towards the dining area.

Peter’s eyes widened as he scanned the vast dining area. It was truly captivating; he saw what must have been close to three hundred Candonites enjoying their lunch in such an unusual place. He had never seen any restaurant quite like this.

From behind him Poke said, “You get to choose what part of the house you want to dine in. Pretty neat, huh?”

It was more than that; it was super cool! thought Peter.

He saw brilliant signs

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