Chapter 57 - Coke vs. vegetables (1/2)
”Eeh!” Adrien hesitated and raised his little hands to his mouth before asking puzzled. ”What's a deal?” He stared at Alec with big eyes.
”A deal is when we two make a trade.”
”A trade?” Adrien flash with his big eyes, causing the small child's eyebrows to scrunch up.
”Adrien, you can drink cola today, but you have to eat your vegetables.” Alexandre calmly explained to the toddler.
”Hahhhh!? Don't wonna.” Adrien complained, peering curiously at Alexandre. Before he pouting stared at Lily.
Adrien's puppy eyes immediately hit Lily in the heart, but shortly before she could agree she was interrupted by the smiling Alexandre. ”I thought we should practice saying no?” He asked innocently. She immediately remembered her words at breakfast.
Guilty, she looked away. It was so hard not to spoil Adrien, Lily noted bitterly.
”Lily?” The toddler cried with his tearful voice.
”Yes?” Lily bit her lips.
”Lily can I drink a Coke?” His eyes were glassy as he tilted his little head to the side innocently. Lily stared at the little guy. Her instinct told her to order him as much Coke as he wanted. But her mind said that she should stay on Alexandre's side.
”Addy, vegetables should also be eaten. They are healthy, nutritious and tasty. If you eat vegetables, you'll be big and strong.”
The little guy puffed up his cheeks and then reluctantly nodded at Alexandre.
After that Alexandre ordered a plate of grilled vegetables, antipasta, beef steaks and various kinds of pasta dishes.
Adrien's eyes began to glow when the drinks were first carried in and a brown drink was placed in front of him. Greedily he reached for the glass and took two large sips. It was sweet, but at the same time a little sour and very refreshing. His maman had always forbidden him to drink Coke, but his dad had always secretly given him a sip. He was very happy that he was allowed to drink coke again.
When the dishes were carried into the room on plates and Adrien saw the vegetables, he felt the first signs of distress.